However, in the next second, she was stunned to feel his arm wrap around her waist, pulling her forward. When she came to her senses, Maxine found herself pressed against the impostor. She couldn't help but tense up and panic.

As she attempted to break free from the impostor's grip, he said, "Thea is gone now, Maxine. You're the one I trust the most. We must work together, turn the tide, expose the conspiracy, and save the Greater Realms."

Hearing James' words, Maxine felt weak all over, her pretty face flushing. She had been suppressing her feelings for James because of Thea. Now that Thea was gone, her feelings for him could finally be reciprocated.

Maxine's heart raced as she felt his breath caress her face. She summoned the courage to look into his eyes.

In that moment, everything seemed frozen, and they were the only two people in the world. Their mutual feelings surged like an uncontrollable torrent.

Gazing at him affectionately, Maxine pursed her lips. Suddenly, the imposto