Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1687

Chandler paused, his gaze darkening into something mysterious. The refined, aloof demeanor he once carried shifted to a menacing, unsettling presence.

The paparazzi quickly lowered their heads, too intimidated to meet his eyes.

The atmosphere was thick with tension, disrupted only by the playful river breeze tousling Helen's hair.

After a long, charged silence, Chandler's deep voice finally sliced through the stillness.

"I must say, I'm flattered by how concerned you all are about my private affairs."

His tone was flat, and his expression inscrutable, leaving everyone unsure of his feelings. For a moment, no one dared to respond.

"Since everyone is so eager, I can't be ungrateful. Your equipment looks quite outdated. After this, please leave your gear behind. My assistant will take you to upgrade it—consider it a gift from me. Everyone here gets a share, so don't hesitate."

With that, Chandler gave his assistant a subtle signal, and his subordinates moved forward, collecting the paparazzi's cameras and recording devices.

To prevent any further complications, Chandler issued a stern warning. "Today's events are hardly something to be proud of. If word gets out, it will reflect poorly on me.

"Make sure to check for any equipment you might have overlooked. If anyone conceals something and leaks this information, I'll have no choice but to pay each of you a personal visit to uncover the truth."

Chandler aimed to bind the paparazzi together, making it clear that if one of them were found causing trouble, they would all be implicated. This way, no one would dare act out of line.

Almost immediately, two of the paparazzi handed over their hidden phones without hesitation.

Chandler smirked. "Very well. Feel free to visit any mall under Destiny Corporation for some shopping."

The lead paparazzo swallowed hard, exchanging anxious glances with his colleagues. After a moment of hesitation, he cautiously stepped toward the exit, while Chandler's subordinates made no move to stop him.

Upon seeing him leaving, the others quickly followed suit, practically fleeing the scene.

When Chandler arrived with his men, she had been kneeling on the ground, her cheeks flushed.

He showed no concern for her, instead choosing to defend "Kaylee," leaving Maddie feeling discarded in front of everyone.

"Three strikes and you're out. This is your final chance—don't test my limits."

With those harsh words, Chandler turned and walked away, pulling Helen along with him.

As they drove away, Chandler absently fiddled with Helen's hand, his mind clearly elsewhere. "You didn't have to go see her."

"What's the matter? Are you blaming me for getting you into trouble?" Helen teased lightly.

"If it were just you causing me trouble, I could handle that," Chandler replied with a weary sigh. "What worries me is that you'll eventually grow tired of these petty annoyances and start to resent me."