Lara spent a lot of money just to buy this gift. Both the quality of the jade and the technique used in the sculpture had been verified by a professional appraisal agency. Therefore, she had no doubt that it was Vincent Geoffrey's work.

“Maria, what are you insinuating? Are you trying to depreciate my mom's grand gift? You're trying to make yourself look ridiculous. This costs a fortune. How can it be a fake?"

Jacqueline chuckled while shaking her head.

She was so bothered until now because Anthony always defended Maria. She was afraid that she could never get a chance to win his affection again.

But right now, she thought that Maria foolishly put herself into trouble. Hence, she felt that there was still a glimpse of hope.