She sighed helplessly. There were only a few pieces of jewelry left in her jewelry box. Perhaps she should select a piece for her daughter. At that very moment, Julie received a new message from Maria.

“I've read several chapters of Song of Phoenix. It's indeed plagiarized. I will deal with it."

Julie didn't understand why Maria said she would deal with it.

What did the whole thing have to do with her anyway?

However, Julie didn't have the time to ponder on it now, what with Vivian's expectant gaze fixed on her.

Vivian wanted a gift from her?

Julie inwardly sighed in dejection.

Maria's message had only contained a few simple words, and no evidence of plagiarism.

And yet, for some inexplicable reason, Julie chose to believe her. Because it was Maria.

Besides, Julie couldn't think of any reason for Maria to lie or slander Polly regarding this matter.

“Mom?”

Vivian pressed impatiently after a moment. Deep down, she felt disappointed.

As a mother, shouldn't Julie be proud that her daughter had made such an outstanding achievement? Shouldn't Julie praise her and reward her for it?

How could her own mother be so stingy while Patricia was so generous?

As Julie stared back at Vivian, the uncertainty in her eyes gradually faded, replaced with a firm look.

“Yeah?”

“Look at this."

Exhaling sharply, Julie put her phone on the table, letting everyone present see the screen of her phone. There were several Twitter comments weighing in on the matter, but most of them said the same thing.

“Polly obviously plagiarized Mia's novel!"

"Yes, there's too much resemblance between the plot of Song of Phoenix and Female Military Counsellor."