“Mom, Listen! The training program to be held this time is a lot more awesome! Both Lyndsey and Jay are going to train and teach us various aspects of acting. The tutor for the physique course is a famous domestic dancer, and Professor Lydia Clemens herself will be in charge of the vocal music course!"

Lydia, a well-known soprano in Sheffield, was originally Vivian's singing teacher. Hence, she knew how good the woman was.

“This training program gets almost the same attention as the most popular variety show. But what's fantastic is that it doesn't require too many rules! Even though we're going to have classes, we're still allowed to use our mobile phones to do live broadcasts. I'm sure that many fans will be watching me online!"

The more Vivian told Julie about this program, the more excited she became. She felt as if she had already become famous overnight because she was a part of this program.

“That's good. But you have to work harder though. It's a pretty rare opportunity," Julie said in a flat and unenthusiastic voice. She was indeed a woman of cold personality since she had already experienced a lot of inexplicable things in her life. Whether it was an extremely good or bad news, her heart would be as calm as a pool of stagnant water.

Seeing that her mother was not really interested in the good news she shared, Vivian felt a Little disappointed.

But thinking of what Patricia had done for her to get this slot, Vivian praised her, "Well, I owe Aunt Patricia this opportunity. Because of her trust, I got a spot in the training program."

Then, she cast a glance at Maria, pretending to be sympathetic. "Don't be too disappointed. The chance to attend this program is really very difficult to obtain. Besides, given your mediocre skills, even if Aunt Patricia is capable of pulling some strings, it is still impossible for her to persuade the Film and Television Association to let you participate in the training," Vivian remarked euphemistically. On the surface, it sounded that she was regretful that Maria couldn't go to the training with her.

However, at the back of her mind, she really didn't think that Maria deserved to be a part of it. But then Maria said indifferently, "I'm going, too."

Julie and Vivian, who were both at the table, were stunned at her response.

While Julie showed genuine surprise, Vivian gradually revealed an expression of utter disgust.

Vivian scoffed coldly and said, "I didn't expect that you are so eager to make a name for yourself. You may have what it takes to be in the entertainment circle, but don't forget that you are supposed to get married in a year. Will the Wilson family accept that their future daughter-in-law is an actress?"

In this kind of society, no matter how glamorous an actress was in the eyes of ordinary people, many noble and wealthy families would deem her as a person with low status.

On the other hand, Maria just remained quiet, not wasting her time to respond to Vivian's sarcasm.

“Maria, even if you want to go, do you think it's that easy? Who's going to give you a slot to attend the program? Let me make it clear in advance. Aunt Patricia has already helped me. She won't put an effort to get you in too! So, please don't badger her for your own selfish desires. You should know you place!"

Vivian actually thought that Maria would beg Patricia shamelessly for her to earn a spot as well. After all, it was common knowledge that in the entertainment circle, people would always act brazenly in order to get what they wanted.

Hearing this, an idea suddenly entered Julie's mind. If Maria really wanted to participate in this training program, she wondered if she could do something to make it happen.

But then Julie's eyes widened as she realized what she was thinking. Why would she care so much about Maria? She was just supposed to be an adopted daughter of the Jenkins family, a substitute for Vivian.

Unlike Vivian, who had been brought up by Julie since childhood, Maria was not related to her by blood. Therefore, she should have no maternal affection for this adopted daughter. Hence, she couldn't help but wonder where these thoughts were coming from.

After thinking it over, Julie only remembered that Maria once cooked a bowl of delicious noodles for her. Was that all it took?