“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."