I hope you don’t regret what you just said

"Yes, of course. I've got my coffee. And I got my little kitten back. Let's go, Trainee. Time for you to bathe in my wisdom and guidance again."

Jonathan deadpanned and glanced at William.

"Haha. He wouldn't save you," Dean laughed, noticing Jonathan's subtle reaction. "Director William has other places to be right now."

His playful gaze then landed on William again. "Director, someone is calling for you."

"Someone is calling for me? Hah! Director Dean, who do you think dares summon me this early in the morning?" William scoffed. "Unless, of course, Zoren has returned from his trip. Aside from him, who would be bold enough to call me at their convenience?"

Dean just laughed, his mouth stretching from ear to ear until his eyes were mere slits. His expression alone was enough to make anyone suspicious—like he had just picked up a dangerous weapon he could wave around recklessly.