Thinking quickly, she secretly winked at Vivian. Vivian immediately got the message and turned to Boden.

“Cousin Boden, since my mother doesn't want to go, there's still an extra slot, right?" Vivian asked nicely.

Boden nodded. This was actually what he was thinking. "Yes, there is." Hearing what Vivian said, Julie suddenly had an idea. If she wouldn't go, she could at least give the chance to Maria.

Julie was ready to ask Boden about it when Vivian spoke in a pleading tone.

"In that case, why don't you give the invitation to Aunt Patricia instead? She is now a partner of the Smith family. So, this kind of event will be necessary for her to make more friends and connections with prominent people. That way, she can develop the business of the sake of both the Smith family and the Hughes Group. Don't you think so?"