Chapter 988

On the outside, she had infinite glory. However, in reality, she had no status in the family and was simply a tool to be used.

James asked, “Then, what should we do now?”

Maxine sighed. “I’m afraid Grandpa sent me to protect you because he knew you didn’t fully trust the Cadens. He wanted to use me to make you feel welcomed among the Cadens. That’s why he allowed me to come hoping that something would happen between us. At the same time, he’ll stay in contact with the Blithes. Even if Madelyn spreads the pictures, he’ll still try to make the marriage happen. And, if it doesn’t happen, he’ll think of something to cause a grievance between the Blithes and Mr. Gabriel.”

James listened carefully.

Although these were just Maxine’s guesses, they made complete sense.

“Don't worry. I’ll take things one step at a time.” Maxine hugged her knees and propped her chin on them, speaking softly.

After thinking for a while, she felt that her situation was not too bad.

At least she was still valuable to Tobias. He would not give up on her so soon.

looked up at James and said, “If I have to choose between the

Maxine’s sudden

James returned to his senses and said, “Don’t joke around. You know my situation. I already have a complicated relationship

“Haha,” Maxine chuckled.

matter

that she was not from the Cadens and was adopted. However, he swallowed

do you practice? Your

in a pair. Together, they can make one’s body turn bronze

still a

in strength between ranks. Even though you’re

no one will be able to stand against

hard.” James shook

be challenging to master the techniques thoroughly. It might

mend them for you. We’ll leave at dawn.” James removed a

with

James immediately turned around.

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