The Trending Topic Herself: The Villainess is the Superstar!-Chapter 209: You Played a Eunuch?

Kiki stared intently at Maya’s face, not missing a single reaction.

She slowly furrowed her brows.

No reaction... Maya didn’t show any sign of surprise.

Maya slowly raised her eyes, scanning Kiki’s face before saying, "Not pretending anymore? I thought you’d still act like the pitiful little damsel you used to be. Or maybe..."

Maya’s face slowly moved closer, her eyes fixed straight on Kiki’s: "Are you not the real Kiki?"

Kiki clenched her teeth, showing a hint of embarrassment, but soon let out a cold snort: "What nonsense are you talking about? How could I not be myself?! For someone like you, I no longer intend to put on a facade like before!"

Even though her words were tough, there was a flicker of fear inside her.

If Maya’s previous foolishness and cluelessness were also an act...

"Maya, our relationship has deteriorated to this point, there’s no need to keep up appearances anymore!"

"I don’t know why you keep opposing me, always making things difficult for me, but I promise I won’t let you off easily. I’ve already established myself in Kyston, no longer the ant that could only live at your mercy!"

"This audition is the best beginning, Yvonne Hall may favor you, but you’re just a pile of mud that’s beyond help! As for me... I’ll show you the gap in our abilities! The lead role in ’Mirror’ is mine, and everything you have will be mine eventually..."

As she spoke, sparks seemed to fly from her eyes, burning with fierce determination.

Maya let out a light laugh, crossing her arms as she watched the protagonist’s performance.

The protagonist, Kiki, was portrayed in the book as kind, gentle, easy-going, and hardworking, indifferent to fame and fortune. Far from the forceful person now, determined to compete against her...

But it was surprisingly real, as who could truly not care about anything?

The most important thing was that after Kiki strived for success, she could easily overthrow her.

Kiki was stunned for a moment by Maya’s smile: "What do you mean..."

The sound of a click came from the door, someone was opening it, followed by rapid footsteps.

Monica came over holding porridge: "Kiki, did you remember wrong? This is what Aunt Zhang just made for you."

Kiki had already retreated back under the covers, showing a frail expression, no sign of her earlier dominance: "I... maybe my memory is messed up, I always thought I told Aunt Zhang..."

As she spoke, she touched her forehead, looking weak.

Monica sighed and sat down beside Kiki: "The doctor just said it was from overexertion, just need a few days’ rest, come on, have some porridge."

Monica said as she fed Kiki porridge.

Maya, sitting there, was extremely bored, said: "It’s almost time for work, I should go."

"So soon?" Monica’s spoon slipped into the bowl.

She placed the bowl on the table, then said to Maya: "Work is most important, you absolutely can’t delay your time."

Monica said as she took Maya’s hand: "Come on, Maya darling, I’ll walk you downstairs."

She didn’t forget to remind Kiki: "Kiki, rest for a while, I’ll be right back."

Kiki obediently nodded.

After everyone had left, Kiki’s gaze moved to the bowl on the table, where the spoon stood alone.

She gripped the bowl tightly, then slowly released her hand. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

The delicate porcelain bowl fell onto the carpet, with the remaining porridge splattering, leaving a stain.

Downstairs, Jasper was chatting with Leo and Joel.

"How is Kiki doing?"

Monica looked at him: "She’s fine, just needs a little rest. I’m escorting Maya for a bit, she’s busy with work, no matter what, work cannot be delayed."

Jasper nodded knowingly, got up and walked over, car keys already in hand: "I’ll take Maya."

"Uncle Jasper." It was Leo’s voice.

"I’m free right now, let me take Maya, you can stay and take care of Kiki."

Jasper pondered for a moment.

Monica nodded: "If Leo takes her, it’ll definitely be quicker."

Maya said: "I’ve already called for my assistant, it won’t take long for them to arrive."

Between the assistant and Leo, Monica naturally trusted Leo more, after all he grew up under her watch: "Still, let Leo take you, we’d be more at ease, besides, with all the scenes Leo’s shot, he’s definitely familiar with the route to your company and the film set."

Maya wanted to tell Monica that she and Leo weren’t in the same company, but seeing her determined expression, Maya knew nothing she said would matter.

Seeing Maya nod, Monica was completely relieved: "When you have free time, come home and visit, Maya darling."

As Leo was leading Maya outside, he suddenly saw Joel quickly stride forward, and he smiled and cocked his head: "Just remembered I need to go to the office too, how about you give me a lift, Leo?"

Leo hesitated, his gaze lightly resting on him: "Didn’t you drive here? Need a ride?"

Joel smiled, half-jokingly said: "We haven’t caught up in a while, let’s have a chat."

"We’ve met quite a few times over the past couple of days."

"Oh, come on, you’re so difficult! I just want to bum a ride, can’t you let me on?"

He then looked at Maya, eyes smiling: "You don’t mind, Maya? We were so close as kids, remember playing house, you’d be the princess, and I’d be your little Joel?"

"You played a eunuch?"

Joel nodded with a nonchalant expression: "You didn’t really forget, did you?"

"No."

"So, Maya, we’re such good friends, you let me..."

"Let’s go." This time it was Leo’s cool voice.

Joel took a couple of steps forward and threw an arm around Leo’s shoulders: "I knew you couldn’t be so heartless, we’re good brothers!"

In the car, Maya sat in the back seat while Joel took the front passenger seat.

Joel glanced around the car interior and smiled: "Looks like you’ve made a lot of money these past few years, nice car, I like it."

Leo cast him a light look: "Of course, nothing compared to you, your CEO career has been flourishing these years, always the center of attention."

Joel shook his head: "Not really, just made a few bucks, haven’t even saved enough for a wedding."

Leo smiled but said nothing.

Maya was slouched comfortably in the back seat, occasionally taking some snacks from her pocket.