Chapter 1801

“You’re overthinking things.”

“You don’t understand. Maxine’s a cunning and shrewd woman. Be on your guard, and never ever meet with her without my permission. I don’t want you falling into her trap.”

“Am I that dumb to you?” James scratched his nose

“In any case, I don’t think you stand a chance against her when it comes to mind games,” Thea said matter-of-factly.

She knew what kind of person Maxine was. Back then, during her time at the Cadens, she resorted to underhanded tactics to secure her position as the family head. Then, she resorted to the same tricks when she helped James establish New Era Commerce. She cajoled and pressured the Lees and the Sullivans into siding with them.

Fine, fine. I know my limits.”

“What? Are you annoyed now?”

“Of course not, Darling James hurriedly explained, “I will obey your command and stay far away from Maxine. I promise I’ll never have any sort of relationship with her whatsoever.”

“That’s more like it.” Thea smiled.

life in the village. He paid no heed to the Hansels and simply left everything to Callan. Once Favion’s condition stabilized three days later, the

later, James was cultivating in the courtyard when he heard a knock on

what he was doing and headed to the gates

man covered in blood stood outside. He was around twenty-five years old and

was David Callahan.

What on earth happened to

hurriedly supported him.

about to be annihilated. You have to

“We’ll talk inside.”

walked into the courtyard with

“What’s wrong. Darling?”

that moment, Thea walked towards them.

she saw David who was covered in blood, she hurried over to him and asked, “What’s wrong? What

David

tell me what happened exactly!” Thea said

has happened”

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