When his cool fingers brushed against her skin, a fire ignited every nerve in Tang Shi’s body. What followed was a blur, unfolding faster than thought, a situation spiraling beyond her control. Fu Muzhong’s free hand clenched into a fist at his side. He lifted Tang Shi and lowered her into the bathtub. The shock of the icy water against her skin jolted her back to a fleeting moment of clarity. But