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!

was

Maxine, however, remained silent.

created for the Cadens. Why did you fool around with James when you were about to marry into the Blithe family? Do you know that we’re

laughingstock of the world?”

you doing?” A rebuke

walked over to

the man respectfully. “Dad,

coldly, “What are you standing there for?

head lowered, Maxine

did

wistful look on her face. Although she was of low status in the family, this

able to return after leaving this

returning alive

the Cadens’ courtyard, she left and headed straight to the

bought a plane

not

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