Chapter 17

Although it was just one word, it was full of warning.

Vincent hurriedly added, “Anyway, I did it for charity. Don't haggle over every ounce. A master is to his disciple what a father is to his daughter. I have merely borrowed your design. After I die, all the glory and wealth of the Geoffrey Jade Carving School will be yours.”

If Vincent's words ever leaked out to the public, it would cause a great uproar in the jade carving industry.

It was well known that Vincent didn't have any disciples.

But now, common knowledge seemed to be far from the truth. In fact, Vincent seemed to have already found a successor and even prepared his will.

If Maria inherited Vincent's wealth, she would become one of the top 100 female billionaires in the country overnight.

“What disciple? Didn't I refuse you for the ninety-ninth time Last month? I am not your disciple," Maria corrected him calmly.