Stanley Batton snapped his phone shut and focused on marinating the steak.

On the other hand, Sebastian Brenand and the guys continued teasing Stanley in the group for quite some time before they gradually calmed themselves down and discussed their gathering later in the evening.

***

In the blink of an eye, the twilight faded to darkness and it was already night-time.

Xyla Quest, who had finished her dinner, returned to her room.

After putting on light makeup, she headed to the cloakroom