Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1105

As Helen turned her head, she saw Chandler napping beside her.

This man was now her closest companion, her husband.

Noticing a few stray hairs on his chin, she instinctively reached out and poked them with her finger.

Chandler's eyes snapped open, fully alert. "Are you awake?" he asked.

"Yes," Helen replied with a playful smile. "I had a really good nap."

"Perfect. Let's go inside and grab something to eat," Chandler said.

He unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car, walking around the car to open her door. With a casual ease, he took her hand and guided her toward the bar.

At this time of night, the city's nightlife was just beginning to come alive; even a low-key bar would typically have some music playing.

Hence, Helen was surprised to find Paul's place unsettlingly quiet, with no customers in sight. However, when she noticed the men seated at the bar, she was taken aback.

"Hey, Boss."

"You finally made it."

Benjamin and Gordon greeted her in unison, while Paul gave a slight nod.

"Helly! Come give me a hug!" Taylor called out, emerging from the restroom.

As soon as he saw her, he tossed his paper towel aside and eagerly rushed over to embrace her.

"Hold on," Helen said, playfully stopping him. "You smell like the restroom; don't come any closer."

"Oh, come on," Taylor said with a pout. "You're hurting my feelings."

"And you're acting like one of those sneaky bottoms," Helen teased without restraint. "Be honest—have your preferences changed since we last met?"

In contrast to her previously radiant appearance, Mariah now looked gaunt, as if she had been heavily involved with illicit substances. Despite the heavy makeup, her sunken eyes and the hollows of her cheeks remained starkly visible.

Helen was immediately reminded of the vampire film "City of the Dead", especially the haunting scene with the lead female vampire.

Seeing this, Benjamin, who had remained silent until then, slammed his glass onto the bar and stormed toward the exit.

Just before he could reach the door, Chandler suddenly stepped in his way. "Please stay and hear the truth before you leave."

The air between them was charged with tension. Despite his frustration, Benjamin didn't want to confront Chandler, so he could only grit his teeth and tolerate the situation.

Just then, Mariah's voice came through on the TV.

"Back then, Hannah Mitchell and I were on the same team, but there was only room for one star. As long as she was around, I'd never get my chance to shine. I had to find a way to eliminate her."

A reporter interjected, "We already know you stole Hannah's music and published it as your own. What else are you trying to say?"