The Almighty Dragon General novel Chapter 1269

Chapter 1269

After Thomas exchanged a few words with Thea and James, he immediately left.

James muttered perplexedly, “What happened 30 years ago? Who’s Xyla?”

He looked at the wheelchair–bound Lorenzo and asked, “What happened in the Cadens‘ household 30 years ago?”

There was a solemn look on Lorenzo’s old, wrinkled face. He silently looked at the gates with a wistful expression.

Since he was unwilling to explain, James did not further pursue the issue. However, James inferred that Thomas was forced into doing the things he did back then.

James looked at Thea beside him and said, “Thea, we should head back to Cansington too. Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve. We should return to celebrate the New Year.

“Okay.” Thea nodded her head.

“Are you leaving, James? You’re not going to stay with the Cadens to celebrate the New Year?” Maxine stood up and asked with a disappointed pout.

James shook his head gently and said, “No. My grandfather was expelled from the Cadens thirty years ago. Thus, I’m no longer part of this family.”

After speaking, he took Thea’s hand and walked out of the gate under the watchful eyes of the Cadens.

Maxine took a small step forward.

She wanted to chase after him and make him stay, but she did not have a good reason for it.

Her pretty face was colored with a tinge of powerlessness and sadness.

“Maxine.”

A voice called out from behind her.

Maxine turned around and looked at Lorenzo. She replied respectfully, “Yes, Sir Lorenzo?”

Lorenzo looked at the crowd and said, “Now that my father and Tobias are nowhere to be found, the Cadens can’t be left without a leader. I, therefore, declare Maxine to temporarily serve as the family head until this matter is resolved.”

“What?”

Maxine exclaimed in surprise. She stepped back hastily and waved her hands in refusal, “Sir Lorenzo, I can’t agree. I’m not qualified, nor do I possess the capability to be the family head. Plus, I’m not even a Caden by virtue of my blood.”

“That’s right! Sir Lorenzo, have you gone senile? Maxine does not have a drop of Caden blood in her. Moreover, she’s a woman. How can someone like that lead the family?” Bobby was the first to step forward and protest passionately.

“Sir Lorenzo, please rethink this.”

Many people were against the idea, especially the younger members of the family.

All of them were glowering at Maxine with vicious looks. They were ready to tear her apart.

Lorenzo was firm in his decision. “I’ll repeat myself only once more. From now on, Maxine will serve as the temporary family head. Whoever objects can step forward.”