The woman turned around—a young lady with a good figure and a striking appearance.

　　She first cast a cold glance at me, her expression indifferent, but when she looked down and saw the tear in her dress, her eyes widened in fury.

　　"Did you do that on purpose?!" she shouted, her voice shrill. "You stepped on my dress and ruined it!"

　　Her loud outburst immediately drew attention, and the surrounding guests all turned to look at us.

　　I cursed ...