In an instant, everyone in the courtyard turned deathly pale. Every pair of terrified eyes shifted toward the ornamental pool behind them.
The water was calm. Its still, emerald surface was eerily silent.
Lydia followed everyone's gaze. The moment she looked at the pool, her expression changed dramatically.
There were streaks of fresh blood on the wooden deck beside the water.
Her voice instantly turned icy. "What happened here?"
Not a single person dared to answer. The entire courtyard fell into dead silence.
"Ms. Ross! Please save Violet!"
A sobbing scream suddenly shattered the silence. Nina rushed out of the crowd with red, swollen eyes. Pointing frantically at the pool, she broke down.
"They pushed Violet into the pool! Ms. Ross, please! Save her!"
The entire crowd erupted.
