Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1435

What could Caroline possibly say?

Despite her confidence in her skills, she found herself easily outpaced. Caroline didn't know how to face Abigail, let alone Jonah and the others.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Yanking off her gloves, she flung them to the ground in frustration. "Fine! I admit I'm not as skilled. This place is yours—I'm out of here!"

With that, Caroline turned on her heel and walked away without looking back.

"Hey, Caroline, wait up…"

"We should go after her!"

A few men rushed after her, leaving the once-bustling workshop eerily quiet, with only Taylor and Abigail remaining.

"I think I might have upset your friends," Abigail said with a shrug.

"It's their fault, not yours," Taylor replied, his gaze drifting toward the door, lost in thought. He sensed something was off, though he couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was.

He hoped Caroline's strange behavior today wasn't as troubling as he feared; otherwise, he might lose a friend for good.

…

On a busy commercial street in Glendale, a red sports car roared through the intersection, its powerful engine capturing the attention of onlookers.

As they turned to admire the sleek vehicle, it came to a stop in front of an upscale coffee shop.

The car door swung open, and Zac stepped out, taking off his sunglasses. He surveyed the surroundings, a triumphant smile lighting up his face.

He didn't believe for a second that someone so reckless could qualify as his partner. Had he known the invitation was from Fiona, he wouldn't have shown up at all.

Zac decided to act on his instincts. After dropping that ambiguous remark, he turned on his heel, ready to walk away.

"Wait," Fiona called out, casually stirring her coffee. "Haven't you heard that it's better when two parties join forces against a common enemy? What's the harm in having one more ally?"

Zac rested his hand on the table, tapping it twice. "Friends and incompetent allies are two entirely different things. Teaming up with you could get me killed. Why would I take such a huge risk?"

Fiona set her coffee down casually, her expression suddenly hardening. With a blank stare, she murmured, "I can understand why you feel that way. Honestly, when I reflect on my past self, I feel just as foolish."

She paused for a moment before turning to face him, her demeanor remaining stoic. "You don't have to respond right away, but you should at least consider it. Or better yet, visit the company Helen built from the ground up—C&S Signature Jewels. If you wait a few more days, you might miss your chance."