The Villain Mom Awakens — Going Viral by Parenting on a Reality Show-Chapter 406 - 408: Of Equal Standing

["So you’re saying that being targeted for no reason and getting passive-aggressively ostracized is all Naomi Kenway’s fault? Don’t be ridiculous!"]

["I never said that. You’re just twisting my words. Why are you saying Jeanette bullied Naomi? Couldn’t it have been Naomi who bullied Jeanette? Our Jeanette is beautiful inside and out. All you vile creatures, get lost!"]

["Anyone with eyes can see how disgusting Jeanette Kensington is. Why are you in such a hurry to whitewash her?"]

["This variety show is really getting juicy. Maybe Naomi Kenway and Caleb Bishop really were an item, which is why Jeanette Kensington is so hostile toward her and can’t stand the sight of her. But I mean, what’s the point? Even if they really are exes, the woman is married with a child now. Why can’t Jeanette Kensington just let it go?"]

["I’ve noticed Caleb Bishop checking Naomi Kenway out a lot. The relationship between these three is very intriguing. Add in Naomi Kenway’s husband, and you’ve got an excellent four-person show."]

["If you don’t know what you’re talking about, then shut up. What four-person show? Nina and President Shaw are very much in love. Those two couldn’t care less about Jeanette Kensington and her little boyfriend. Don’t just drag them into this mess."]

["Starting with Mr. Jennings, I never thought I’d get this much tea from a parenting show. Super Mom, you’re really..."]

["You can say that again. The day Mr. Jennings’s mask came off was broadcast live. I heard she was disfigured. Serves her right. She should just go live on another planet!"]

...

Based on the results of the three competitions, the final rankings were quickly determined by the total scores:

First place was Naomi Kenway’s family;

Second place was Jeanette Kensington’s family;

Third place was Margaret Jennings’s family;

Fourth place was Ruby Preston’s family;

Fifth place was Chelsea Raines’s family;

During the final house selection segment, Ian went straight to the guide and took the icon for House Number Four.

"Mommy, Daddy! We get to live in the big house! Look!"

Aside from House Number Five, the other houses were more or less on the same level. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Penny Morgan went up and took House Number Three without much hesitation.

Margaret Jennings’s family took Number One, Ruby Preston’s family took Number Two, and Chelsea Raines’s family, who came in last, could only squeeze into House Number Five.

Before heading home, Ian thought of his painting. He hung his head slightly, then stared thoughtfully at the painting in the distance, reluctantly tearing his eyes away.

Naomi Kenway saw what was on his mind and went to ask the director if they could take the painting with them.

The director, after a brief pause, nodded. "Of course! If you like it, take it, Ms. Kenway."

"Thanks."

Naomi Kenway got the painting as she’d hoped and handed it to Ian with a smile.

Ian took it, held Naomi Kenway’s hand, and smiled so wide his eyes crinkled. "Thank you, Mommy~"

*

「The Shaw Estate」

"Jenna, don’t be in such a hurry to leave. I heard that you and the third young master of the Yates Family..."

Jane Chandler asked, turning slightly to the side.

Jenna Shaw stopped in her tracks. She ran a hand through her hair, looking uncomfortable. She admitted, "We’ve been seeing each other for so long, I am planning on being with him."

Jane Chandler’s eyes lit up. She beckoned to her. "Don’t be in such a rush to go."

Jane Chandler patted the spot on the sofa next to her. "Come, sit over here and tell Mom all about it."

Jenna Shaw reluctantly walked over. "Mom, I’m going to be late..."

"Aren’t you just going on a date? A few minutes won’t make a difference."

Jane Chandler patted Jenna Shaw’s hand with a smile. "Clay Yates isn’t bad. The Yates Family is large and prosperous, but... Clay Yates has two older brothers and a younger sister. Who knows how many ways the family fortune will be split by the time it gets to him. The Yates Group will definitely be inherited by his eldest brother. At most, he’ll just get a few subsidiary companies..."

As she spoke, she frowned slightly. "With this Clay Yates, if you marry him, you’d be marrying down."

Jenna Shaw started to speak, then stopped. "Mom, what era is this? Who talks about ’marrying down’ anymore?"

"What do you mean, ’who talks about it’? A marriage needs to be between social equals!" Sensing Jenna Shaw’s displeasure, Jane Chandler changed her tune. "I’m not saying I disapprove of you two being together, don’t be anxious. It’s not that Clay Yates is completely unworthy of you. The Yates Family has deep roots. They can barely be considered a match for our Shaw Family."

Jenna Shaw nodded.

Jane Chandler cleared her throat. "Have you really stopped considering Walter Ford? The Ford Family may not be as wealthy as the Yates Family, but Walter Ford is the only son. The Ford Family’s fortune will all be his."

"That’s enough, Mom," Jenna Shaw interrupted impatiently. "Why do you always bring this stuff up? I’m not looking for a husband based only on how much money he has. Besides, does the Shaw Family need money?"

"But no one complains about having too much money. The more you have, the more you have to think long-term. Besides, I was just thinking about how sincere Walter Ford looked..."

"You can’t trust a word that comes out of Walter Ford’s mouth. He was supporting several mistresses behind my back. Even if he’s really changed, so what? The thought of it just makes my skin crawl. Am I supposed to marry him and then spend every day worrying if he’s cheating or not? I, Jenna Shaw, haven’t sunk that low!"

Jane Chandler thought for a moment. "You have a point."

Jenna Shaw picked up her bag. "Mom, I’m not talking about this with you anymore, and don’t you bring up Walter Ford in front of me again. We’ve been over for a long time. Whether he becomes successful or destitute in the future has nothing to do with me!"

Thinking of Clay Yates, Jenna Shaw couldn’t help but smile. She said, "I’m very happy right now."

Seeing Jenna Shaw’s hurried steps, Jane Chandler couldn’t help but say, "You’ve been going out with Clay Yates every day recently. You should restrain yourself a little."

Jenna Shaw turned around. "When have I been going out on dates every day? I’m going out this time to buy a birthday present for my little nephew. Don’t tell me you’ve even forgotten Ian’s birthday?"

"Ian’s birthday..." Jane Chandler frowned slightly, as if she had just remembered.

"You really did forget? Your own grandson’s birthday? Mom, you could at least pay a little attention. You’re a grandmother now..."

Jane Chandler waved her hand dismissively. "Alright, stop nagging me. I may see him as my grandson, but does he see me as his grandmother? In the end, he’s still on his mother’s side."

"Isn’t that because you’re always finding fault with my sister-in-law? If you were a little nicer to her, would there even be two different camps? It’s not like you’re at war..."

"Can you blame me for that?" Jane Chandler said indignantly. "Look at what your sister-in-law is doing! Dragging her son onto a show to perform is one thing, but now she’s even managed to drag Ethan Shaw away with her! Every time I go to a banquet and someone asks about it, I feel so embarrassed..."

"What’s there to be embarrassed about..." Jenna Shaw muttered. "Plenty of companies have their own official accounts for promotion. This is the internet age. You should be thanking my sister-in-law for all the publicity she’s getting our family. Isn’t she saving us a ton on advertising fees?"

"I’m supposed to *thank* her?!" Jane Chandler snorted. "In your dreams!"