“If you lost your ticket, it's only because you didn't take care of it. Just accept it and be big enough to take responsibility for it instead of blaming other people."

They were all members of the Jenkins family, but being a very big family, not everyone knew each other. They weren't supportive of each other. In fact, they were literally in competition for every second they spent in the family

Unlike the others, Vivian was a little nervous when she heard that Grover was going to search them.

Her nervousness soon evaporated when she recalled that Maria was no longer the centre of attention. Her pop star and famous writer days were over. She was nothing in the Jenkins family and had no power over anything.

With this in mind, Vivian squared her shoulders and said, "Maria, they are right. You are a grown-up. You should learn to take responsibility for your mistakes. If you searched everyone so vulgarly just because you lost a ticket, it would be an insult, especially considering where we are. Think about it."

A clansman who had just entered Level two of the ancient martial arts snorted coldly and scoffed.

“Why are you asking her to think about it? Even if she wants to be headstrong, she has no right to search us."

The man then did a Little move, let his energy out and immediately, the sand and rubbles was winded away for about a meter.

He only did this powerful move to frighten Maria, but she was rather calm. Only the servant Isla seemed to be a Little nervous; Maria and the other bald servant by her were unfazed.

He frowned. How was it possible? Was that not strong enough to scare them and have them groveling? How was it that they weren't intimidated? It was impossible!

Vivian on the other hand, was glad with what this clansman did. She lifted her chin and said arrogantly, “You should keep in mind that we are in the auction house of the Pill Alchemist Association and not in the safe haven of the Jenkins compound. If the other clans see that you are suspicious of your own clansmen, we will become a mockery to all of them.”

Naturally, the others agreed with Vivian. Mostly because they just didn't want to be searched.

“Maria, will you now hurt the honour of the Jenkins family just because you've Lost your ticket?"

“Mrs. Jenkins won't be happy when she hears about this."

In all their comments, Maria didn't say a word.

Since his master was visibly not bothered, Grover also tried to calm down.

Then he whispered in Maria's ear, "Miss Maria, I have a yearly membership card for the auction house. It is not a very special card, but I can bring an extra person with me. We can go together. However, I'm afraid Isla will have to wait for us out here."

However, as soon as Grover finished speaking, another voice could be heard from behind them.

“What? Maria lost her ticket? No problem. I happen to have extra tickets. Would you want to join me, Maria?”

It was Elton who spoke.

He raised his eyebrows and smiled maliciously at Maria.

Even Vivian was terrified by his obscene smile.

“No, thank you.”

After saying this, Maria turned around and headed to the market.