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.

and carefree life in the village. He paid no heed to the Hansels and simply left

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

headed to the gates

was around twenty-five years old and covered in bruises and cuts all

David

earth happened to you?”

hurriedly supported

you… The Callahans are about to be annihilated.

“We’ll talk inside.”

the courtyard with

“What’s wrong. Darling?”

Thea walked

she hurried over to him and asked, “What’s wrong? What

seeing Thea, David burst into tears.

me what happened exactly!” Thea

has

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