Chapter 138

"If it were just some random rock, do you really think people would care that much?" Alexander placed the stone gently in Elizabeth's hand. Instantly, a wave of warmth flooded through her palm and spread all over her body. She stared at the stone, amazed. So this was the famous "warm stone" that could ease cold poison. It looked so ordinary—if it were mixed in with other stones, no one would even spot it. But its power? Way beyond anything she'd imagined. No wonder Alexander had been able to keep the cold poison under control for so long—this stone must've been the reason. "I went overseas just for this. That damn poison got into me during a run-in with that organization. Until I can find an actual cure, this stone's the only thing keeping me steady. Never thought I'd run into you, though." Alexander's eyes lit up with a touch of pride. Without Elizabeth in the picture, he figured he'd still be suffering, no end in sight. Word is, the "warm stone" could neutralize any toxin. But what p