Lara's expression twisted in displeasure at her daughter's words. This girl, why was she so ignorant? It was obvious that Michael favored Maria, and he had said as much. But Jacqueline persisted in spurning the other woman, thereby insulting Michael himself. How could she expect to marry Anthony at this rate?

What a reckless girl she was!

While Michael was obviously already on her side, Maria could directly ignore Jacqueline's doubts if she wanted to.

But Maria still said, "Of course, I do have an evidence to back up my claim."

Then, Maria casually pointed to the sculpture.