Writer's POV
Elara's eyes lit up with recognition as she took in Amelia's nearly naked form. A slow, calculated smile spread across her face.
"Amelia!" she exclaimed, her voice dripping with fake sweetness. "I didn't expect to see you here. You look... well, you certainly know how to make an entrance."
Amelia tilted her head slightly, her expression unreadable as she looked Elara up and down with deliberate slowness. The crowd around them seemed to hold its collective breath, sensing something was about to happen.
"Thank you," Amelia replied smoothly. "I have to say, that's quite an outfit you're wearing. Very... fashionable."
Elara practically glowed at what she interpreted as a compliment, her confidence surging. She did a little turn, showing off her designer bikini, clearly feeli
