Chapter 598

James, who had just come of age at that time, had asked Caroline what she had intended to do. He remembered her response.

"This competition is very important to the four major prestigious families. Now that it's come down to you and Keith competing, you must win."

"Understood, Mom. I will win."

Although James had said that, Caroline had still been worried. She had heard about Keith; he was a talented individual.

Even though everyone had thought that James would surely win the competition, Caroline still hadn't felt assured.

Therefore, she had devised a plan to bribe the judges of the Committee of Prestigious Families, manipulating the score with fake results.

She hadn't mentioned the cheating to James at the time, but she had instructed him, "You must win this competition even if it means sacrificing yourself. Your father and I care deeply about the outcome of this competition.

"The winner will receive various benefits provided by the Committee of Prestigious Families, and may