"Understood." Doris nodded and followed behind Barbara.

However, she couldn't help but wonder what happened in there for Barbara to change so suddenly.

"Yes, Miss?"

“You can take the pill now," Maria said casually.

“What? But.. Can I really?"

Isla had been holding the Concentration Pill with so much care. It was only a semi-finished product that others would disregard, but to her, who had always been at the bottom of the Jenkins family, this unrefined pill was like gold.

"You did make it, didn't you? Besides, I don't need it, and it will be useless to Grover. Do you want to throw it away?" Maria smiled at her.

Isla shook her head fervently. How could she possibly want to throw away her gold?

She took a deep breath, then threw the pill into her mouth. As soon as she swallowed it, she felt warmth in her stomach. Her ancient martial arts foundation which was originally very weak improved a little.

“From now on, you can make pills and eat them yourself," Maria said with a kind smile.

"Thank you, miss!" Isla was very excited. She wasn't very intelligent, but she knew that this was going to change her life.

Maria helped her cultivate martial arts, make pills, and now, she could take those pills herself.

Maria had to be God-sent. Isla was in such a daze that she didn't even realize she was walking out of the studio behind Maria.

Not long after they returned to Lemna Yard, Maria got a call from Julie.

» mom."

"Maria, tell me. Are you being bullied there?" Julie sounded so worried.

“Since Anthony made me general manager of the Sky Group, I've been so busy with both the family and the company that I didn't even think to call you. I'm so sorry, sweetheart.”

Maria smiled sweetly and said, “Mom, I understand that you're very busy. You don't have to apologize. And we are family. There's no need to be on our toes around each other. And don't worry about me. I can hold my own in front of any ordinary bully.“

“I'm glad. That's relieving to hear," Julie said with a sigh, then added excitedly, “You know, being the general manager of the Sky Group turned out to be a very a good thing. I even received an invitation from the Jenkins family, asking me to attend their internal competition in a few days as a distinguished guest."

“Internal competition?”

Maria lived in the compound and she wasn't even aware of this. The Jenkins family really hated her, huh?

Julie frowned at her daughter's tone. "What is that tone about? Don't tell me you are not aware of this. I was told that your grandmother set a rule that every year, the outstanding clansmen in the competition will always receive more resources and training. You have to prepare well for it, okay? They won't have the guts to look down on you when

“I've heard you, mom. Thank you," Maria answered with a soft chuckle.

Julie's heart skipped a beat whenever Maria called her mom. It was probably the highlight of her day.