Villain’s Favorite 188

Chapter 188 Beating Grandpa at His Own Game 

Maya sat there for a long time, but no one came to arrange anything for her. 

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She started to feel hungry. Everyone around her had blank faces, like robots. She reached out and tugged at a few of the servants. 

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“Excuse me, is there anything to eat? Where am I staying tonight? Are you all not going to talk?” 

They still ignored her, like she didn’t exist. Maya’s courage grew. She finished all the snacks on the table, then gulped down several glasses of juice, barely tasting any of it. 

“System, if I have a grandpa, can you tell me where my grandma is?” 

“Divorced,” the system replied, sounding bored. 

Alright. So that path was a dead end. Maya pressed her lips together. 

She paced back and forth for a few seconds, then sat down on the couch. 

She didn’t want Raymond to come and take her home. 

If he came, it would be hard for him to leave. 

But who else could she count on? 

Toby? 

It seemed like he was the only one she might be able to rely on. 

George, that careless idiot was useless. 

That night, Maya was taken to a very nice bedroom. She wore her watch and got a call from Raymond. 

“Maya, are you okay?” 

He didn’t sound too worried. Raymond had always been calm like that. 

Maya curled up under the blanket and gave a soft grunt. Then she started rambling in a low 

voice. 

“Dad, your family’s house is huge. It’s bigger than any house I’ve ever seen. So you grow up rich.” 

“Hmm?” Raymond hadn’t even processed that yet when the girl kept going. “Grandpa said he’s 

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going to teach me manners. Do you think he’ll hit me? Dad, what was your childhood like? Why are the servants here like mimes? No one talks. I keep trying, but no one answers me. 

“So boring, so boring, so boring.” 

Her nonstop complaints made Raymond laugh. The tension in his chest eased. A small smile appeared on his face. “They did that all the time. If they didn’t get the permission, they won’t talk to guests. If you really want someone to chat with, hand them the phone. I’ll tell them.” 

“No, no, it’s fine!” Maya quickly refused. 

Actually, she could just talk to the system. 

That unreliable thing had given her a handheld game console today, saying it was compensation for the crazy choices earlier. 

That afternoon, Maya hid under the covers and played video games for hours. She had so much fun she didn’t want to stop. 

“Dad, honestly, it’s not bad here,” she said. “There’s food and drinks. You don’t need to come.” 

Raymond paused, a little surprised, then let out a soft laugh. “Sounds like you’re doing just fine. But Maya, if you stay in a place like this too long, even a normal person can start to feel off.” 

No matter what, he wasn’t going to leave her there. 

“Dad,” Maya said, thinking about what Alfred had told her, “don’t you have a brother who really doesn’t like you?” 

Raymond gave a quiet hum. “Yeah. Ned is my younger brother. Stay away from him.” 

Ever since he became the head of the family, Ned hardly left the house. 

His little brother hated him deeply. 

For safety, he wasn’t even allowed to stay outside for long. Being in charge felt more like being locked up. 

“All the more reason you shouldn’t come,” Maya said quickly. “I really don’t need rescuing right 

now. Trust me.” 

This place was nothing to her. She wasn’t fragile. She didn’t break easily. If anything, she could handle more pressure than most of her brothers. 

Raymond pressed his lips together. “Are you sure, Maya?” 

“I’m sure,” she said firmly. 

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For the first time, Raymond felt a quiet sadness. His little girl was growing up too fast. Still, part of him wished she would rely on him more. 

“Alright,” he said at last. 

“Deal. I’m going to sleep now. Good night!” 

To Maya, it didn’t matter where she stayed. She didn’t mind being alone. 

Over the next few days, she noticed something. Philbert loved playing chess. 

Whenever he had free time, he would sit in the garden with a chessboard, playing against himself. Sunlight slipped through the vines overhead, casting soft shadows. The scene looked calm, almost peaceful. 

Maya realized that in this strange place, he was the only one who paid any attention to her. 

So when she got bored, she would sit nearby and watch. 

She didn’t know how to play chess. She didn’t even understand what she was watching. 

But she had the system. 

When the old man suddenly asked if she could play, Maya was about to shake her head. 

The system offered, “Need guidance? I can give you the best moves.” 

Maya’s eyes lit up. “Of course!” 

She sat down neatly and picked up a piece. 

With the system guiding her, it was like playing with an AI. 

After a few rounds, Maya completely crushed Philbert. 

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