James never expected Maxine to make such an outrageous request.

Maxine stopped at the door and turned to look at James who was frozen in shock as she said, “To be honest, I’d prefer Thea out of the picture.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned and walked away.

After she left, Cynthia looked at James and asked, “James, what is Maxine trying to do?”

James took out a cigarette and lit it.

He took a long drag and shook his head, saying, “I have no idea what’s on her mind.”

James could not figure out what Maxine was thinking.

It made sense for Maxine to ask James to marry her.

However, it was strange that she was also trying to drag Tiara and Cynthia into it.

Cynthia looked at Tiara sitting beside them and reprimanded her. “What’re you thinking, Tiara?! Why are you trying to provoke Maxine? Asking James to marry three women at once is outrageous.”

“I, I…”

Tiara’s pretty face immediately turned red.

She was not thinking clearly back then and agreed as soon as Maxine pro