Vivian, naturally, thought that the Smiths gave her preferential treatment.

After all, the Smiths had booked her hotel, but Maria had to rely on Anthony to find a place to stay.

Out of sight, out of mind was another possibility, but Vivian overlooked it.

“Just go back to the hotel with me first. We can discuss other things later," Bill impatiently said.

He sent Maria an angry look and was ready to reprimand her when he realized that doing so would invite further complications.

“Please don't visit the Smith family again, Maria!"

After saying these words, Bill took Vivian, who was not eager to go, back to the hotel.

Later, in the presidential suite of a hotel in Broome.

“Why are you preventing me from taking the test, Dad? Why can't I do a test to win Grandpa's favor if Maria's failed test results can?"

Vivian was indignant. This was a rare opportunity for her to impress her grandfather and embarrass Maria.

"Nonsense! You... Did your mother stop you from doing this?" Bill altered his tone before completing his sentence.

He had no immediate plans to reveal Vivian's true identity.

After all, Bill was aware of Vivian's impulsive nature and poor ability to keep a secret.

"My mother? No, why would she stop me?" Vivian asked in bewilderment. Wasn't this not simply a maternity test?

After all, she was their biological daughter.

Why did her father prevent her from getting it done?

Bill was furious that he didn't know what to say to Vivian.

“You... Stay here. I'll call your mother. Don't eavesdrop!"

After making that statement, Bill took his phone and went into another room.

A five-star hotel's presidential suite was substantially larger and more spacious than an ordinary apartment with several bedrooms.