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.