Chapter 168

"But all I ask is for them to be released," Serenity hastily argued. "This is no trouble for you. It can be done after a short phone call from you."

"It might be something I can do with a short phone call, but... what, then?"

He looked at her with complete nonchalance, which was in stark contrast with her anxiety.

Her hands, which had been hanging limply by her side, now clenched tightly. She took a deep breath and braved his gaze before telling him, "What do you want me to do to get them released?"

His eyes darkened slightly, and he put down his pen and stood up before slowly walking up to Serenity. He gently took her hand and said, "Your hand is pretty cold, Sis."

Her whole body stiffened. Compared to his hands, hers were indeed icy cold.

He lowered his head and took both of her hands into his own before gently massaging them, giving them warmth. He did this so effortlessly that it seemed like he had done it countless times before, and his touch was also very gentle and cautio