He imagined Maria must have been practicing so she could act more naturally at the banquet Later and make the guests believe that she and Anthony were engaged and in love.

Of course, he appreciated how thoughtful she was. Then he remembered the day when they made a deal and she had promised to play her role dutifully for a year.

"W-what's going on?"

Julie was sure that Anthony would get angry at Maria, but he didn't even pay attention to what Lily said earlier.

In the middle of her confusion, Julie's eyes suddenly opened wide.