In literary works, the word "intrigued" functions on two key levels. On one hand, it describes an almost passive yet compelling attraction—whether it’s the way a jeweler’s glass front captures a character’s attention [1], the covert allure of an obscure quality that fascinates a novelist [2], or even the puzzling charm of an otherwise mundane object [3, 4]. On the other, “intrigued” conveys a more active sense of scheming and maneuvering in political or social arenas, as seen when covert plots and manipulations emerge in power struggles [5, 6, 7, 8]. This dual usage enables authors to richly portray both the captivating appeal of everyday encounters and the shadowy intricacies of ambitious conspiracies.