The Trending Topic Herself: The Villainess is the Superstar!-Chapter 236: Long Time No See

Seeing Monica so agitated, Tristan Rowe still kept his smiling demeanor: "Don’t be angry, Mrs. Monroe."

"It’s been so long since we’ve seen each other, surely we won’t meet as adversaries right away?"

Jasper Monroe and Monica both appeared with complex expressions.

Suddenly, there was some noise from the stairs, followed by a girl’s obedient voice: "Mommy, I’m a bit thirsty."

At the sudden sight of Kiki, Monica’s expression changed: "Kiki... why are you down here? Didn’t I tell you to stay upstairs and read the script properly?"

Kiki looked innocent: "I felt a bit stuffy upstairs, and there’s no hot water left."

Monica was momentarily at a loss for words; she clearly instructed Kiki not to come down, why was the usually obedient child suddenly acting so rebellious?

Kiki seemed to just notice Tristan Rowe, and was surprised: "Is this the guest who came to visit?"

Kiki concealed her thoughts; she knew her trip here wasn’t in vain.

She had just heard from Amy who delivered the fruit, saying there was a guest downstairs, clad in tailored clothing, with quite an impressive demeanor.

The reason Kiki could quickly gain a foothold in Kyston was not just due to her own growth in abilities, but also because of the important connections she brought. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

It’s like her good relationship with Felix Price, who helped her career significantly.

The importance of connections is self-evident.

Tristan’s gaze paused briefly on her face, and after a while, he smiled: "This must be Mr. Monroe’s youngest daughter? She’s grown so much. She looks quite like her... aunt."

"Aunt?" Kiki couldn’t help but voice her confusion.

Tristan tilted his head slightly, his expression complex and hard to decipher: "What, you don’t know you have an aunt?"

"I..."

Monica interrupted her first: "Alright Kiki, you should go rest upstairs now. I’ll have Auntie Zhang bring you some water later. You should go up!"

Kiki’s lips moved slightly, but she didn’t agree verbally.

"Why not stay downstairs for a bit? What’s the rush, Mrs. Monroe?"

Monica insisted: "Kiki, go upstairs."

Kiki was somewhat puzzled as to why Monica was avoiding her direct interaction with this man?

And what about the aunt he just mentioned? Kiki had been brought back for quite a long time, yet she’d never heard from any Monroe family members, or even outsiders, mentioning she had an aunt...

Monica persisted, and it wasn’t good for Kiki to hurt her reputation, as she always appeared "obedient" in Monica’s eyes.

"Alright, then I’ll go upstairs first."

Kiki finally glanced at Tristan, nodding politely: "I’ll be heading up first."

He smiled subtly, nodding softly.

Kiki turned around, trying hard to suppress her inner discomfort.

For some reason, whenever she looked Tristan in the eye, she felt uncomfortable all over. Because he had the same playful eyes as Maya Monroe, and just seeing him brought thoughts of Maya to Kiki’s mind.

Indeed, she consistently disliked people with such eyes.

Kiki held her breath and walked upstairs.

Though she didn’t manage to get Tristan’s contact information on this trip, she was somewhat regretful.

Missing the chance to meet an important figure, it’s false to say she wasn’t melancholic inside.

Jasper Monroe’s phone suddenly rang, and upon checking, it was the security guard calling.

Upon hearing the words, Jasper Monroe’s expression drastically changed: "Quick, tell Miss to go back first!"

But it was too late.

The security guard’s surprised voice sounded, seemingly in disbelief: "Huh? But Auntie Zhang has already led Miss inside..."

As soon as those words fell, another slender figure walked past the door.

Maya called out first: "Mom, Dad, I’m home."

Auntie Zhang was right beside her, carrying gift bags: "Miss, Sir and Madam have been thinking about you for a long time."

Maya nodded with a smile: "There were no scenes to shoot today, so I hurried over."

Whenever Maya had free time, she would visit the Monroe family to see Jasper Monroe and Monica.

Originally not someone who liked moving around, she was almost lazy, but she increasingly enjoyed coming to the Monroe family. Because she always felt she could find a missing part of emotion here.

Whenever Monica embraced her, Maya’s heart always held an indescribable complexity and sentiment.

Monica quickly stepped forward, appearing very flustered, her gaze constantly shifting between Maya and Tristan: "Maya, why did you come today?"

"There’s no schedule today, so I came over."

Maya’s gaze turned, finally seeing an entirely unexpected figure.

Her eyes narrowed slightly: "Third Uncle?"

Tristan stood up with a smile: "Long time no see."

Maya’s gaze lingered on Tristan, feeling slightly puzzled inside.

Why was Tristan here? Maya didn’t remember Tristan having any connections with the Monroe family; there’s no related description in the storyline.

However, having realized the difference between the real world and the storyline, Maya would no longer use the storyline as an absolute reference point.

Perhaps Tristan came to the Monroe family... with a purpose.

Monica stood beside Maya, hearing Maya’s address, feeling complex emotions, unconsciously holding Maya’s hand: "You’ve already met?"

Tristan had been residing abroad for a long time, so how did he and Maya meet?

Countless thoughts crossed Monica’s mind instantaneously.

Maya replied: "I’ve met Third Uncle at family gatherings a few times."

Upon hearing Maya’s words, Monica unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

She glanced toward Tristan, observing his response; he still maintained his smiling demeanor, showing no signs of anything abnormal.

Finally, Monica’s heart settled, and she unconsciously sighed in relief.

Tristan looked at Maya and slowly spoke: "Maya came home to visit Mr. and Mrs. Monroe? You actors must be quite busy, it’s commendable of you to show such filial piety."

Maya responded casually: "Is Third Uncle here for a visit?"

Tristan nodded, walking slowly: "I’ve been old friends with your parents for years; this time I specifically came to visit them. By the way..."

His voice suddenly lowered, slightly turning his head: "Please don’t inform the Old Madam of my return to the country. I’ve already booked a ticket for tomorrow. It’d only worry her to know."

Maya thought for a moment and agreed: "Third Uncle should visit the old residence when you’re free; Grandma misses you."

He paused, then smiled and agreed.

"This visit has indeed disturbed Mr. Monroe; it’s getting late, and to be honest, I have another proposal to discuss, so I’ll take my leave."

Monica couldn’t wait for him to leave, so upon hearing this, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Jasper Monroe didn’t know what he was up to, but he nodded: "Take it slow on the road."

Tristan chuckled softly: "No need to see me out."

He cast a last glance at Maya.