At this point, Cheryl didn't try to hide her contempt for Maria.

“Oh, Maria. If you want to lie, you have to make it believable. Do you even know what it takes to have a single VIP ticket? More importantly, who do you think you are? Why would Darren personally give you tickets to the game? You just started working as a script supervisor, but you already got so good at making up stories? Maybe you should become an author!"

Vivian laughed so hard until tears trickled from her eyes.

“Maria, did you even make a research before you invented this story? People are willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars just to buy even a ticket for an ordinary seat! Now, you're saying that you have dozens of VIP tickets?"

After hearing the statements made by Vivian and Cheryl, the onlookers began to be skeptical.

Indeed, for the past days and weeks, Maria had built her prestige as a capable director. But even so, they thought that it was kind of a stretch for her to claim that she possessed dozens of VIP tickets for this grand exhibition game.

Then, while the video still rolled, Cheryl's expression suddenly became serious.

“Maria, although we are relatives, I won't be able to protect you from the consequences of your actions. Everyone there is a witness of you spreading rumors about Darren. It's bad that you're using his name to ride the wave of his popularity. I have clearly heard what you and Jenny said. If you have no proof to back up your claim, the Yeez Team may protest to the film crew of Legend of Anne. Let's see if they still let you work there after the commotion you caused."

Hearing Cheryl's serious threat, the crowd started murmuring with each other.

They didn't expect her to suddenly elevate this personal matter into a conflict that would involve the two parties. It didn't look good for Maria.

“Maria, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and apologize to Cheryl. Admit that you were just lying. This is not the time to be vainglorious!" Vivian strongly urged Maria.

“If this matter becomes known, everyone will know that the acting chief director of Legend of Anne is a social climber who takes advantage of the Yeez Team's fame. Since we are under Yeez Entertainment, you will embarrass the company! I'm sure Mr. Bradley won't Let you go! Is that what you want?"

Although Vivian was acting like she was worried about Maria, she was already planning to spread this news Later.

Since all the people present clearly heard what Cheryl had said, it would just be easy to verify if someone asked.

If everything went according to her plan, Jeremy, the CEO would be furious and punish Maria in the worst way possible.

Vivian subtly let out a cunning smile, waiting for Maria to publicly apologize.

But to her surprise, Maria just opened her backpack and took out a thick stack of tickets.

"There should be fifty of them. You guys can take them," Maria said indifferently as she handed them over.

Seeing that she really took out a pile of shiny tickets, everyone was stunned except Jenny.

Upon closer observation, they quickly noticed that there were many differences between the tickets Maria had and the ones Cheryl gave Vivian.