Pei Cheng walked to the door and closed it behind him.
He fished a pack of cigarettes from his trouser pocket, extracted one with his slender fingers, and hung it casually between his lips.
A flame flickered in the darkness, igniting the cigarette. The scarlet ember glowed and dimmed against his lips. He drew a deep breath, his cheeks slightly hollowed. Amidst the swirling smoke, his profile looked exceptionally cold and stern in the dim light.
Chapter 24