"Caspian, are you making fun of me?" Ivy asked.

"Of course not. This is the first time I've seen so many women interested in Lucas. It's exciting!" Caspian said.

Ivy fell silent.

Caspian elbowed Lucas and said, "You are in luck this year! Feeling troubled?"

Lucas glared at him. "You're overthinking this! Is romance all you think about?"

Caspian flinched. "I'll just keep quiet and watch the drama unfold."

Ivy picked up the jug and poured herself a glass of water.

Caspian immediately handed her his glass. "I want water, too."

Ivy poured him a glass and turned to Lucas. "Do you want water?"

Lucas simply handed her his glass without a word.

As Ivy finished pouring him a glass of water, Missy arrived alone.

Caspian promptly smiled and asked, "Ms. Feake, where's your companion?"

Missy replied, "He's resting at the hotel. I didn't ask him to come."

"Oh! Then I'll have the waiter bring the dishes out now." With that, Caspian signaled the waiter to start serving them.