They were sitting with Vivian, heaping praise and compliments on her excellent achievement.

“I never expected Vivian's novel, Song of Phoenix, to become so successful! What an honor! We've made the wise decision to come to Sheffield on behalf of Smith family to complete the investments."

Boden's handsome face was sozzled. He was clearly inebriated.

On the coffee table was a half empty bottle of Bill's expensive wine. It was clearly opened to celebrate Vivian's unrivaled success.

Patricia also smiled with deep satisfaction and said with pride, "The head office of the Writers Association and several top national literary magazines have already contacted me seeking our cooperation. Several famous directors and investors of the Film and Television Association were very keen on the film adaptation of the Song of Phoenix. But I made it clear to them that the film and television project of Song of Phoenix will be developed by the Hughes Group alone."

Bill was dumbstruck!

So many famous and renowned names had already contacted Patricia for cooperation! This was a fantastic deal that had never happened before!

Vivian announced as proud as a peacock, “Although they have no chance of getting the film and television copyright of my novel, Aunt Patricia said that we need to be careful not to offend those big shots. But I can still sell them the copyright of the audio book, cartoon and merchandise of my novel. Of course, the one who bids the highest price will get it!"

Boden said seriously, “Vivian, leave me in charge of the negotiation and operation of these copyrights. I will definitely sell it at a good price!"

They were all bursting with excitement as if they had won a grand jackpot at the casino.

Julie was the only one with a sombre face. She was engrossed with her cellphone. Vivian suddenly questioned her.

“Mom, aren't you happy for me?" Vivian pouted.

She felt annoyed by her mother's lack of enthusiasm in her success.

“What? Oh..." Julie hesitated for a moment and then said half-heartedly, “Vivian, you did a good job. Keep it up."

Vivian had received Lavish praise and awe-inspiring compliments from her family and fans on the Internet. So she felt dispirited to hear her mother's flat ‘praise’.

She was a little angry and thought her mother showed no interest in her activities these days. It almost seemed as if she no longer cared about her! Vivian believed her Aunt Patricia was way better than her own mother.

Julie was upset for some reason.

She knew that her daughter was dissatisfied with her, but she was not in the mood to argue with her.

Julie was looking at a whole lot of viral comments about the novel Song of Phoenix on her cellphone.

"Convergence of online Literature? Why is Song of Phoenix so similar to Female Military Counsellor? Is it a salute to the original or blatant plagiarism?"