Before Maxine boarded the plane, she called Thea and narrated the chain of events.

She told her the whole truth─ starting from James going to Mount White, and how Madelyn framed her for something she did not do.

Upon hearing this, Thea’s face darkened.

“I’m at the departure lounge and will soon head to Cansington. Once I arrive, we can discuss how best to save James.”

“Got it.”

Thea hung up the phone. Then, she sat on the ground and contemplated.

She had heard from the Blithe King th