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.

“Maria, what are you talking about? Look at it carefully. This is obviously Master Geoffrey's work! Can someone else imitate his outstanding skill? If this isn't made by him, then who did? Ha! Are you going to tell us that you're the one who carved it?"

Like a crazed man, Raymond sneered constantly and spoke more and more loudly.

Intrigued by Maria's statement, Michael also frowned and stared at the jade carving piece, observing it carefully.

Raymond couldn't help but ask, “What about you, Dad? Do you also think she's telling the truth? You should have seen so many of Master Geoffrey's masterpieces. You have collected a lot of his jade carving pieces, and some of them were even given to you as gifts by Master Geoffrey himself. In other words, among us here, you must be the one who's most familiar with Master Geoffrey's work, right?"

“Yes, you are right about that." Michael nodded slowly, his eyes still fixed on the sculpture.

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“I'm very familiar with Vincent's techniques. I don't know if he did this himself, but I'm sure that this piece applied his unique technique in jade carving.”

Hearing this, the last trace of worry in the hearts of Lara and Jacqueline dissipated.

Their expressions became confident again, wondering what Maria could say for herself now.

“Well, to answer Mr. Wilson's question...

Yes, I was the one who carved it," said Maria calmly.

The reception room was full of people, but ironically, it had been very quiet.

Not bothered by the awkward silence, Maria took a sip of her tea after finishing her words.

At the same time, Anthony, who was sitting beside Maria, quietly refilled her drink.

But Lara and Jacqueline, who came here to give the precious gift, were obviously infuriated. They couldn't help showing disgusted expressions on their face as they sneered at Maria.

"This is a piece designed and made by Master Geoffrey himself. How dare you say that it was your work?! That's just ridiculous in so many ways!"

Finally, Jacqueline couldn't contain her emotions. Her disdain towards Maria was overflowing.

After all, for her, Maria's statement was incomprehensible.

Even if she wanted to show off in front of Michael, she should have thought of this in advance and made up a more convincing story. Right now, she was just making a fool of herself.