Chapter 880

Then, realization dawned on her. She asked, “A-Areyou thinking of revealing the secret of the painting to grandpa in exchange for protection?”

“Yes.” James nodded.

He was now caught in a crossfire. Only Tobias could save him. However, Tobias would only willingly do so if James gave him the secret of the painting.

“Alright.” Maxine did not say much.

Then, James put the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge and the ancient scroll into the box.

Maxine pushed James’ wheelchair, and they both left the basement to find Tobias.

In the library of the Cadens’ courtyard...

Tobias was reading a book.

Knock! Knock!

Knocks came from the other side of the door.

“Grandpa, James would like to see you.”

out of the room. James was sitting in a wheelchair, while Maxine

Tobias asked, “What’s the

discovered the secret of the Moonlit

“What?” Tobias exclaimed.

up on his face, and he asked, “Is that

reveal it to you, but I have one

worked up that his facial muscles were

on Cliffside’s Edge for thousands of years. The family had undergone many trials and tribulations because of this painting. Blood was shed. Brothers turned against each

James had

I’ll do anything to the best of

after my life. The Cadens are the only ones who can protect me. If

“I promise.”

not hesitate at

secret behind the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s

you, but I’ll even allow you free and unrestricted access to the Cadens’ library. It has a vast collection of the martial art skills of the Cadens from

you from external danger, but I can’t do anything about your

have a way of treating my injuries. However, how can I trust you? What if you go back on your promise after I give you the secret of

worry. I’m a man of my word. Besides, you’re a Caden, after all. I won’t allow outsiders to walk all over you as they

in, “Grandpa has never reneged on

James nodded slightly.

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