“Maria, your talents are basic, first-grade level, and of no use whatsoever. Even if Mom uses her influence to ensure that you place in the top three, do you really think the public would believe you won the competition on your own merits?”

Vivian had no choice but to use the entire Jenkins family as Leverage to intimidate Maria.

“Just look at Barbara. Mrs. Jenkins might be supportive, but she was the one who Laid the groundwork.

Barbara was already an excellent healer because of her extensive training with the healers’ association. Then, she replaced Elton as the Jenkins family's go-to pill alchemist by taking the Reverse Pill.

Mrs. Jenkins may be well-equipped enough to host the competition, but Barbara must also triumph through her own efforts if she is to share fully in the family's wealth."

As she continued to speak, Vivian's confidence grew to the point that she could eventually jut her chin proudly.

“What about you, though? You probably have no idea how useless you are with that talent of yours. I really don't know what you were thinking when you joined this competition."

"Are you done?" Maria asked before yawning. "I... Maria's calm demeanour put Vivian on edge.

“Nothing.” Maria shook her head.

“I agree that when competing, we ought to do so based on our actual abilities. Don't worry about Mom. She's just here to visit me because she hasn't seen me in a few days.”

What am I wrong about?”

Vivian clenched her teeth in anger.

She wondered why, after twenty years of calling Julie “mom,” the two of them suddenly seemed to have no ties whatsoever.

It was as if Maria had replaced her as Julie's daughter.

She cursed inwardly.

The way Vivian saw it, Maria had no business taking her position as Julie's daughter, regardless of her strained history with Julie.

Vivian was sure that Maria was coveting the Smith family's fortune and Julie's spot at Sky Group.

However, all of these, including Anthony, were supposed to belong to her alone.

“Anyway, the Lemna Yard is not exactly open to outsiders, so I suggest that you leave."

Maria did not want to waste any more time talking to Vivian. She had not seen Julie for so long, and she wanted to go back to her as soon as possible.

Hearing that, Vivian snorted coldly.

“Miss, is there anything I need to do for you?" The Level-one attendant behind Vivian suddenly stepped forward, glaring icily at Maria. It looked like he intended to harm her, regardless of the fact that she was a member of the Jenkins family.

“Hey! The nerve of you to act Like you own this place!" A louder, more authoritative voice rang out, and Grover strutted out of the yard, broom in hand.

He spotted Vivian's level-one attendant and could not help but Laugh disdainfully. Then he released his power.