Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1876

After enduring more than half an hour of humiliation, Lucy was finally dragged away by the bearded man.

He hauled her out of the bar and roughly threw her into a dilapidated convertible parked by the side of the road.

Lucy struggled to escape, scrambling to crawl out the other side. But the bearded man grabbed her by the leg, yanking her back into the car with a brutal pull.

Refusing to back down, Lucy clung to his arm and bit into his skin with every ounce of strength she had.

"Shit!" the bearded man cursed, recoiling in pain. He retaliated with a harsh slap, knocking her back into the seat.

Dazed from the impact, Lucy reached for the door in a final attempt to flee. But the bearded man lifted his hand once more, delivering a harsh slap that sent Lucy tumbling to the ground at Alice's feet.

Lucy was completely drained, her body giving out on her. She could barely keep her eyes open, her face pressed against the pavement as she gasped for air.

"You bitch! Let's see you try to run now!" The bearded man spat in anger, muttering curses under his breath. He bent down to grab Lucy, preparing to throw her back into the car.

Alice hesitated for a moment, but when she saw Lucy's bruised face, her resolve hardened. Taking a deep breath, she steeled herself for action.

With a subtle sway of her hips, she leaned toward the bearded man, her voice laced with seduction. "Hey, big guy, how about some fun?" she teased.

Alice had come here with a single purpose—hunting her next target. With bold makeup and smoldering eyes, she radiated an irresistible charm, impossible for anyone to ignore.

The bearded man's attention shifted to Alice, his face lighting up with a sly, predatory grin. It was clear he was hooked. But as his gaze briefly returned to Lucy, a flicker of hesitation crossed his face.

Alice swiftly reached up, her fingers curling around his chin as she turned his face toward hers. With a teasing smile, she whispered, "Am I not beautiful enough for you?

"What do those younger girls have that I don't? Their voices are grating, and their bodies are stiff. Are you really sure you'd choose her over me?"

The bearded man was now fully captivated, his eyes smoldering with desire.

Taking advantage of the moment, Alice looped her arm through his and led him into a nearby alley.

As they walked, Alice discreetly kicked Lucy hard, jolting her awake. "Run!" she hissed.

With that, Lucy snapped back to reality. She hurried to her car and drove off, leaving the horrific scene behind.

Meanwhile, Alice guided the bearded man further into the alley. Soon, his impatience grew.

"Relax, let's take it slow, okay?" Alice said, her tone tinged with exasperation. Though she enjoyed strong men, she couldn't stand those who lacked finesse.

Just as Alice wrapped her arms around him, a heavy club swung in from the side, landing with a deafening thud that knocked the man out cold.

Before Alice could react, Ricardo grabbed her and bolted. They ran for two full blocks, only stopping when they were sure the bearded man hadn't followed them.

Ricardo gasped for breath, a satisfied grin spreading across his face as he stared at her. "Now do you believe I can make you happy? Be with me. I know you're a good woman. Don't keep walking down this path—let me offer you a future."

Alice chuckled, a hint of amusement in her voice. "And what's wrong with my current path? I don't see it the way you do. This is exactly how I want to live—loving whoever I choose, with no one telling me what to do. Saving her? That was just because I felt like it."

She paused for a moment, her expression turning serious. "As for men like you—your so-called 'home' is just a place for a woman to cook, clean, and bear your children. What gives you the right to try and save me?"

Ricardo stood frozen, shocked by her words. "Men and women are supposed to get married and settle down. How can you say it's all just for me?

At exactly 11:00 am, the man logged in.

Both sides launched their attacks simultaneously, each countering the other's moves.

It was a high-stakes game—while attempting to sabotage their opponent, they also had to neutralize the threats coming at them. The first to have their system crash would be the loser.

Being Helen's student, Lincoln defeated his opponent in just ten minutes, securing a swift victory.

The man stared at his suddenly blacked-out screen, his jaw hanging open in disbelief. Since he had first started working with computers, he had never faced such a defeat. Yet, in a mere ten minutes, his opponent had thoroughly outclassed him.

How did this guy pull that off?

Refusing to accept the loss, the man slapped himself and pressed the restart button. But as expected, the computer remained unresponsive.

Could it be that a new computer prodigy had emerged on the global stage? Why hadn't he been notified?

In the brief moment Helen had dozed off, Lincoln had already crushed his opponent. Blinking in surprise, she quickly praised him. "Wow! Who's this amazing kid? Oh, right—it's my son! Lincoln, you're incredible! You've even outdone your mentor!"

Lincoln grinned smugly, soaking in his success. "That was a breeze. Next time, crank up the difficulty."

With that, he strutted off, eager to find Sienna.

Helen couldn't help but laugh. To take down a top hacker, all it took was a few words of encouragement—this deal couldn't have been sweeter.