Ethan's POV
"Look," I said, my voice a little sharper than I intended. "I don't know what your deal is, but I can assure you, I run in plenty of high-class circles."
Lucy raised an eyebrow, looking almost amused. "Is that so? And yet, here you are, desperately trying to impress a stranger at your own party."
I felt my face flush. "I'm not trying to impress anyone. I'm just being a good host."
"A good host?" She laughed, but it wasn't the melodious sound I'd heard earlier. This was more like icicles breaking. "A good host wouldn't need to point out how luxurious everything is. It would simply be understood."
I opened my mouth to retort, but she cut me off with a wave.
"Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I see someone worth talking to."
And with that, she glided away, leaving me standi
