Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1255

"Do you honestly think we have any reason to deceive you?" Chandler's voice rumbled deeply.

"How did it feel to be separated from the one you loved for five years? I'd think even just five days apart would be unbearable."

Chandler paused, giving Helen a meaningful glance before turning back to Lester.

"You and Mona finally have a chance to be together," he said, trying to appeal to Lester's emotions and reason. "Are you truly prepared to face the possibility of losing her forever?"

"You've been investigating me, haven't you?" Lester asked, his eyes narrowing with suspicion.

He lifted his chin defiantly and continued, "Regardless, don't expect me to reveal anything. Mona's wishes are my own, and I won't betray her under any circumstances."

"Even if it means she's sacrificing her own life?" Helen pressed. "Are you truly in love with her, or is there something else at play? How can you stand by and watch her suffer?"

Lester was visibly taken aback, his eyes widening as if he was about to protest. After a moment of internal struggle, he managed to control his mounting frustration.

"If there are no further questions about the dishes, I'll excuse myself," he said, nodding slightly as he turned to leave.

"I thought you genuinely cared about Mona, but it turns out you're just a selfish coward who doesn't want to be burdened. Mona's been fighting cancer for five years, and you haven't been there for her once," Helen said sharply, her tone laden with sarcasm.

"Now that you've seen her and your initial fascination has worn off, you're faced with the harsh reality of her suffering. It seems this has only strengthened your conviction that abandoning her was the right decision, hasn't it?" she continued.

Lester's steps faltered, his hands balling into tight fists. After a tense moment, he spun around and slammed his hand on the table. "You don't know a damn thing!" he roared, his voice trembling with fury.

The outburst instantly drew the attention of everyone in the restaurant, with nearly all eyes shifting to them.

"Is someone coercing you?" Helen asked, her tone filled with suspicion.

"No, no one is!" Lester protested fervently. "Mona is a wonderful person—she's the best there is!"

"A decent person wouldn't suddenly demand ten million dollars," Helen said, her expression hardening. "And it's not just ten million—she's going after every Newton Foods restaurant.

"While ten million might not be a huge deal for us, we won't tolerate this injustice. If you don't come clean, we'll use that money to publicize the order receipts and footage from that day. Just imagine the impact that could have on Mona."

"No, you can't do that!" Lester yelled, jumping to his feet and charging at her.

Chandler quickly intervened, positioning himself between Lester and Helen.