Then, realization dawned on her. She asked, “A-Are you thinking of revealing the secret of the painting to grandpa in exchange for protection?”

“Yes.” James nodded.

He was now caught in a crossfire. Only Tobias could save him. However, Tobias would only willingly do so if James gave him the secret of the painting.

“Alright.” Maxine did not say much.

Then, James put the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge and the ancient scroll into the box.

Maxine pushed James’ wheelchair, and they bot