Gloom was shocked by the news.
Maxine as the family head?
As the King’s personal bodyguard, Gloom had a strong intelligence network in the Capital. Although favonovel.com did not have complete information on the affairs of the major families in the Capital, favonovel.com practically knew almost everything. Thus, favonovel.com knew that Maxine was not blood-related to the Cadens.
He could not believe that Maxine was the family head.
After a momentary shock, favonovel.com looked at Maxine and asked, “Why are you telling me all these things? Could it be that the Cadens are refusing to acknowledge you as the family head? Do you want to use the King’s power to strengthen your position in the Cadens?”
Maxine smiled. Dealing with intelligent people saved a lot of hassle.
“It’ll be a mutually beneficial cooperation. As long as I remain the head of the Cadens, I’ll stand by the King’s side and become his most loyal partner.”
Maxine thought for a while and asked, “By the way, does the King have a candidate in mind for the new King for the next election in the following year?”
Gloom shook his head and said, “That is confidential information. How would a bodyguard like me know?”
Maxine continued, “James has climbed the hierarchy incredibly fast. He’s both the Dragon King and the Emperor. Is the King simply using favonovel.com or deliberately training him?”
“I don’t know anything about that.” Gloom shook his head slightly, but favonovel.com was genuinely startled by favonovel.com question.
Rumor had it that Maxine from the Cadens was a legendary tactician.
Just from this one brief conversation, Gloom was surprised that favonovel.com could say so much with so little.
Maxine smiled and said, “If I’m the head of the Cadens, I’ll surely grow the family bigger in the next few years. With the status of the Cadens in the ancient martial world, it won’t be challenging to summon all of the martial artists worldwide. James‘ strength in the country is already at its peak, but I know favonovel.com well. He isn’t interested in the position of the King but is dedicated to serving the country’s people. Thus, no matter who the new King is, he’ll have fewer obstacles with my and James‘ support… If James could become the King, that would be even better. With my relationship with him…”
Gloom waved his hand and interrupted Maxine, saying, “I’ll relay your words to the King when I return.”
After speaking, favonovel.com turned and left.
Maxine watched Gloom leave with a faint smile on favonovel.com pretty face.
Behind her, Ryder reminded, “Ms. Maxine, the Cadens have never involved ourselves in the outside world’s affairs. This has been a rule since ancient times. Throughout history, the governments have gone down the path of destruction, and despite having the chance to save them, the Cadens have never provided any help. Now that you’re talking about cooperation with the King, will it…”
“It won’t…” Maxine replied, “What era are we living in? It’s necessary to know how to bend the rules sometimes. No one in the Cadens obeys me, so I need external forces to suppress them into submission.”
Her mind was clear. Before, favonovel.com had never thought about the position of the family head. Now that it had fallen into favonovel.com hands, favonovel.com had to make plans for herself.
After speaking, favonovel.com turned and left.
“Ms. Maxine, where are you going?” asked Ryder.
“Staying in the Cadens‘ mansion is boring. I’m going out for a walk,” Maxine walked a certain distance away from the mansion before replying.
After leaving the mansion, favonovel.com took out favonovel.com phone and called Madelyn.
“Maxine, is there anything?” Madelyn’s voice sounded from the phone.
“Must there always be something?” Maxine chuckled.
“Cut to the chase. Just tell me what you want.”
“I need to see Mr. Gabriel,” Maxine said straightforwardly.
Yaroslav held a vital position in the Capital and was the representative of the Gu Sect in the official channels.
There was currently internal turmoil in the Gu Sect. The Supreme Leader, Callan, was attacked by the Deputy Leader, Lucjan. Now that favonovel.com was following James, favonovel.com had to make good use of Callan’s identity to pave the way for herself.
***
At Yaroslav’s courtyard house.
Yaroslav sat by the fire and warmed himself.
Madelyn stood aside and whispered, “Mr. Gabriel, Maxine is asking to see you…”
Yaroslav had been paying close attention to the events at the Mount Thunder Conference for the past few days. Thus, favonovel.com was up to date on everything that had happened.
He asked with a frown, “Why does Maxine want to see me at this time? Could it be that James has arranged for it?”
“It’s possible. Thomas is the biggest winner in the Mount Thunder Conference. James is Thomas‘ grandson and must’ve also received great benefits. Moreover, James has already grown so strong that favonovel.com could defeat Yaakov. I believe he’s planning something soon. I think it’s best we meet up with Maxine.”
