The Trending Topic Herself: The Villainess is the Superstar!-Chapter 78: The Fourth Guest

Ian Rowe was helping Maya Monroe with her luggage, and she followed closely behind him. Regardless of whether the luggage was heavy or not, it’s always nice to have someone help you carry it.

Scott and the others had already driven over in a camper van, and upon seeing Maya’s figure, a few assistants quickly got off the vehicle.

Scott took the luggage from Ian’s hand, still staring blankly at his face.

Why did he find this person somewhat familiar... He could guarantee it wasn’t a common kind of familiar, because the person in front of him looked anything but common. The graceful and elegant build, the inscrutable demeanor, all made him feel like he had seen this person somewhere before.

Maya explained, "This is my husband, Ian Rowe."

Upon hearing Maya’s words, Scott had an epiphany. No wonder this person looked so familiar, he had seen him in financial reports more than once; his success stories were even documented in textbooks for study and learning.

Scott knew Maya was married, but he hadn’t expected her spouse to be Ian Rowe.

Back in university, Scott actually studied finance and idolized Ian Rowe. Even though he had switched careers to entertainment assistance, his admiration for Ian remained.

He stammered for words: "A perfect match... Hello, Mr. Rowe!"

After speaking, he clumsily bowed.

Ian raised an eyebrow slightly: "You’re too kind."

"No, no, not at all. I’ve always admired you..."

Ian glanced at Maya standing to the side and said to Scott, "Thank you for your help."

Scott hurriedly waved his hand, overwhelmed with flattery: "No, not at all, it’s part of my job!" He started to get formal with his words.

Ian took one last look at Maya: "Let’s get in the car."

At this moment, the sun was shining brightly, but Maya felt that her future was bleak.

She had just seen Ian and Scott chatting and thought she could delay a bit longer, but it seems that whatever is meant to happen will happen.

Maya didn’t really want to get into the camper van, dragging her feet up reluctantly, her tone also expressing displeasure: "Well... then I’m really leaving now..."

To Ian, her actions seemed like reluctance to part with him. He was slightly moved in his heart until he saw Maya sitting in the back seat.

"Mr. Rowe, we’re leaving now!" Scott called out.

Ian nodded, his gaze deep.

*

After arriving at the designated location, the program crew explained some precautions and then led them to a simple room, saying that the recording would begin soon.

Maya could feel that the other guests around her instantly became spirited.

Listlessly, Maya shuffled to the back and stood at the door, really not wanting to go in.

An employee came over: "Ms. Monroe, the live recording inside is about to start, please go in quickly."

With heavy steps, Maya dragged her suitcase inside.

Various camera equipment had already been set up inside, and the live broadcast had begun the moment she stepped through the door.

"Our fourth guest has arrived, it’s the recent sensation, Maya Monroe, who has captured a large fanbase with her excellent acting and genuine, unpretentious personality!" This was the host’s voice.

Maya tugged at the corners of her mouth, passing it off as a smile. She was dressed in neat and simple casual clothes, wearing sneakers, looking more like someone seriously participating in the Great Survival Challenge compared to the other artists in their glamorous suits and dresses.

The comments in the live broadcast room were going wild.

[Baa Baa Baa: Great Survival Challenge, Episode 2! I’m here!!]

[To Grandfather Fly: Maya Monroe! I thought she would come in her iconic red dress and green high heels, but she actually switched it up! To be honest, her stunning looks aren’t just for show!]

[Maya Maya Maya Maya Maya: Supporting my sister! Luna is amazing!]

[Stop War Pig: Welcome to watch Maya’s extraordinary daily life]

[Tsk Tsk Tsk: Wow, it’s actually Maya Monroe! The moment I opened the live broadcast, there she was!]

Maya instinctively glanced around at the people, one being a middle-aged man with glasses, who noticed her gaze and showed a friendly smile. He should be Jamie Miller, a regular on variety shows, known for his humorous presence that livens up the atmosphere. Another was a young, handsome man who seemed very concerned about his image, showing a look of disdain when he caught Maya’s eye, probably Justin Morgan, the lead in a popular idol drama.

And there was a female artist...

Maya frowned slightly because she felt the hostility in the other’s gaze. She thought the voice sounded familiar, Jessica Young, wasn’t she the one who failed to snatch a role from her? But since she didn’t succeed, why is she here for the variety show? Does this mean she’s snatched someone else’s role?

Maya inwardly cursed her luck, thinking people should stick to their goals. Why change targets halfway?

With Maya, there were four regular guests, and just as she recollected the last one’s name, someone walked in from outside.

The host’s voice sounded: "Our fifth regular guest is also here, it’s Miles Wallace! Leader of the popular boy band FREE, an all-round idol skilled in singing and dancing!"

Miles Wallace also carried a black suitcase. Around his neck was a silver skull necklace, combining his cool and stylish demeanor with his unbelievably refined face in a strangely fitting way. His skin was very fair, and his lips were crimson, making him look like both a mysterious prince from a castle and a legendary vampire.

Miles’ distinctive good looks were a significant reason for his rise to the top.

One distinctive feature of live variety shows is their high interactivity with the audience. At this moment, the live screen was being flooded with comments, line after line of subtitles, covering even Miles’ face, fully demonstrating his immense popularity.

Miles wore a calm expression, merely nodding. Standing next to Maya, he instinctively glanced at her. Despite the simple attire, Maya’s face was unforgettable. After a brief moment of thought, he remembered she was the recent trending search regular, often the topic of debates between James Wallace and Julian Caldwell.

A considerable change... 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

He turned his head away, his eyes devoid of emotion. Remembering Claire Brooks’ advice, he shifted his steps outward slightly, a subtle move almost unnoticed by others.

But Maya had keen observational skills and quickly noticed Miles’ actions. Maya recalled Ryan Spencer advising her before coming here, saying that Miles was a current hot topic, with high popularity, and she should avoid associating too much with him, as his fans were fiercely competitive.

What does this imply? Associating with Miles could lead to a bad reputation, couldn’t it? Maya’s villainous thinking was too ingrained; almost instinctively, she moved a step towards Miles.