The rough tobacco scent hit her face, different from Joshua Sulliven's coolness, lacking a bit of elegance and delicacy, but with an extra touch of manly toughness.
Max Sully held Keira Leaf tightly, exerting force as if he wanted to etch her warmth in his heart. His eyes slowly fell, hiding the complexity within them.
"Max… Sully, you…" Keira Leaf stiffened her body, immediately trying to push away the man in front of her.
Detecting Keira Leaf's actions, Max Sully let go first, gently rubbing her head, saying, "Take care of yourself."
Because the embrace was sudden and somewhat odd, Keira Leaf momentarily didn't know what to say. All she could do was nod lightly, saying, "You too."
"I've checked the mobile phone; there's nothing unusual." Max Sully handed the phone to Keira Leaf but quickly noticed the necklace on her neck was missing.
