Chapter 1000

Maxine nibbled her lips.

She wanted Tobias to save James. However, she did not dare voice her opinion. After all, Tobias was adamant about not compromising as it would mean forsaking the prestige of the family.

Having been provoked by the Blithes, Tobias had now decided to make an enemy of them. His entering into a closed-door meditation was a sign of that. He planned to make a move against the Blithes at the martial art conference.

Maxine sat in the courtyard alone. After some time, she got up and left.

“Hold it right there.”

Before she could leave, Bobby and a few youngsters from the Cadens walked over to her and blocked her path.

Maxine lowered her head and said, “Bobby...”

“Shut your damn mouth.” Bobby’s face darkened. Then, he grabbed her by the hair and slapped her across the face.

Smack!

sound was clear and

Maxine, however, remained silent.

around with James when you were about to marry into the Blithe family? Do you know

laughingstock of the world?”

are you doing?” A

walked

released his grip and greeted the man respectfully.

glanced at Maxine and said coldly, “What are you standing there for?

lowered, Maxine

did she breathe a sigh

look at the courtyard with a wistful look on her face. Although she was of low status in the

afraid I won’t be able to return after

knew that her chances of returning alive

the Cadens’ courtyard, she

she bought

not act

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