There were so many ways to get Michael's attention. Who in their right mind would pretend that she had the same skillset as a master like Vincent?

Did Maria think that Michael was a toddler who would easily believe whatever she said?

“Ha! What a Load of crap!"

As Raymond finally regained his senses after being in a daze for quite awhile, he reacted strongly to Maria's earlier claim.

Raymond Laughed maniacally. Indeed, Maria was beautiful, but he didn't expect her to be so stupid.

“Anthony, Look at your fiancee. Is this who you are going to marry? A pathetic liar? Fortunately, we are at home right now. If you took Maria to high-end cocktail parties and she said those words in front of those celebrities in Sheffield, everyone will lose their respect to the Wilson family!"

Raymond spoke loudly and exaggeratedly, obviously trying to humiliate Maria.

Then, he turned to Lara and Jacqueline and said, "Ladies, can you do us a favor and keep this incident a secret? Just pretend that you did not hear what Maria said. She's just trying too hard to impress my father. If other people heard this, they would Laugh at our family..."

Lara and Jacqueline had no problem cooperating with Raymond. "Mr. Wilson, please rest assured. We understand that it's just a tasteless farce.”

All this time, Anthony was just waiting for them to finish their sentences. When they were done, he finally spoke.

"You guys can really jump to conclusions too fast, huh? Since Maria is willing to reveal this, it's actually a huge fortune for the Wilson family."

After saying this, Anthony wore a meaningful smile on his face. He glanced at the people present as if they were all helpless fools.

“What? Anthony... What the hell are you talking about?"

Raymond chuckled nervously in confusion.

Why was Anthony so calm and confident? And what did he mean that Maria's boasting would be a fortune of the Wilson family?

Raymond swallowed hard.

He finally realized that something was wrong.

Maria and Anthony were too calm to be bluffing. Did it mean that they were actually saying the truth?

“Not Long ago, I attended a party in Jadforest Garden in Broome. It was actually Master Vincent Geoffrey's birthday. That's when he officially made Maria his apprentice. The chief and vice chief of the Jade Carving Association, as well as other famous masters in Broome, were present as witnesses," Anthony said with a gentle smile. He didn't even look at the crowd but just stared at Maria as if she was an invaluable treasure.

Maria blushed a Little, feeling quite embarrassed.

Of course, it was not because of what he was saying, but because of the warmth in Anthony's stares. Usually, he would keep a proper distance from Maria, but today in front of all these people, Anthony showed how close they could be.

Of course, he was just doing it for show. Or was he?

Maria told herself that Anthony was just pretending and was trying to keep herself calm.

“Maria, are you really Vincent's apprentice?"