The Trending Topic Herself: The Villainess is the Superstar!-Chapter 56: Eating Vinegar Out of Jealousy

Maya Monroe received a call from Ryan Spencer not long ago, asking her what her relationship with Joel Quinn was.

This question truly left Maya Monroe baffled, so she just told the truth: no relationship at all.

Ryan Spencer then asked if she had bought her own trending topic.

Maya Monroe still replied no. She was eager to be left alone and fade into obscurity, so why would she buy her own trending topic to increase popularity?

Ryan Spencer was silent for a few seconds on the other end, leaving her with a suggestion to check out the trending topics before hanging up.

Maya Monroe was puzzled, but the large screen was showing her favorite food channel, with a fruit platter on her left hand and the essential sunflower seeds for watching dramas on her right. With such a luxurious setup, how could Maya Monroe spare any attention to look at trending topics?

Just moments ago, Ryan Spencer’s tone wasn’t good, which was enough to suggest she was involved in another bad trending topic. Since it was a bad trending topic, Maya Monroe could relax and continue eating sunflower seeds in peace.

Suddenly, a low-pressure aura hit, causing Maya Monroe to shiver subconsciously. She frowned and looked back, seeing that Ian Rowe had returned, and she instantly smiled, "Honey, you’re back! I’ve missed you so much. You don’t know how bored I was at home without you all day!"

She still persisted in her greasy mode.

Unexpectedly, Ian Rowe squinted at her, seeming to harbor a storm in his eyes, but he said nothing and went upstairs in the next second.

Originally, Vincent Summers would leave after dropping Ian Rowe off, but seeing Ian in a particularly bad mood, he went into the living room again.

Vincent Summers took a few steps toward Maya Monroe, "You’re stirring up rumors with others again? Isn’t this just blatantly putting a green hat on our Ian? Do you really think our Ian is a fool?"

Vincent Summers was also puzzled. The hidden marriage was suggested by Maya Monroe not long after they married, wanting to stir up scandals with male celebrities to gain popularity, single image being more appealing and not wanting marriage to hinder her development. Ian agreed, or rather, he didn’t care. Ian didn’t care about Maya, naturally didn’t care about what Maya said, who she was rumored with.

Vincent Summers even thought, even if one day Maya Monroe really had an affair, Ian would do nothing but hand her the divorce papers. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

But Ian was becoming increasingly abnormal these days, which Vincent Summers could genuinely feel. Ian would occasionally zone out at work, and after seeing Maya Monroe’s trending topics, he would have a black face all day, as if a vinegar jar had been knocked over.

Maya Monroe frowned tightly, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

She couldn’t understand what Vincent Summers was saying.

Vincent Summers snorted coldly, seemingly wanting to vent more, but Ian’s warning from a while ago was still vivid in his mind.

Ian asked him to get along well with Maya Monroe...

Get along well...

Vincent Summers pursed his lips, feeling extremely uncomfortable, as he was used to bantering with Maya Monroe, how could he suddenly get used to being polite?

"Why aren’t you talking, cat got your tongue?"

Again with that provocative tone.

Vincent Summers turned his head harshly, leaving only a quick view of the back of his head for Maya Monroe.

"Just fend for yourself, Maya Monroe..."

Maya Monroe stayed at home all afternoon, naturally having dinner with Ian Rowe in the evening.

Maya Monroe had a heavier palate, liking salty, spicy, or sweet foods, while Ian preferred milder dishes, the kind that couldn’t have even half a spoon of salt. A big table full of dishes, clearly divided at a glance.

Ian’s gaze moved to Maya Monroe, who was eating happily opposite him, having just stuffed her mouth with fragrant rice, her cheeks instantly round.

Ian’s gaze deepened, subtly withdrawing his gaze.

He had no appetite now. He had calmed down in the study just now, only feeling childish for being bothered by a trending topic.

Maya Monroe glanced at him during her meal, her voice slightly muffled, "Honey, eat your meal."

Under her gaze, Ian only felt the restlessness in his heart becoming increasingly uncontrollable.

Joel Quinn had explained to him in detail, even talking about their childhood, all just to prove innocence. But Ian was still agitated, knowing himself to be inherently suspicious.

"Maya Monroe..." He couldn’t help but speak.

Maya Monroe looked at him with bright eyes, "What’s wrong?"

The harsh sound of a chair scraping against the floor followed, as Ian took the suit jacket draped over the chair and went upstairs.

He felt inexplicably confused by his own emotions.

Maya Monroe blinked, seemingly still not recovered from the earlier upheaval.

Beside her, Mrs. Wang was a kind-hearted woman who slowly lowered her head and softly whispered in Maya’s ear, "Madam, it seems that the gentleman is in a bad mood. Go upstairs and show some concern; this is a good opportunity to improve marital relations."

Maya nodded, thinking Mrs. Wang made sense.

However, she hadn’t finished eating yet and couldn’t muster the energy to do anything else.

"In a bad mood, huh? It’s alright, he’ll be fine after some time alone."

Maya continued eating, her tone showing complete indifference. Mrs. Wang seemed wanting to say more, but Maya interjected with praise, "Mrs. Wang, your cooking is really delicious!"

Mrs. Wang nodded hurriedly, momentarily at a loss for words, only thinking that Maya was really impractical.

When it was time to sleep at night, Ian was still cold as ever. Of course, Maya wouldn’t go comfort him to boost her impression points, and she also turned, facing away from Ian.

However, the smell of tobacco lingered around her nose, slightly bitter, slightly astringent...

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FREE is undoubtedly a top-tier boy band, with five members, boasting a terrifying number of fans. Captain and face of the group, Miles Wallace, has multiple times been voted a public sweetheart by netizens, a leading figure in the spotlight.

The variety show interview that FREE participated in is well-known, famous for daring to ask.

The host, clad in a black suit, raised the microphone, "FREE has released the latest album ’Oxygen,’ but as far as I know, its popularity has remained in second place, while the trending topic’s top spot has recently been dominated by Maya Monroe. I wonder what the members think about that?"

A very unlikable way of questioning.

The youngest member, James Wallace, smiled, revealing his harmless-looking tiger teeth, a look that won him many mom-fans, "I was fortunate enough to have met Senior Maya before; she’s a very charming person. Her occupying the top of the trending list just showcases her appeal. In our view, making it to the top of the trending list doesn’t matter; the most important thing is for our fans to love our work..."

After finishing the recording, James Wallace tore off his earpiece, speaking agitatedly, "Damn Maya Monroe, why is she everywhere!"

The tiger teeth remained sharp, but his expression no longer held humility.