“Hmm... Okay?" Maria replied uncertainly.

Was this really the time to bring up Isla?

Didn't Anthony realize how it could be a bit of a bummer?

Maria frowned, beginning to suspect Anthony's abilities in bed. What if he was just as clueless as she was?

As if to confirm her worst fears, Anthony continued, “But Isla can barely read, and all she's capable of is doing basic chores for you Her ancient martial arts skills don't even match up to a beginner. If you need any real help, she'll have nothing to offer."

"Well, I know that," Maria answered in a voice as low as a mosquito. Why did Anthony insist on talking about these matters right now?

She felt Like she was losing it.

“I have arranged Grover to come for an interview. I believe that the Jenkins family will hire him soon," Anthony added.

That was the final nail in the coffin that made Maria lose interest completely.

She opened her eyes and stared at Anthony crossly.

Anthony looked back at her with a bright and innocent smile.

“What were you imagining in your head? Don‘t worry, I won't do anything to you during the day," he whispered knowingly.

Maria, who was usually good at maintaining a poker face, couldn't hide her disappointment.

After keeping silent for a few seconds, she finally said through gritted teeth, "Anthony... Have you ever considered becoming an actor? I'm sure you'll get a lot of awards. Even Jay Reed, the best actor of the year, won't be able to compete with you!"

Anthony had orchestrated this whole scene to make a fool out of her! Thinking about it, Maria recalled how she had abruptly hung up Anthony's phone call the other day out of embarrassment and refused to answer any phone call from him ever since.

Had he come here today to get his revenge?

But what she had done... Was it really bad enough for him to bear a grudge against her?

It was not a big deal, was it?

"Well, let's get down to business," Anthony said suddenly, pulling Maria out of her thoughts.

She pouted, but tried to suppress her discontent.

"Since you are going to stay here for a while, do you think that I should find a matchmaker to pay Mrs. Jenkins a visit? Or should we wait until you finish your business here?"

“A matchmaker? What are you talking about?" Maria turned her face away indignantly and added, “Once I finish what I came here for... we will be together."

Hearing that, Anthony smiled with satisfaction.

“Well, I'm just worried that the Jenkins family might arrange some blind dates for you."