In truth, aside from Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. Gonzales and Doris, Barbara herself was aware of Maria's genius.

"No, it cannot be!

There must be some error in the test results

The judge is biased and Maria has resorted to cheating. It's unjust!” At that moment, someone spoke out what Barbara had yearned to express but lacked the courage to do so.

Barbara directed her gaze toward the source of the voice and discovered that it belonged to Vivian.

A wave of relief washed over Barbara, knowing that she didn't have to take matters into her own hands.

The incident had caused a significant impact, even leading to the suspension of the match.

Given Maria's creation of a Concentration Pill with an efficacy of 99.99% and Vivian's public skepticism, it was imperative to address this matter promptly.

There was only one individual within the Jenkins family who possessed the authority to resolve the situation.

That person was Mrs. Jenkins!

Gradually, all eyes shifted towards the stage, fixating on Mrs. Jenkins, who sat elevated above the crowd.

“Mrs. Jenkins of the Jenkins family, the scanner's data is unequivocally accurate. I have never engaged in any form of unfairness. The results of the semifinal in the literary competition are absolutely reliable," declared Finnegan, his voice resounding throughout the square.

Finnegan maintained his clarity of mind. Not only was Maria being questioned but now, he, the judge presiding over the competition's semifinal, faced suspicion as well.

Finnegan felt compelled to step forward and defend the integrity of the competition's outcome and his own reputation.

“I believe..." Mrs. Jenkins finally spoke up.

Upon hearing the first two words, Finnegan smiled, a sense of relief washing over him.

It appeared that Mrs. Jenkins of the Jenkins family still possessed a considerable amount of rationality.

However, the words that followed from Mrs. Jenkins caused his smile to freeze.

“I believe that the public will render a fair judgment on this matter." What was the implication behind her words?

Initially, it appeared to be nonsensical. However, with Vivian's recent protest and the astonishment expressed by everyone over Maria's exceptional abilities, it was evident that most people held suspicions towards her.

In that moment, Mrs. Jenkins of the Jenkins family stated, “the public will render a fair judgment on this matter," implying that Finnegan, as the judge, had been unfair, correct?

The more Finnegan pondered over this, the greater his anger swelled. Just as he was about to retort, Mrs. Jenkins of the Jenkins family spoke once again.

“Maria has only recently returned to the clan. Her proficiency in ancient martial arts is at the primary stage of the first grade, considerably inferior to that of Barbara and even Vivian."

Upon hearing her name being mentioned, Vivian sneered with a sense of pride.