Chapter 1052
Maxine followed closely behind James.
After the two left, Tobias walked out of the Cadens’ mansion.He stood at the gates watching the figures of James and Maxine
gradually disappear from his view.His wrinkled face gradually darkened as he murmured, "When did this kid’s energy get so
strong? Even if he had opened his Governor Vessel, Conception Vessel, and Eight Extraordinary Meridians, it's impossible for
his True Energy to have gained this amount of power in such a short time."
Tobias was confused and could not come up with a plausible explanation for James’ newfound strength.
This left him increasingly anxious and restless.
After leaving the Cadens’ mansion, James and Maxine found a secluded place to rest for a while.
James sat in the lotus position and circulated his True Energy to quell the Blood Energy in his body.
While healing his injury, he asked with his eyes still closed, "Did anything happen in the outside world in the time I stayed with
the Grand Patriarch?"
"Nothing significant has happened.Ah, wait! Quincy called from Cansington, saying she was overwhelmed and needed your
advice.Since you were practicing in the backyard, I didn’t think bother you about it."
"What's the situation in Cansington?"
"Madelyn has been acting quickly.Within a month, they launched countless new drugs and promptly seized the domestic
pharmaceutical market.They’ve also signed contracts with hospitals across the country and become the primary drug supplier for
major hospitals.Meanwhile, Messiah is on the brink of bankruptcy.Apart from recruiting some smaller families and businesses,
there hasn’t been much development on that front."
Maxine briefly explained the recent development in Cansington.
"We're not in a rush.Our target is Mr.Gabriel.We must eliminate the ones closest to him first before moving onto the main
event.Madelyn will be our first target,"иσνєℓєвσσк.¢σмJames said calmly.
"Um...By the way..."
Maxine suddenly recalled something and said hesitantly, "While you were practicing the Thirteen Heavenly Swords, Tiara got
engaged, but..."
James glanced at Maxine.
"But what?"
Maxine spoke haltingly, "I wanted to ask for your opinion but didn’t want to interrupt you since you were busy practicing the
Thirteen Heavenly Swords technique.I took matters into my own hand and ruined her engagement ceremony."
"Huh?"
James’ posture crumbled as he turned to Maxine in shock.
Maxine twirled a lock of her own hair and smiled.
"Although you and Thea have reconciled, I was worried you might regret it.So, I disguised myself as you and snatched Tiara
away from her engagement ceremony.Then, I sent her back to Cansington."
James had a hard time trying to come up with a coherent response to Maxine’s rash actions.
Maxine was creating conflicts for no good reason.However, he could not entirely disapprove of Maxine’s actions.He was still
unsure of his feelings for Tiara.
"You don’t need to do this anymore...But thanks."
Maxine pouted and smiled.
"Thea is a decent woman, but Tiara is also a good girl.She looks soft but is surprisingly determined.She’s been waiting for you to
give her an answer all this while.Yet, you’ve never said anything.I took the liberty of telling her that you'll bring her to live in
seclusion in the countryside after sorting out all the troublesome things.She was ecstatic and even said she didn’t care that you
were with Thea.She’s happy just being able to stay by your side."
Maxine spoke as if what she did was a trivial matter.
James pinched his temples and said in a resigned tone, "Are you trying to make things difficult for me?"
"That’s because you've grown up in the mundane world.In the ancient martial art world, it’s completely normal for a strong man to
have several wives."
"Is that so?"
James was at a loss for words.
"Of course."
"The strong dictate the rules of society.If you really desire it, it’s not a big deal if you want Thea, Quincy, or all of them by your
side.You’re not only strong but you're also a hero.You’re destined to have more than one woman at your side."
Hearing this made James even more speechless.He never thought about it that way.
Throughout his whole life, he wanted to spend it with only one person.
A person’s heart had only enough space for one person.
How could he marry them all? The idea itself was extremely unthinkable.