James did not believe Bryce's nonsense.

He stood aside and gestured for the Blithes to go on. “Go ahead.”

The people from the Blithes did not leave because Donovan did not move.

Donovan had doubts in his heart.

He was unsure of James' relationship with the old man that defeated him in Mount Littleroot.

“I have a question for you, James. What’s your relationship with the old man who defeated me in Mount Littleroot that day?”

James smiled lightly and avoided his question. “What’s wrong? You