The Cadens were all Luca’s confidants, whom he brought from the Caden household in the Southern Ridge. They accompanied him to the Southern Ridge after he failed to seize the position of Patriarch long ago.

Some were Cadens from the Capital who were led by Karson Caden. They were displeased with Maxine being the family head. That was why they followed Luca.

Around thirty of them gathered and discussed how best to deal with Maxine and expel her from the Cadens.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the door open. Many looked at the opened door with puzzled expressions on their faces.

Just as a Caden youth was about to close the door…

Swish!

The youth staggered back and fell.

“A ghost!” he screamed.

A ghost-masked person appeared outside the door. The ghost mask was covered with blood, which would petrify anyone who took a glimpse of it. Meanwhile, the ghost-masked person was wearing a black overcoat, while holding a long sword in her hand.

“Who dares intrude on the Cadens?”