Obviously, Michael was also shocked because he didn't know.

Michael stroked his beard and said, “I did hear that Vincent got an apprentice not long ago, but the identity of this person was kept confidential. I didn't expect it to be you."

Maria nodded and said gently, “As Anthony said, it was his birthday that day. I felt like it I couldn't refuse him and spoil the event, so I eventually agreed to be his apprentice.”

What the hell?

Raymond cursed in his heart.