Yianni quickly approached James and whispered, “Even if you can win, don’t provoke her.”

Confronted by Harper’s evil grin, James could not shake his apprehension. Apart from his wife, he deemed other beautiful women untrustworthy.

After concluding this, James shrugged at Harper. “Whether you’re Harper or Sophie, as long as traces of Sophie’s kindness remain, I’ll acknowledge you as a friend.”

Harper pouted, “You’ve changed, my dear. You’ve become ruthless, and…”

“Enough,” James waved his hand to cut her off. He turned to Yianni and Lesia, then said, “Henceforth, she’s your responsibility. I can’t afford to get involved in her drama.”

James transformed into a light beam and ascended upon the lotus.

Harper looked at the others and said, “Ha! Quite fiery, isn’t he? Am I really that intimidating?”

Morgott, Hankin, Yianni, and Lesia dispersed promptly, leaving Harper bewildered.

In the Forty-Ninth Heaven, within the Qadeer Temple, as the Wuia Integration Gathering drew near, powerho