[Bonus chapter]Clear as day

"But that advice came a little late. I felt a little playful the other day and thought I should tease my dearest cousin for a bit."

Silence instantly dropped and set in the dining hall, eyes wide on Dominic. Even Axel had deep lines between his brows, looking at the calm Dominic with equal surprise and bafflement. The only people who didn't carry the same curiosity were Old Madam Zhu and Lionel Zhu. 

"Hah..." Silas let out a dry laugh before feeling his phone vibrate in his suit pocket. Taking out his phone to answer the call, his expression slowly turned cold as he gazed at Dominic's side profile. 

"It's alright. Save anything you can for tonight," said Silas calmly. "I'll be there later."

Silas stayed on the phone as he listened to the person on the other end of the line, letting out a chuckle while staring at Dominic's side profile. "I see. So you can't save anything, huh? That's alright."