“What do you think?"

“Patricia is well trained to set up her own company. She has been associated with the entertainment circle for many years and has plenty of experience. She also has a wide network of contacts. She founded a new company and even has investors from Broome. Today, she approached me with a lucrative proposal. She invited the Jenkins family to invest in her company. I discussed the idea with Bill and he readily agreed. Both Bill and Patricia were in agreement that the domestic entertainment circle has flourished in the past few years, and it's not difficult to make good profits. Vivian is only a small star in the Yeez Entertainment. In Patricia's company, she can be groomed to be a great star. Maria, you are simply outstanding. If you are keen to join the acting fraternity..." Julie suddenly shut her mouth

She had been harping away without noticing Maria’s reaction to her. Now she saw the arrogance in Maria's eyes. Maria just fell short of mocking her outright.

But deep in Maria's eyes, there was a hint of sadness and regret. Julie began to tremble a Little. She felt as if Maria had been able to see right through her. Why else would Maria look so sad and disappointed?

What was she thinking?

Was she disappointed in her suggestion?

Julie could interpret the expression in Maria's eyes, but she couldn't read her mind.

“Are you... are you willing to be an artist and make your debut?" Julie asked cautiously.

Maria didn't answer this question. Instead, she said something that left Julie puzzled.

“Do you really believe it?"

Believe what?

Julie was perplexed for a long time before she understood it.

Did Maria insinuate that Patricia was lying to her?

Was that even possible?

Although Patricia asked Julie to invest in the new company, she would just be a small shareholder.

The major shareholders in Broome had invested in Patricia‘s company without hesitation, and they were not afraid of taking risks. Was there any need for Julie to be afraid of investing?

Even if Patricia was willing to hoodwink her best friend, what about Bill? Would she be able to deceive him?

Bill had been in business for many years and had great financial acumen.

Bill supported the investment wholeheartedly. He deemed it a rare opportunity and felt that the Jenkins family had been included as an investor because of the longstanding friendship between Patricia and Julie.

“Maria, you're too young to understand how a company is run." Julie smiled gently and looked at Maria as if she was Looking at a naive, young girl.