Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1072

After parking her car, Helen walked toward the elevator. Suddenly, she overheard a heated exchange between a man and a woman.

It appeared to be a confrontation between an artist and their manager.

"Ryan, how many times do I need to remind you? You're prone to water retention, so you have to be cautious about your water intake before bed. Just look at yourself—your eyes are so swollen! How are you supposed to face your fans like this?

"And it's not just that. In a seven-member group, why are you always the one who gets singled out and isolated? Perhaps it's worth reflecting on whether there might be something about yourself contributing to this situation.

"I've gone to great lengths to support you, yet you continue to act like a lost cause, don't you?"

Helen instinctively slowed her pace, sensing that this might be a case of emotional manipulation.

The man being scolded spoke softly, clearly disheartened, "It's my fault. I was practicing late into the night. My throat was sore, so I made a cup of honey water—"

"What were you practicing for? Do you really think you can return to that group? They don't want you anymore, and there won't be any more group performances.

"This isn't like performing abroad where you can take the stage whenever you want. How many times do I have to tell you? You're going solo now and in a different league, so there's no need to try to fit in with them."

"Ms. Tarantino, please don't speak about them like that," the man protested softly. "We started out together; there's no real difference between us."

"I might as well be talking to a brick wall. You're too stubborn to understand. Anyway, don't forget you have an award ceremony later. Go over your speech and don't mess it up again!"

With that, Octavia Tarantino stormed off in her high heels, exuding an air of superiority.

In the quiet parking lot, Helen heard the man's muffled sobs and the thud of something heavy hitting the ground.

Although she hadn't meant to get involved, she was concerned about the potential fallout. Verbal abuse could be deeply harmful, sometimes even life-threatening.

Helen quietly retraced her steps toward the source of the commotion.

Ryan pressed his lips together, using the car for support as he straightened himself. In a faint voice, he managed to say, "Thank you, miss."

At first glance, Helen could see that Ryan was younger than she was. Instead of challenging him, she was charmed by his politeness and decided to offer some additional advice.

"You should have your manager arrange for a nutritionist to help you plan your meals. That way, you can stay healthy while maintaining your figure.

"Starving yourself to remain slim is like creating a problem and then trying to fix it later—it will only lead to more health issues in the long run."

"Thank you. I'll definitely bring it up with my manager," Ryan said earnestly.

After helping him back into the car, Helen got ready to leave. She was aware that celebrities typically prefer to avoid interactions with outsiders to prevent rumors or unwanted attention.

With this in mind, she made sure to leave quietly and avoid causing any disruption for either of them.