Chapter 988

On the outside, she had infinite glory. However, in reality, she had no status in the family and was

simply a tool to be used.

James asked, “Then, what should we do now?”

Maxine sighed. “I’m afraid Grandpa sent me to protect you because he knew you didn't fully trust the

Cadens. He wanted to use me to make you feel welcomed among the Cadens. That’s why he allowed

me to come hoping that something would happen between us. At the same time, he’ll stay in contact

with the Blithes. Even if Madelyn spreads the pictures, he'll still try to make the marriage happen. And,

if it doesn’t happen, he'll think of something to cause a grievance between the Blithes and Mr. Gabriel.”

James listened carefully.

Although these were just Maxine’s guesses, they made complete sense.

“Don't worry. I'll take things one step at a time.” Maxine hugged her knees and propped her chin on

them, speaking softly.

After thinking for a while, she felt that her situation was not too bad. At least she was still valuable to

Tobias. He would not give up on her so soon. She looked up at James and said, “If I have to choose

between the Blithes and you, I'll choose the latter.”

“...” Maxine’s sudden words shocked James.

After being stunned for a while, James returned to his senses and said, “Don't joke around. You know

my situation. I already have a complicated relationship with women. Don’t put any more pressure on

me.”

“Haha,” Maxine chuckled.

“I’m just kidding. No matter what, we're still cousins.”

James wanted to say that she was not from the Cadens and was adopted. However, he swallowed the

words back and did not say anything.

“By the way...” Maxine changed the subject and asked, “What kind of martial art do you practice? Your

skin has changed, and your defenses seemed to have become stronger.”

James explained, “Il used the techniques recorded in the medical book. One is called Heavenly Breath,

and the other is Invincible

Body Siddhi. They work in a pair. Together, they can make one’s body turn bronze and become

invulnerable to swords and bullets. If I master them, I can even form an invincible energy wall.

However, I’m still a beginner.”

“That's amazing!” Maxine exclaimed. “There’s a huge difference in strength between ranks. Even

though you're just a beginner, you were able to resist the blows from Mr. Gabriel’s henchmen.

Once you master the techniques, I’m sure that no one will be able to stand against you.”

“It's hard.” James shook his head.

James knew that it would be challenging to master the techniques thoroughly. It might take years.

“Give me your clothes. I'll mend them for you. We'll leave at dawn.” James removed a needle from

Crucifier and tore a thread from his clothes.

Maxine hesitated for a bit before saying with a flushed face, “T- Turn around first.”

James immediately turned around.

Maxine threw her torn clothes that she was using to cover herself to James. She was completely

naked, and the chilly breeze made her shiver involuntarily. She circulated her True Energy and drove

away the cold.

As for James, he began to mend the clothes.

Maxine stood behind him and smiled upon seeing his skillful movements. “I didn’t expect a commander,

the War God of Sol, to know how to sew clothes. I thought you only knew to yield weapons.”

James said, “Being self-reliant, I've learned to do pretty much everything in the past ten years.”

When James was a soldier, he picked up countless skills. There was nothing he did not know how to

do.

Soon, he finished mending Maxine’s clothes and turned to hand them to her.

As soon as he turned around, he saw Maxine standing behind him. He was looking straight at a fair

body. He froze in place.