Chapter 1273

In the Capital, dozens of people were gathered in the meeting room in the Cadens‘ mansion.

Maxine sat in the lead.

She wore a golden robe, and her long hair was tied up, revealing her facial features. She had pearl and

flower accessories in her hair and was wearing light makeup that made her look incredibly charismatic.

“Dear family members, the main purpose of gathering everyone here today is to discuss the follow–up

matters of the Cadens. Bennett, our Grand Patriarch, has been attacked by our family head, Tobias,

and their whereabouts are currently unknown. Next, we have two important things to do. First, find the

Grand Patriarch, Bennett, as soon as possible. Second, find the family head, Tobias, to get to the truth

of this matter as soon as possible.”

Maxine’s voice resounded.

Dozens of people were gathered in the meeting room, but no one responded to her.

None of these people accepted Maxine as their family head.

In their eyes, Maxine was of low status and considered a servant in their family.

Yet, she was now sitting in the family head’s seat.

“Maxine, I personally think you’re involved in this matter. No one saw the family head attacking our

Grand Patriarch, and neither did you. You don’t even have evidence for these things that you’re

suggesting. Are you perhaps colluding with Sir Lorenzo?”

Someone raised their doubts.

“I agree. Until this matter is investigated thoroughly, I won’t recognize you as our family head.”

“We’ve already gone to the Southern Ridge to invite Sir Luca back to take control of the situation.”

Hearing this, Maxine frowned.

She knew no one would be satisfied with her as the family head. However, she did not expect them to

not even take her words seriously.

At that moment, an old man walked into the meeting room.

He was the caretaker of the Cadens, Ryder Caden.

Ryder walked over with a cane and said respectfully, “Ms. Maxine, the King’s personal bodyguard

came to visit and said he’s looking for James.”

“Mhm.” Maxine nodded.

She had known the house caretaker, Ryder, for thirty years. He was Sir Lorenzo’s most trusted

confidant. After Tobias took over the family head position, he continued as the caretaker of the Cadens

and was in charge of all sorts of chores in the mansion.

Maxine stood up and said, “Since no one approves of me, this meeting is over. We’ll discuss things

after Sir Lorenzo arrives.”

Then, she walked out.

Outside the meeting room, Ryder asked, “What’s wrong? Is it not going well?”

Maxine replied bitterly, “How could it go well? I’ve always been of low status in the Cadens. Who would

ever approve of me as the family head?”

Hearing this, Ryder did not speak and continued following behind Maxine.

Outside the Cadens‘ mansion gate, Gloom was waiting for an update.

After seeing Maxine, he could not help but frown as he asked, “Why are you here? Where’s James?”

Maxine looked at Gloom and said, “James has already returned to Cansington. If there’s anything, you

can just tell me.”

“It’s nothing much. I heard Yaakov injured him, so I came to check on him. Since he’s fine and has

returned to Cansington, I’m relieved. I won’t bother you any longer.”

After speaking, he turned and left.

“Wait a minute,” said Maxine.

Gloom turned around and asked, “What? Is there anything else?”

Maxine thought for a few seconds and said, “Something has happened in the Cadens. Tobias sneaked

up on our Grand Patriarch, Bennett, over the Spirit Turtle’s core. We don’t know where Bennett is or if

he’s even alive. Tobias was worried he would come back to settle the score, so he’s fled from the

Cadens as well.”

“Oh?”

Hearing this news, Gloom was startled.

Maxine continued, “Sir Lorenzo showed up and appointed me as the new family head for the time

being.” “You?”