Indeed, he suspected Maxine because the timing of these occurrences was too suspicious. Thea suspected the same. That was why she reminded James not to fall for Maxine’s trap. Though she did not voice her thoughts, James nonetheless came to the same conclusion.

She smiled and said, “Get going, then. I’m pregnant, but my strength isn’t beneath yours. Only a handful of people can stand a chance against me on the battlefield. Even if Maxine has ascended the Ninth Stair, she might not be able to defeat me. Besides, this might not be her doing.”

James looked at Thea and said, “I’ll be back soon. Take care, alright?”

“Sigh… If you’re so worried, why don’t you remain here? Just leaving everything to me,” Callan said.

“You?” James looked at him.

Callan said smilingly, “Do you not trust me?”

“No…” James immediately shook his head and said, “Of course I trust you, Callan. In that case, I’ll leave everything to you.”

“A piece of cake.” Callan smiled. Then, he grabbed David by the ar