Chapter 1061
The Almighty Dragon General
After Thea arrived, the three began discussing their plan.
Soon, they were able to iron out the details and start forming a cohesive plan.
After spending an entire afternoon discussing it, the plan was tentatively finalized.
Now, they had to wait for Blakeâs investigation results and ascertain Mr.Gabrielâs whereabouts.
Then, after they collected all the information they needed, it would finally be time to put things into
action.
"Thatâs it for now."
Maxine sighed in relief and said, "Our operation can only succeed.
There isnât any room for failure.
The consequences of failure will be extremely lethal."
James furrowed his brows worriedly as he said, "I still donât even know what Mr.Gabriel looks like, let
alone his whereabouts."
They had everything planned out except for one pretty sizeable bump in the roadâwho exactly was
Mr.Gabriel? Maxine closed her eyes to think before she spoke again, "Iâve never seen him before
either.I think the King might have an idea.You should go and talk to him."
"Got it.I'll leave now then."
James stood up.
"wait."
Maxine suddenly remembered something and suddenly grabbed Jamesâ arm to stop him.
James stopped in his tracks and turned towards her.
Maxine said, "I donât think you should rush it.For now, we should do something that will attract their
attention.Itâd be more suspicious if we continued to lay low without making any moves.Now that youâ re
the commander of the Red Flame Army, your inaction will definitely put the enemy on guard.Mr.Gabriel
will surely be suspicious of you."
James tilted his head.
"Then what do you suggest I do?"
Maxine smiled and said, "Naturally, you should hold a grand succession ceremony and announce to
the entire country that youâve been appointed as the new commander of the Red Flame
Army.Mr.Gabriel will let his guard down thinking that youâre a power-hungry fool.He might even attend
your succession ceremony which will give us a chance to identify him."
James thought about it and agreed with her suggestion.It would take a few days or even longer for
them to determine the location of the research facilities.
Meanwhile, the news of his appointment as the new Emperor had already begun making its way
around powerful circles internally.
If he continued to keep it a low profile, it would surely arouse peopleâs suspicions, and they would
definitely assume that something is afoot.
"Alright.I'll go sort out plans for the ceremony now."
James walked away briskly.
After James left, Maxine leaned back on the sofa and looked at Thea.She asked with a disarming
smile.
"Thea, howâs your relationship with James right now?"
"Great."
Thea looked at Maxine and said firmly, "We'll remarry after this whole thing blows over."
"Is it really great, though? Iâm afraid still waters run deep.Donât you know that Tiara has returned to
Cansington?"
Maxine continued to smile while eyeing Thea as if she were assessing a threat.
"Iâm aware.So what of it?" Thea replied indifferently.
"All she has is her good looks and speaking of that, she looks like sheâd shatter at the slightest
touch.How is she any form of viable competition for me? I control the God-King Palace and can help
James in battle.Even a blind person would know whoâs the better choice." Thea spoke confidently.
Maxine shook her head and said, "Not necessarily.What if...Tiaraâs pregnant?"
Theaâs eyes widened so much they threatened to pop out of her skull as she stared directly at
Maxine.She narrowed her eyes and spoke carefully, "What did you just say? How is it possible for her
to be pregnant?"
Maxine chuckled languidly and spread her body out on the couch.
"I'm just saying, what if.I mean, she did have sex with James before, so itâs possible.I just mentioned it
casually, donât take it to heart.Iâm tired, so Iâll be taking a shower."
She got up and left.
Although it was not intentional, Thea was clearly shaken by her words.
Maxineâs words clawed away at Theaâs confidence.
"Could she really be pregnant? What are the chances..."
Thea murmured agitatedly.
If that were the case, then it would drive a wedge in the relationship Thea had poured so much effort
into repairing.
Thea knew the kind of person James was.He was the type that took his responsibilities and obligations
extremely seriously.
If Tiara really was pregnant, it would jeopardize Theaâs position.It was entirely possible that James
would abandon her to take responsibility for Tiara.
"I canât let that happen."
Thea clenched her teeth and bit the tip of her thumb in aggravation.
James was hers, and no one was allowed to snatch him away.
As this happened, Maxine walked into the bathroom with a breezy stride.
On her face was a tiny smile.
As if she were pleased that everyone seemed to be dancing to her tune.