Rebirth of the Villainous Female Boss
Chapter 1578 - 1550 This Time is No Exception

Chapter 1578: Chapter 1550 This Time is No Exception

Kiara finished her soup, feeling warm all over, and it was time.

The big screen began broadcasting Kiara.

The woman, still a newcomer to the industry, stood up unhurriedly. She casually tossed her light coat, tracing a curve in the air, revealing her fitted dress beneath.

The elegance of a professional woman was displayed to the fullest, yet her movements carried an imposing air of authority. This combination of traits in a petite figure didn’t come off as off-putting or overbearing. Her commanding beauty transcended gender distinctions and her goddess-like aura commanded respect without inviting violation.

No one noticed that just before going onstage, Kiara had glanced at her phone and then revealed a confident, mysterious smile.

Kiara walked up to the competition stage, nonchalantly leaning one hand on the table. Her casual pose nonetheless radiated immense confidence—as if to say, on this stage, she was unmatched.

In fact, Mrs. Kiara’s internal monologue went something like this:

I bet those little vixens from school are watching, huh?

All those little vixens who gossiped about their senior sister trading on her looks, better wash your eyes out and watch! I’ll teach you a lesson in humility!

Hmm, I wonder if Teacher organized everyone to watch... If Professor Liu Taylor didn’t gather everyone, she’s missed out on a golden opportunity to grandstand and clear her name. I wonder if I can request a replay?

It would be best if the whole school was notified to watch it together, over and over again.

So wrapped up was Mrs. Kiara in thoughts of vindicating herself from past injustice that she only snapped back to reality when the big screen began its scheduled programming.

The first images were of the hostages.

There was nothing noteworthy about the hostages from the wealthy family homes, but on the screen...

What appeared on the screen was a man wearing a mask.

In case anyone was unsure of his identity, the video unexpectedly had sound, and as soon as his voice came through, Kiara and her people were boiling with excitement.

"Hello everyone, I’m Yuzo Joel," he said, even waving his hand in coordination!

Holy fuck!

That was the reaction from everyone on Kiara’s side, with the sentimental Third Senior Brother even getting teary-eyed.

"What have they done to Master, wearing a mask like that? What about my Master’s classic handsome looks..."

No sooner had he finished than he was scorned by both Kiara and Fox Cat.

Kiara was briefly distracted but soon focused intently on the screen again, trying to determine if the masked man was really Yuzo Joel.

His voice indeed sounded like Yuzo Joel, but why the mask? Are JR’s masks free, that anyone can wear one?

Kiara wanted to keep watching, but the screen had already switched to the players.

The contestant for the crucial third round surprised yet didn’t surprise Kiara and her group. They had originally thought Thomas Norris ’Norris Celestial’ would surely participate, probably in the climactic third round.

But Thomas Norris had already appeared in the second round wearing a mask, pretending to be Fox Cat, so everyone was curious who would be in the third round.

Unquestionably, the third-round contestant that appeared on the screen was also masked. This time, however, it was obviously Thomas Norris himself, even sitting in a wheelchair.

Once the man appeared, the host introduced him and everyone understood—this was the Big Boss of JR coming out.

Fox Cat and Third Senior Brother exchanged glances, trying to analyze the situation.

Could it be that Thomas Norris’s popularity was so poor or his budget so tight, or perhaps his suspicions so deep, that he didn’t want to hire outside help and decided to play two roles in the competition himself?

Apart from this explanation, neither could think of any other reason why Thomas Norris would appear in two rounds, so both were worried for Kiara.

Thomas Norris ’Norris Celestial’ was able to support the entire JR not only because of his medical expertise; he was genuinely a decathlete of skills. Even if you put all the juniors from the Farmstead together, combining Eldest Brother’s all-around talent, Third Senior Brother’s use of medicine, and Kiara’s unconventional swordplay, they might still not be a match for him. The only one with a chance of handling Norris Celestial was Yuzo Joel himself.

But as everyone has seen, old Joel—Comrade Joel, has been beaten up...

"I believe you’ve seen that this round has high stakes for us. If you lose, your Master won’t make it,"

Thomas Norris ’Norris Celestial’ said.

Kiara stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly laughed.

"I’d actually like to try. If that Old Man dares to run off without my permission, I won’t let him off the hook when I catch him. I’ve recently found an old Chinese physician. His medicated diets are very impressive. I’m planning a major tonic session."

"...Hehe..."

Thomas Norris ’Norris Celestial’ was made to laugh awkwardly—or sneer? Anyway, his voice was so strange, outsiders would find it difficult to discern his real emotions.

After the two had spoken, they fell silent, staring at each other through the screen, leaving the other viewers and judges utterly confused.

What the hell are they doing? Is this really necessary before the competition?

It’s said to be a hostile gaze, but it doesn’t quite seem like it; it’s just very complicated.

The Host seized the opportunity to interrupt this eerie staring contest.

"Final round, according to the rules we continue by spinning the wheel to decide the challenge—"

"Wait a minute!" Kiara raised her hand to stop him.

"I want to change the rules."

"Does your Farmstead have an addiction to changing rules?" Thomas Norris ’Norris Celestial’ objected.

Kiara bared her teeth in a grin, "My Master is such a big shot in your circle. If you don’t cut us some slack, wouldn’t we be at a loss? Look at the hostages in the earlier rounds; what kind of figures were they? One was a little girl and another a toe-picking brute. Added together, could they be more important than my Master? A big shot deserves big shot treatment!"

Aka = little girl

Mario Yuno = toe-picking brute...

Both of these people were currently busy with their own matters, not watching the live stream. If they saw how Kiara described them, they might very well shed a couple of hero’s tears.

Kiara, is this really how we play?

Kiara’s words gave others the illusion that this wasn’t the tense moment of betting lives against lives; when she talked about Yuzo Joel’s importance, it was as if she was haggling over cabbage in the market.

"This should be left to the judges to decide," she said. "Is my Master an ordinary person? Not to mention his international academic status, which several of those old white-haired Thomas Norrises couldn’t match, just consider my Master’s appetite—it’s not commonly large! For such an important person, how can we not offer some preferential policies?"

...Large appetite?

If Yuzo Joel were to see this, he would likely be smiling bitterly.

For the sake of bargaining, girl, have you no shame?!

When has he ever eaten a lot?

However, Mrs. Kiara’s rambling did have some effects; the judges indeed started a serious discussion. Yuzo Joel’s name, in a certain sense, signified an industry-leading figure; even the Black Market competition wouldn’t dare cause offense.

After the discussion, the judges concluded that it was up to Thomas Norris ’Norris Celestial’ to decide. He hesitated for a moment, having a premonition that the girl opposite him, smiling like a little fox, must have had some tricky plan in mind.

She had clearly set a trap, ready for him to jump into it.

Yet, Mrs. Kiara’s greatest skill was that even when outsiders knew she might have set a trap, they would still jump into it without hesitation.

This time should be no exception.