Thomas arrived at the Cadens’ mansion with Thea.

When Maxine saw them, her face went as white as a sheet.

The two of them approached the mansion at a steady pace.

Soon, they appeared at the mansion’s gates.

Maxine was slightly nervous but still walked forward and greeted them with a forced smile, “Granduncle. Thea. What brings you here?”

Thomas glanced at Maxine.

Maxine’s heartbeat hastened as soon as she met his eyes.

She pretended to be ignorant and asked with a smile, “Granduncle, Thea, why are you two back in the Capital as well? Also, what happened at Mount Thunder Sect, Thea? Why were you emitting such awful energy ?”

“I…”

Thea lowered her head and parted her lips to speak but could not bring herself to say anything.

Thomas did not question Maxine about how she led him astray and asked bluntly, “Is James in the Cadens’ mansion right now?”

Maxine nodded and replied, “Ah, yeah. James undergoing treatment in the backyard.”

Thomas raised his head and looked at the plaque