Isabella organized the pool party the way she organized everything — with absolute authority and zero consultation.
"The villa has a pool," she announced at breakfast. "The pool has not been used to its full potential. This is a waste of resources. I'm correcting it."
"The pool was used yesterday," Elena said.
"Paddling is not using. Paddling is survival. I'm talking about an event. DJ. Catered food. Drinks. Swimsuits." She looked around the table. "Everyone. Mandatory. Two PM."
"Since when are pool parties mandatory?" Victoria asked.
"Since I decided they were. If you have a problem, take it up with management."
"You are not management."
"I controlled the European Central Bank. I am management everywhere."
[Ding!]
[Host Stress Level: 52%. Rising.]
[Notice: First Queen has declared a mandatory aquatic social event. The System notes that 'mandatory' and 'vacation' are contradictory terms.]
