They had met many beautiful women who literally threw themselves unashamedly at Ron. But they had never met a beautiful and straightforward woman like Maria who was not at all interested in flirting with Ron.

The Smith family was so famous in Broome that the father and son didn't feel offended or threatened when a beautiful woman recognized them at first sight. Indeed, they were a little flattered.

“I just want to advise you not to give the Eight Immortals to anyone as a gift, because it's not Vincent's work," Maria continued. The father and son were first taken aback, and then Laughed.

“Miss, then why is there a show piece that doesn't belong to Master Vincent in his exhibition? Would you care to give me an explanation over dinner?" Ron said.

Ron's mind was working overtime. He planned to invite her to dinner, and then give her his room card so they could enjoy a romantic night together. He was impatient for sunset already.

“Dinner? No! I'm busy," Maria refused curtly.

She wanted to say something more, but then she felt her phone vibrating. She had set it on silent.

She looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Anthony.

She didn't pay attention to Ron and Cory anymore.

She simply turned around and left, leaving them agape.

"Dad, what does that chick mean? Why did she leave without finishing her words?"

Ron didn't understand why Maria would suddenly walk away in a hurry. After all, he thought that she came over to deliberately accost them.

With a knowledgeable look, Cory Lightly shook his head and smiled. "You're still too young and inexperienced. Don't you recognize how she plays cat and mouse with us? It's a very brilliant way to get someone's attention. If she meets you again next time, she will have no problem continuing the topic because you clearly remember what she did."

“Oh... I see."

With a sly smile, Ron nodded and patted his father on the shoulder.

“Dad, you are so awesome!"

Afterward, both father and son Laughed in unison.

But in the end, Cory didn't listen to Maria's advice and still bought the show piece called the Eight Immortals.

Meanwhile, Maria appeared in a quaint and elegant yard of the Jadforest Garden.

From a distance, she saw Anthony sitting on a wheelchair.