Hearing that Tobias had returned to the Cadens’ household, Maxine hurriedly headed back. James followed close behind.

Soon, they arrived.

Many high-ranking members of the household gathered in the foyer of the Cadens’ residence. Tobias was sitting in the lead, a place reserved for the family head.

In the foyer, a crippled elderly man sat in a wheelchair. He was Lorenzo Caden, son of Bennett and father of Tobias and Thomas. Apart from Thea, it was only with his assistance that Maxine managed to secure her position as the family head.

Silence filled the foyer.

“What’s going on?”

A voice came from outside. Then, Maxine walked in with James following close behind.

Upon entering the foyer, Maxine saw Tobias, who was sitting in her seat. At that moment, her eyes turned cloudy. It was Tobias who took her in and nurtured her into the person she was today.

“T-Tobias…”

After momentarily freezing, Maxine’s face darkened, and she said coldly, “You traitor! Why have you returned? That’s