Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1223

"Ugh! Who even cares about this championship!" Megan spat, her voice laced with venom. "Do you really think I'm blind to her intentions? She didn't let us win.

"She's trying to make it look like all of Howdy University's honors were just handed over to the University of Glendale instead of being earned by us! It's a blatant attempt to undermine our efforts!"

"So what?" Helen replied nonchalantly. "When something falls to the ground, even a dog sniffs it before eating. But you? You acted without a second thought—who's to blame for that?"

"Are you calling me a dog?" Megan seethed, her chest heaving with rage. The dramatic makeup around her eyes made her look like a vengeful monster.

"That's simply your interpretation," Helen said casually. "What I actually meant was you eating…"

She stretched out her words, giving Madelyn a pointed look.

"Shit?" Madelyn said, catching on. She exchanged a knowing glance with Helen, and the two of them chuckled softly.

"You bitches!" Megan roared, her fists clenched as she charged straight at Helen.

Without warning, Madelyn stepped in front of Helen, causing Megan to collide with her. Megan lost her balance and ended up crashing to the ground, landing heavily on her rear.

"Ouch!" Megan groaned, rubbing her aching backside. She pointed at Madelyn and yelled, "You fat old hag! Why are you interfering?"

"I might be overweight," Madelyn retorted, "but I'm not old enough to be anyone's granny just yet. Even if I were, I'd gather every granny I know to disown someone like you."

With her hands on her hips, Madelyn continued firmly, "Plus, this isn't butting in. Helen is my friend, so her business is my business. If you keep acting like this, I won't hesitate to give you a taste of your own medicine!"

"Hey, bitch! You're the last one! Hurry up and get on the bus!" Lennon called out from a distance, noticing Megan's embarrassed predicament. He then turned and headed back toward the university bus.

What on earth were those university officials thinking, admitting someone so clueless?

It wasn't enough for Megan to embarrass herself on TV—she had to go and get insulted in person as well. How pathetic.

"There are fans outside waiting for you," he remarked nonchalantly. "If you get on the bus now, no one will be able to leave."

Helen shot him a cold glare. "Did you arrange this?"

Her participation in the competition hadn't been announced in advance. Even if her fans had seen her on TV, they wouldn't have had time to arrive so quickly.

Although Otto hadn't set it up himself, he didn't refute it either. "I just need to talk with you. I assure you it will be strictly business—nothing more."

Helen hesitated for a moment but eventually decided to get into his car.

The university bus left first, with Otto's car following closely behind.

Otto's prediction turned out to be spot-on. The moment the bus exited the gate, a throng of fans surged forward, encircling it on all sides.