The Trending Topic Herself: The Villainess is the Superstar!-Chapter 230: Competing for Attention with a Teddy Bear

Chapter 230: Chapter 230: Competing for Attention with a Teddy Bear

The assistant instinctively looked in Alisa Shelby’s direction, her eyes filled with the utmost desire, hoping that Alisa Shelby would step up to protect her, just like she did earlier, standing up for her.

But her wish eventually fell through. Alisa Shelby was staring straight ahead, ignoring her plea.

The assistant covered her head: "I didn’t mean to push her or hit her. It was all because she dirtied the clothes first! I just lost control of my emotions for a moment. Yes... I just lost control of my emotions!"

"Lost control of your emotions?" Maya Monroe snorted coldly: "You think you can dismiss bullying so lightly? If I were to hit you next, would it also be ’lost control of emotions’?"

"Look at how badly her arm’s injured! Is a person’s wellbeing less important than a piece of clothing?!"

Ivy’s arm injury had already been bandaged, with thick layers of bandages wrapped around, looking seriously hurt.

Scott was nodding repeatedly beside Maya Monroe, realizing that the reason she ordered him to wrap several more layers earlier was for the threatening effect.

The assistant turned pale as she couldn’t fathom Maya Monroe personally standing up for a mere assistant like Ivy.

Recalling Maya Monroe’s previous notorious deeds, if she really got beaten up by her, would she even survive? With Maya Monroe’s family’s wealth, even if she ended up in the ICU, it would be like swallowing bitter medicine in silence...

The assistant couldn’t bear to look at Ivy’s heavily bandaged injury. She distinctly remembered not using much force, so how did Ivy get hurt so severely? Could it be that she used excessive force herself, leading to the current mess?

The assistant felt guilty and stammered: "I, I..."

Alisa Shelby frowned but remained silent.

"Now, shouldn’t this matter be resolved? My assistant has apologized for soiling your clothes, shouldn’t you apologize now?"

Alisa Shelby completely ignored her, and the assistant planned a desperate struggle: "I already said it wasn’t intentional! Are you just purposely shielding them, making things difficult for me to help Ivy vent her anger?!"

"I am indeed shielding. I won’t stand idle while my people are bullied. Now you must apologize—a sincere apology!"

Maya Monroe’s icy gaze swept over, and the assistant couldn’t help but tremble.

Ian Rowe’s gaze shifted away from Maya Monroe, merely glancing indifferently at Yvonne Hall.

Yvonne Hall understood his intent in an instant:

"In my opinion, hitting people is too barbaric. Ivy has already apologized, and further violence would be unreasonable."

Yvonne Hall turned to Alisa Shelby: "What do you think?"

Alisa Shelby forced a smile: "Indeed, that’s the case." She looked at the assistant beside her, her tone sinking: "Apologize."

The assistant felt slightly wronged, but with Alisa Shelby speaking up, she had no room to resist.

The assistant bowed: "I’m sorry, it was impulsive of me... I was wrong earlier, and I will reflect on myself."

Alisa Shelby was tense: "I will cover the medical expenses, and next time, I will have my assistant apologize sincerely to Ivy. I’m truly sorry, our actions were inappropriate."

After speaking, she looked at Maya Monroe and then shifted her gaze to Ian Rowe.

Yvonne Hall acted according to Ian’s signal.

That’s how Alisa Shelby thought.

Maya Monroe turned to Ivy: "Do you forgive her?"

Ivy understood that, to some extent, she represented Maya Monroe’s reputation, and continued aggression might negatively affect Maya Monroe.

"I... I forgive her."

The assistant heaved a sigh of relief, her body going limp.

The tricky matter was finally resolved, yet Alisa Shelby couldn’t bring herself to smile.

Clearly, she took the initiative, but it ended with her assistant apologizing to Ivy...

Yvonne Hall also quietly breathed a sigh of relief. With Ian Rowe nearby, she absolutely had to resolve this matter well, at least not letting Maya Monroe feel wronged. If Maya Monroe had persisted, it would have been difficult for her to handle, but luckily, Maya Monroe didn’t dwell on it for too long.

Yvonne Hall gave a grateful glance at Maya Monroe.

Alisa Shelby left with her entourage, feeling utterly humiliated by the assessing and playful gazes directed at her. The onlookers were also dispersed by Yvonne Hall.

Yvonne Hall said: "I have a few scenes to shoot. Now that Maya is free, you two can go for a walk."

After speaking, she left, as playing the third wheel was not something she wanted to do.

"Let’s go, take me for a walk."

A clear and soft voice sounded.

An articulate hand suddenly appeared in front of her.

Today, he was dressed casually. The simple white shirt on him appeared exceptionally elegant, with light-colored flower patterns embroidered on the collar, complementing his handsome face remarkably.

Maya Monroe glanced around, lightly coughing twice: "With so many people..."

Ian Rowe withdrew his hand, not the least bit irritated, instead teasing with interest: "Are you shy?"

Maya Monroe didn’t know how to reply, so she didn’t speak.

She coughed twice awkwardly, changing the subject: "Why didn’t you let me know before you came over?"

Ian Rowe raised an eyebrow, squinting slightly: "Since you wouldn’t answer my calls, I simply skipped that step."

For some reason, Maya Monroe detected a hint of resentment in his tone. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"My phone was out of battery yesterday."

"Oh..." he responded, curving his lips: "What a coincidence."

Indeed, credibility is something that needs to be built continuously. Given her numerous black marks, her credibility with Ian Rowe was probably negative now.

"Where do you want to go for a stroll?"

He paused: "First, let’s go to the hotel where you’re temporarily staying."

Maya Monroe skillfully input her fingerprint, leading Ian Rowe inside.

"It might be a bit messy here, I left in a hurry and didn’t have time to clean up."

Ian Rowe discreetly withdrew his gaze; it wasn’t just a bit messy.

The snacks on the table formed a small mountain, with several open drink bottles standing upright.

"Is this what you’ve been eating lately?"

He glanced sideways.

Maya Monroe didn’t think there was anything wrong with eating these snacks, but under Ian Rowe’s gaze, she somehow felt a bit guilty.

She casually picked up a bag of chips and handed it to Ian Rowe: "I’m just indulging my eyes, haven’t actually eaten much. Do you want a bag?"

Ian Rowe shook his head: "Eating too many snacks isn’t good for your health."

Maya Monroe knew Ian Rowe was quite knowledgeable about health and fitness, evident from his nearly intimidating self-discipline in daily routines.

These were things Maya Monroe couldn’t achieve. Besides, just a couple of packs of chips didn’t seem like a big deal to her. But under his pressing gaze, Maya Monroe found it hard to keep her head up.

Ian Rowe’s gaze shifted, landing on the large, cumbersome bear plush on her bed, eyebrows raised playfully.

This bear seemed very familiar, undeniably... irritating.

"When did you bring it over?"

This bear had once taken his place, and now that Maya Monroe had moved to a hotel, the space beside her opened up again.

Ian Rowe covered his forehead, wondering when he started having such childish notions, competing with a plush for attention...?