If Jacqueline would end up marrying Anthony, the Bowles Group promised that they would fully cooperate with the Wilson Group. Once this happened, Raymond would benefit a Lot from it.

Now, because of Maria's emergence, his plans were about to be shattered.

Since she was already recognized by Michael, how could Jacqueline still marry Anthony?

At this time, Michael had already gotten out of bed. He was wearing his pajamas and did not bother to change his clothes. Then, he picked up his walking cane and winked at Maria.

Although Maria was rendered speechless, she still took Michael's arm obediently.

"Well, let's go and greet the guests." Michael kept a straight face all this time.

While seeing this scene, Raymond was getting more and more depressed and frustrated.

Judging from the expression on Michael's face, it was obvious that he still held a grudge against the Bowles Group for what they did in the past.

Meanwhile, in the parlor of the Wilson family's manor, two beautiful women sat there waiting for someone.

Lara was a well-preserved woman. She also had a good taste in fashion, and all her clothes and accessories made her look very elegant. In fact, when she sat beside Jacqueline, she Looked like her elder sister, not her mother.

On the tea table in front of the two beautiful women, there was a delicate gift box sitting on it. It was obviously a gift prepared by Lara for Michael.

To get the attention of the two women, Michael walked into the parlor slowly and greeted Lara and Jacqueline with a cough

"Mom!" Jacqueline was taken aback that she couldn't help calling Lara. Seeing Maria held Michael's arm, the shock on her face became apparent. On the other hand, Lara maintained her composure.

At a glance, she fully understood what her daughter was nervous about.

Lara assumed that Maria was a scheming woman, who was bold enough to curry favor from the elder to become a part of the Wilson family.

"This girl may be a powerful enemy for Jacqueline, but she is nothing compared to me!"

Lara softly mumbled under her breath, while still wearing a sweet smile.

She then took the initiative to walk towards Michael and greeted, "I'm sure we haven't seen each other for years, Mr. Wilson. But why do you seem younger than before? It seemed that this manor is such a nice place to live in. At this rate, you may live more than a hundred years!"

Lara tried her best to flatter Michael and then Looked at Maria, subtly raising an eyebrow.

“Sure enough, even the servants, who takes care of you, are also very beautiful! Well, Mr. Wilson, aren't you a Lucky one?"

Lara knew that Maria and Anthony were still yet to get married. After all, Raymond told her that Michael hadn't officially recognized Maria as his granddaughter-in-law.

That was why she was brave enough to belittle Maria in front of Michael, hinting that she looked like a servant.

Hearing this, Maria stood firmly. She did not say anything to retort, but she stared at Lara with her extremely cold eyes.

Lara was quite taken aback. It seemed that Maria wasn't so shallow. She knew what her true intentions were. But she was sensible enough not to stir trouble.