The Villain Mom Awakens — Going Viral by Parenting on a Reality Show-Chapter 353: InfiniTech’s Lady Boss

"We released some behind-the-scenes photos, and the audience loves your look and your acting. In just a few short months, your popularity has soared. I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you in our film. I plan to give you a bigger role in the later promotional stages. Nicole, do you have any suggestions? I know you have a lot of great ideas, so feel free to tell me. I’ll do my best to incorporate them."

Half an hour later, Simon Sawyer returned, by which time Ruby Preston and Naomi Kenway had worked out a general promotional strategy.

Ruby Preston looked at Simon Sawyer and said, "I’ve been thinking... Sean, since you want to stay on set, you can stay here for a few more days."

"Really?" Simon Sawyer couldn’t hold back the smile spreading across his face, and the gloom that had enveloped him vanished completely.

Naomi Kenway took all of this in. She glanced to the side and saw that Ruby Preston was also lost in thought.

As she was leaving, Simon Sawyer saw Naomi Kenway to the door. He said, "Take care on your way, Aunt Kenway."

Naomi Kenway nodded. Leaning against the doorframe, she gave him a smile and said casually, "I know you’re a child who doesn’t talk much but has a rich inner world, Sean. You really do love your mother, don’t you?"

The light in Simon Sawyer’s eyes flared for an instant before dimming again. He hung his head, looking uncharacteristically helpless. "I still remember what you told me, Aunt Kenway, but it’s just so hard. I’m stupid. Some words get to the tip of my tongue, but I can never get them out. I..." He pressed his lips together, their color draining slightly. "I... I... I don’t know how to make her happy. I’m so clumsy with my words that I always end up making her angry."

"You don’t have to go out of your way to please her. You just need to express your real feelings. For example, that you want to be with her, that you really like spending time with her—just say it. I know it’s because you usually spend so little time together that you feel lost when you’re suddenly alone with her. Don’t panic. It’s just a matter of time. Hazel Preston asked you to stay here. That shows she’s trying to change, too, doesn’t it?"

Naomi Kenway’s voice was like a gentle spring breeze. Simon Sawyer slowly nodded and thanked her earnestly, "Thank you, Aunt Kenway. You’re the best person I’ve ever met."

Naomi Kenway couldn’t help but laugh. "Thank you for the compliment. Sean is a very good kid, too."

[A kid’s compliments are always so direct and sincere. If a handsome little guy like Sean praised me like that, I’d probably be happy for the rest of the day.]

[Naomi Kenway really is a good person. She said so many things we were all thinking. Thank goodness Director Preston and Sean are both changing.]

[Ruby Preston is such an irresponsible mother! She can’t even tell what her own son is thinking and just assumes he hates her? How can she be so conceited? Listening to her, you’d think she’s the victim. She acts like she’s sacrificed so much while Sean is just a cold-hearted, ungrateful brat.]

[You can’t really say that. Those involved are clouded, while onlookers see clearly. Ruby Preston truly loves her child; she just used the wrong methods.]

[I don’t believe she truly loves him. If she really loved her child, she would make time to spend with him, wouldn’t she?]

[So what counts as love then? Giving up her career to devote herself entirely to her child?]

[The people in this stream are so polarized. Actually, things are pretty good right now. Director Preston and Sean are both slowly changing and adjusting to each other. Even though it’s awkward, they’re gradually adapting to a new dynamic. I think that’s what love is.]

[Naomi Kenway really hit the nail on the head. Thank goodness for her, otherwise who knows how long Director Preston and Sean would have kept misunderstanding each other.]

[I hope they get along well. They’re both such wonderful people. I hope Director Preston and Sean’s relationship improves soon.]

...

That evening, there was a banquet—the engagement party for the eldest son of Veridia’s Morton Family, which Naomi Kenway would be attending with Ethan Shaw. Ethan Shaw was too swamped with work to get away, so after picking Ian up from kindergarten, Naomi Kenway quickly got ready and then took her son to the company.

On the way, Naomi Kenway kept looking her son over. Ian was wearing a well-tailored white children’s suit that made his small face look even more refined and striking. For a moment, Naomi seemed to see a shadow of Ethan Shaw in Ian. Ethan Shaw himself was fond of white suits, and Ian already looked like he was cast from the same mold as his father. In this outfit, the resemblance was even more pronounced.

Naomi Kenway had never seen what Ethan Shaw looked like as a child, but looking at Ian, she could imagine it. Ian’s eyes were dark and bright, and his cheeks were as smooth as a peeled egg. She wondered if Ethan Shaw had been this cute when he was little.

The car stopped in front of the company building. Naomi Kenway looked up at the towering office building, then took Ian’s hand and walked inside.

[Whoa, the camera just panned past for a second, but I’m pretty sure I saw that right? InfiniTech???]

[Holy cow, it really is InfiniTech. Looks like her husband is a high-level executive. Ordinary people can’t get a job at InfiniTech.]

[He looks so young, I can’t believe he’s an executive at InfiniTech. So young and successful! No wonder their family is so loaded!]

[Judging by President Shaw’s vibe, he’s probably a director at least.]

[I think he’s more likely a VP on the board of directors. He just has that look of a guy born with a silver spoon in his mouth.]

[InfiniTech is the Shaw Family’s company. If President Shaw works here, no wonder he’s so close with Flora Shaw.]

[Wait, President Shaw’s last name is Shaw, his aunt is Flora Shaw, and he works at InfiniTech... Don’t you guys think...? I’m almost afraid to even consider it.]

[So President Shaw works at InfiniTech! Oh my god, that’s amazing. Now let’s see who dares call him an actor who’s just a pretty face!]

[OMG, rich, handsome, and dotes on his wife. Does a man like that actually exist in real life? I feel like I’m hallucinating.]

...

The moment Naomi Kenway stepped into the company, she saw Liam Sherman walking over respectfully. He said, "Ma’am, President Shaw sent me down to greet you and Ian."

"Thank you for your trouble."

On the way, they ran into a few employees. The one in the lead, Director Hathway, recognized Naomi Kenway. He nodded and said, "Mrs. Shaw, are you here to see President Shaw?"

Naomi Kenway nodded. "Excuse us."

As she rode the private elevator, watching the numbers inside climb higher and higher, Naomi Kenway was completely unaware that the discussion in the livestream about Ethan Shaw’s identity was growing more and more intense.

With a DING, Naomi Kenway led Ian out of the elevator.

"Ma’am, President Shaw is in a meeting right now. It’s expected to end in about ten minutes. Please wait in his office for a little while. As per President Shaw’s instructions, I’ve prepared the juices and drinks that you and Ian like."

"Thank you."

"It’s my duty."

Arriving at the office, Liam Sherman bowed. "Ma’am, Young Master, please come in."

[If I’m not mistaken, did the plaque on the door just say "Chief Executive Officer"???]

[The elevator went to the twenty-third floor. I heard this entire floor is the exclusive area for InfiniTech’s CEO.]

[I just looked it up! InfiniTech’s Chairman, Jonathan Shaw, has a son named Ethan Shaw! There are no photos, but his position is CEO!!]

[So, does that mean our Nina is the wife of InfiniTech’s boss?]