In an instant, the scattered crowd by the poolside sensed that something unusual was happening. They quickly gathered, and even Liora, who stood at a distance, seemed a bit unsettled. However, her unease appeared more like a mischievous prelude to incitement.

"What's going on? Aren’t you being too arrogant? You just got wet, that’s all! Does it really warrant such a commotion? It's unnecessary to make such a big fuss." She walked over, looking at me from a distance.

"Chloe, even in moments of