She seemed to be the biggest beneficiary of the reality TV show Island Survival.

Maria had gained a huge fan following on the Internet because of it. Even her Twitter account, which she seldom used, was discovered by her fans because she used her real name, Maria Jenkins, as her handle. Over a million fans had followed her on this account.

Maria had never desired to debut in the entertainment circle. She also did not manage her social media platforms.

Previously, she had many fans when she participated in the Wasteland exhibition game and when she gave lectures to celebrities at Hillside Spa Hotel. However, those fans gradually decreased in number.

This time, when she participated in Island Survival as a contestant, the show brought her millions of fans. She was nothing short of an online celebrity now. A brand name of her own!

“If one day you decide to make a debut in the entertainment circle, will you disassociate yourself from me or still keep in touch for old time's sake?" Anthony suddenly asked half-jokingly, half-seriously.

“If I wish to become a star, then, of course, being single will definitely catapult my career."

Then Maria added decisively, shaking her head, "But I have no interest in joining the entertainment circle. Besides, I always keep my promises. Our contract... is not due to expire yet."

“Thank you," Anthony answered stoically. Maria didn't know whether he was unhappy with her answer or not.

She was a little baffled.

She wondered why Anthony brought up the sensitive matter all of a sudden. But then she thought that he probably was only joking.

Then things just nosedived after she received a call from Sophie that evening. The Latter was reporting from the research institute.

“Honey, the research institute is experiencing a lack of funds. Our coffers are almost empty. Can you work a little harder and generate more funds? How about working overtime? Or getting a part-time job?"

Maria was stunned by Sophie's words and suggestions.

“I have transferred my prize money from the show into your account. Are you not yet in receipt of it?"

“Huh? Do you mean the one and half million dollars? That's just a drop in the ocean, okay?" Sophie frowned.

Maria suddenly saw the light. "Do you mean you have made new progress in your research?"

"I certainly have!"

Sophie said with open pride.

"CongratuLat ions!"

“Save it! Go and make money for me! You can write interesting books or lovely songs, draw design drawings, or do jade carvings. I don't care what method you use. Just go out there and bring in the bucks. We need money fast so get moving!"

The one thing Maria had always feared finally came true: she nearly could not afford to invest in Sophie's research institute anymore.

Of course, it was not as if the world was ending. Sophie was not the kind of person who would pester Maria for money.

The thing was, Sophie and her team had made a lot of progress in their research, especially after the breakthrough that stemmed from using the technique of hibernation.