The Villain Mom Awakens — Going Viral by Parenting on a Reality Show Chapter 254: The Matter is Exposed

After a brief chat with Ruby Preston, Naomi Kenway said her goodbyes and headed toward the dressing room to remove her makeup.

Her phone rang. It was Chloe Murray.

Naomi explained the situation to the makeup artist behind her, then answered the call.

"What’s up, Kara?"

Chloe sounded excited, her voice full of unrestrained energy. "Babe, rember how we were supposed to go to the mall? Things got a little sidetracked last ti, so let’s go have so real fun now."

Naomi paused for a mont. "Don’t be ridiculous. Is your leg even healed?"

"I have a tough constitution; my leg is pretty much completely healed. Nina, let tell you..." Chloe let out a soft laugh. "That disgusting bastard Martin Murray screwed up a contract, and now he’s being confined. Once I find all the evidence about the car crash, I’m going to destroy him!"

Chloe was in high spirits, and Naomi didn’t have the heart to ruin her mood. "Okay, I’m free. Where should we et? Right now? My makeup today is a bit complicated, so it might take a while to get it all off."

"No problem, the scenery is more charming at night anyway," Chloe said. "I’ve already left ho. I’m pretty close to the film studio, so I’ll co pick you up."

"Okay."

After she finished removing her makeup, Naomi glanced at the ti on her phone. DING. A notification sound went off.

[Chloe Murray: Babe, I’m waiting for you in the garage.]

Naomi sent a quick reply, then grabbed her bag and walked out.

Naomi spotted Chloe’s limited-edition supercar right away. It was so eye-catching that it was hard to miss.

Chloe was a professional race car driver, and she was extrely particular and protective when it ca to cars.

Naomi walked over and said, "Walk a few steps for . Let see."

Chloe couldn’t help but laugh. She spun around, took a couple of steps, then spread her hands in a smug gesture. "See? I wasn’t lying, was I? Back when I broke my... in that other country..." She stopped herself, clearing her throat twice. "Never mind, let’s not talk about that."

Naomi had already guessed what she was about to say and spoke disapprovingly. "Kara, you need to take care of yourself. You can’t just blindly chase thrills like this. There are also people with ulterior motives and bad intentions out there. You have to keep your eyes open and stay away from anything you shouldn’t touch."

Chloe was fiercely loyal—a trait that had once led to her being drugged and dying a miserable death after she stood up for a "friend."

Chloe nodded furiously. "Okay."

Naomi got a little angry at her dismissive attitude. "You need to rember what I said. Promise you’ll rember it, okay? We have to be a little selfish. Helping others should only happen when we ourselves are safe."

Seeing that Naomi was genuinely upset, Chloe’s expression turned serious. "Okay, I’ll definitely protect myself."

Naomi still wasn’t reassured. She urged Chloe again to make sure she kicked out that sibling pair, Evan and Martin, and ensure they never had a chance to make a coback. Otherwise, there would be endless trouble down the line.

Chloe, afraid that continuing this conversation would upset Naomi, quickly changed the subject. "Nina, what do you think of my car?"

"Is it new?"

Chloe nodded.

Naomi smiled. "It’s beautiful. I guess it’s barely worthy of you."

Chloe opened the car door. Just as Naomi was about to get in, she heard a wail from behind her:

"WK! WK! I... I... I..."

Hearing that familiar na, Chloe instinctively froze.

Naomi pulled back the foot she had just extended. The mont she turned her head, she saw a petite figure launch itself into Chloe’s arms at lightning speed. It happened so fast that Naomi couldn’t even see who it was.

It wasn’t until the person lifted their tear-streaked face that she saw. "WK... It’s really you! I’m not dreaming!"

Chloe was at a loss. "Who are you?"

Naomi said, "Clentine Coleman?"

Clentine imdiately looked toward Naomi. The two won before her were both stunningly beautiful. As a hardcore admirer of good looks, Clentine felt her eyes were extrely pleased.

Chloe gently pushed the person away and turned to Naomi. "Babe, you know her?"

Naomi answered succinctly, "She’s a friend. From the sa cast."

Hearing Naomi call her a "friend," Chloe’s expression beca a bit more genuine. "I didn’t realize she was a friend of yours, Nina."

She extended a hand. "Hello, I’m Chloe Murray."

Clentine excitedly shook Chloe’s hand, nodding repeatedly. She glanced at Naomi, looking like she was about to cry again. "It’s such a small world! I can’t believe I’m eting you. WK, I really admire you."

Hearing that na again, Chloe asked, "You’re a fan of mine?"

Clentine nodded furiously. "I’ve been a fan for three years! I still have the autograph you gave a while ago. It’s in my study, and I practically worship it day and night."

Her exaggerated tone made Chloe laugh. She exchanged a glance with Naomi. "What are you talking about?"

Clentine seed to rember sothing and waved frantically at Renee Jennings behind her. "Renee, hurry up! What are you standing there for? Are you just stunned with joy from seeing an old friend?"

She then gave Chloe a silly grin. "It just so happens that Renee is here with . What a coincidence! You two can catch up."

Renee Jennings’s movents were stiff; she looked like she wanted to flee in panic. She clenched her hands so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

Today, Clentine had originally taken her to a jewelry store to pick out so pieces.

Seeing Renee dawdling, Clentine lost her patience. She muttered in confusion before walking over and grabbing Renee’s hand herself.

"Renee, what’s wrong with you? Are you really that stunned? That’s weird, didn’t you say she’d gone abroad again? Why is she here?" Clentine gave another goofy laugh. "I guess this must be a wonderful twist of fate."

Renee moved forward at a snail’s pace, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it would burst from her chest. Just as she was about to reach them, she suddenly let go of Clentine’s hand and pretended to be weak. "No, I can’t. I’m not feeling well. Maybe... maybe we can see each other next ti..."

Suddenly, a figure stood before her. The person had a cold aura, and her short hair gave her a sowhat androgynous look.

Renee Jennings was jolted by the sight of that face.

"I hear... you know ?"

Chloe laughed again. "But how co I don’t know you? Is this a one-sided acquaintance? I hear we’re even old friends?"

Clentine’s face was full of confusion. "What are you guys talking about? I don’t really get it. Shouldn’t you be happy to see a friend?"

Chloe chuckled. "You really are a naive kid. She gave you an autographed photo, so what did you give her?"

Clentine thought back seriously. "So jewelry and bags, and... I don’t rember the rest clearly."

Naomi now understood the whole situation perfectly, and she felt even more contempt and disgust for Renee Jennings. "What? The money Best Actor Lynch gives you isn’t enough? You have to co here and con a kid?"

Renee Jennings didn’t say a word. She clenched her jaw tightly. ’How could I have run into the worst possible situation?’

Seeing that Clentine still looked lost, Naomi couldn’t resist ruffling her hair. "Clentine, you silly kid. You fell for such an obvious trick?"

Clentine stared dazedly at Naomi’s face, instinctively rising onto her tiptoes. The next second, she rembered what Naomi had just said and shivered.

She’d been scamd.