The Trending Topic Herself: The Villainess is the Superstar!-Chapter 149: Misunderstanding Maya Monroe

Seeing her excited expression, looking like she was ready to continue questioning, Maya suddenly felt a wave of annoyance.

"Second question already."

Brian Bennett chimed in beside her, "Yes, this is already the second question, let’s continue the game!"

Alisa Shelby composed herself and returned to her slightly shy demeanor.

"I’m really sorry, I got too excited and forgot the game rules."

In the following rounds of games, Kiki Monroe was constantly troubled because Leo Lancaster was targeting her and Alisa Shelby, as if deliberately singling them out.

Maya, on the other hand, quietly breathed a sigh of relief. She was really fed up with Kiki Monroe and Alisa Shelby, and just wanted to lay low, not wanting to participate in the game at all.

The reason Leo Lancaster was bothering Kiki Monroe was probably to get her attention. It seemed he had listened quite a bit to what Maya said last time.

Maya was pleased to see the increasingly frequent interactions between the two of them.

After completing several rounds of truth or dare penalties, Kiki Monroe finally found another opportunity to tackle Maya. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

She looked at Leo Lancaster with a complex expression, then gripped the microphone in her hand tightly.

"I’ve always wanted to know, what is it exactly that made you popular? What are you relying on?"

Without any playful or teasing intent, every question she posed felt like it was wrapped in shards of glass, the sharpness exposed, capable of cutting someone’s skin at any moment.

As she finished her last sentence, Kiki Monroe couldn’t restrain her expression, and a hint of disdain appeared on her face.

What am I relying on? That Maya is brainless or loves seeking attention?

Clearly, her acting talent surpassed Maya’s by far, and she always treated people around her with gentleness and politeness. Yet, all the opportunities and attention were directed towards Maya, while she was overlooked...

She was being cast as the background compared to Maya, and she wondered, why?

As the game was nearing its end, lifting her eyes, she saw Kiki Monroe’s impassioned look across from her, looking as if she was resisting the injustice of fate. Maya already had a plan in mind.

Having been laying low for so long, it was time she did something significant, like helping the protagonist stand out.

However, putting that aside, Kiki Monroe’s expression was really nonsense. If anyone should complain about the unfairness of fate and bad luck, it should be those unlucky villains, rather than a protagonist who is favored by fortune!

Despite her inner complaints, Maya still needed to pave the way for Kiki Monroe.

Maya slightly raised her chin, a smile on her lips, deliberately choosing a ridiculously arrogant expression: "How did I become popular?"

She gave a slight smile, her eyes sharp: "Of course, it’s because I’m beautiful, I can act well, I’m extraordinarily clever and quick to learn anything..."

Maya praised herself unabashedly, just short of claiming she was an unparalleled genius.

"Being so outstanding, isn’t it normal for me to be popular? The abnormality would be if I weren’t popular!"

Maya did not forget to flash a nonchalant smile at the audience below, making herself appear even more irksome.

The audience below immediately erupted with applause. If it were someone else doing this, they’d probably be irritating, but Maya’s looks can’t seem to make others dislike her. Moreover, she had demonstrated excellent acting skills recently and had gained quite a few fans in survival reality shows.

With many recognizing her talents, everything she said turned into a display of "confidence."

A strong and confident persona is positive energy and exactly what the audience loves.

Maya heard someone loudly calling her name, and she sleepily rubbed her eyes.

Kiki Monroe was stunned for a moment, surprised firstly that Maya spoke so much. She thought Maya would brush it off as she had before, but unexpectedly...

Maya slightly raised her slender, white arm, her beautiful eyes filled with a hint of laughter. Her slightly raised head looked bold and confident, like a dazzling pearl shining in the darkness, without a tarnished, unbearable past, always as radiant and eye-catching as ever, unmatched by anyone.

Kiki Monroe suddenly regretted asking that question—felt like she had just given Maya an opportunity to flaunt herself.

Despite being such an unbearable person, how could she say such big words? Most importantly, her demeanor was natural and confident, as if she was innately meant to be so outstanding...

Kiki Monroe lowered her head. Although reluctant to admit it, just a moment ago, she was indeed captivated by Maya for an instant.

Alisa Shelby smiled, showing not a hint of hostility: "Maya really is a very self-confident person. Your self-awareness..."

She chuckled lightly, "Seems a bit unclear. If I could be as strong-minded as Maya, perhaps I wouldn’t hang my head in shame over one or two comments from others."

Maya didn’t get angry, instead followed Alisa’s gaze, slightly narrowing her pretty eyes, and chuckled softly: "Quite good at being sarcastic, aren’t you?"

Her voice was somewhat cold but appeared very indifferent, as if she did not take Alisa seriously.

Having completed so many tasks, Maya had encountered all sorts of people, and people as hypocritical as Alisa Shelby were plentiful. As long as it did not affect the plot, Maya was not bothered dealing with her.

Alisa Shelby was taken aback for a second, then blinked her eyes, showing an innocent expression: "I might not understand, did you perhaps misunderstand me?"

This time, Maya hadn’t even replied when another gentle but threatening voice was heard: "I’ve always heard about how Alisa Shelby is so mellow, beautiful, and kind-hearted. Think they missed one thing, your ability to talk nonsense isn’t bad either."

Leo Lancaster stood tall and graceful, his face as gentle as jade, yet his eyes betrayed a touch of coldness.

The seemingly gentle teasing tone in his words was utterly filled with disdain.

Alisa Shelby was stunned; she couldn’t understand why the renowned actor suddenly targeted her.

Leo Lancaster always appeared gentle and polite to everyone, rarely showing his true emotions, especially negative ones.

He was perfect for an actor role, as there was nothing to fault in his behavior, appearing as flawless as a plaster sculpture.

But now...

Alisa Shelby was certain she had somehow pissed off this prominent actor.

Julian Caldwell’s expression slightly changed, and he couldn’t hold back: "Miss Alisa, Miss Maya is not what you think. She’s a great person, you have misunderstood her."

As her devoted fanboy, Julian Caldwell couldn’t tolerate anyone speaking negatively about Maya in his presence.

Alisa Shelby was stunned; this was something she hadn’t anticipated.

Why are so many people speaking up for Maya?