Although James did not know Bennett’s strength, he knew he was strong.

He put his thoughts aside for now.

Thea asked, “What do you plan to do now, Darling? The Mount Thunder Conference is just around the corner. Do you plan to use this opportunity to enter closed-door meditation or do you wish to proceed with your plan of executing Mr. Gabriel?”

“Let’s not rush things…” Maxine said.

“Huh?”

James and Thea looked at her.

Maxine was deep in contemplation. “I’ve been thinking… I think Mr.