Aghia's heart skipped a beat.

She knew deep down that Xie Jie would never let her off so easily. He was merely using this opportunity to play dumb and steer the conversation. Her fingertips involuntarily tightened, and she raised her gaze to meet Xie Jie's, her eyes shimmering.

Xie Jie, too, was looking down at her with a smile on his lips, but his eyes betrayed a coldness within.

"Sure," Xie Jie's finger landed on Aghia's nape, as if he favored this ...