The dim lights of the villa flickered as RoughCoin stepped inside, his confident stride catching Max's attention immediately.
Max was perched on the plush couch with a drink in hand, waiting for his boss's return. And he couldn’t hide his excitement when he saw him.
"How did it go, boss?” Max asked, his tone animated. With his eyes gleaming with curiosity.
RoughCoin just smirked as he casually loosened his tie.
“Calm down, Max. Why are you acting like a giddy schoolgirl?” His voice was teasing. But beneath the surface, his mind replayed every moment he had spent with Ava.
Her fear, her defiance, and, of course, the kiss he stole.
"Hey, this is a big deal!” Max stood up, crossing the room to clasp his best friend's shoulder in a brotherly hug.
"It is not every day my bro talks to
