“You’re overthinking things.”

“You don’t understand. Maxine’s a cunning and shrewd woman. Be on your guard, and never ever meet with her without my permission. I don’t want you falling into her trap.”

“Am I that dumb to you?” James scratched his nose.

“In any case, I don’t think you stand a chance against her when it comes to mind games,” Thea said matter-of-factly.

She knew what kind of person Maxine was. Back then, during her time at the Cadens, she resorted to underhanded tactics to s