Elli had witnessed Nine and Kyle's interactions before, and from Nine's boasting, she knew their relationship was quite close. There was no way she would believe that the Kyle she knew would respond like that upon hearing that his closest friend was missing.
She wanted to voice her doubts, but the words got stuck in her throat when Kyle grabbed the edge of his hoodie and lowered it from his head. Immediately, his long shoulder-length hair, which was neatly tied up, cascaded down to cover his neck.
He cleared his throat and gazed at the two women seated opposite him at the round table with a beautiful yet insincere smile. His face which had turned even more attractive from using the encasing ice skill on his entire body countless times over the years to heal his injuries, combined with that brief smile that lasted only a few seconds, immediately captivated both of the women across from him.
