The kiss was brief, fast, yet electric. Riise's body went rigid in an instant. He stood there, clearly caught off guard. "You..." His eyes widened in shock. I shrugged nonchalantly. "Isn't this the answer you were looking for?" "That's not what I meant!" A deep blush crept across Riise's face, his usual cool demeanor replaced by a surprisingly bashful expression. I was surprised to see such a stark contrast between his cold look and his current shy demeanor. I locked eyes with him. "I don't care what you meant. I just want to know one thing. Can you sell me the serum? No matter the cost, this is crucial to me." Riise fell silent, scanning me up and down. After a long pause, his expression grew serious. He shook his head and replied, "I'm sorry, but it's a matter of principle. I can

