She thought that the Little bumpkin would immediately apologize and that she could easily manipulate her. But she was sorely mistaken. She didn't expect that Maria would not only refuse to apologize, but also dared to answer back!

Seeing that Lily was too stunned to say another word, Maria shrugged and decided to go back to her room.

However, before Maria could walk past her, Lily suddenly snapped out of it. She hurriedly stepped in front of Maria to block her way and put on a bright, fake smile.

“Maria-I mean, Miss Jenkins... I just recalled something I meant to ask you earlier. How did you cook your noodles? You know, I'm the kind of person who likes to cook, so I was wondering if you could tell me all about it. That way, the next time you want to eat it again, I can cook it for you instead. What do you think?"

Maria, however, was not the kind of person who would be swayed by fake smiles and pretty words.