Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 2055

Based on what Lucy knew about Jenson, he didn't seem like someone who would ever disrespect women. Could it have been the drugs? If that were the case, it would be hard to distinguish right from wrong.

"You believe that just because he's rich and powerful, he's not the kind of person to do something like that, right?"

Salome's words sliced through Lucy's thoughts. "So, because I'm not wealthy, you think I'm the type of woman who targets someone with a girlfriend, throws myself at him, drags him into a room, and forces myself on him? You really believe I'm that cheap, don't you?"

Salome's words landed like a slap, leaving Lucy stunned. Her expression flickered with discomfort, and she fell silent, unable to reply.

Salome pressed on, her voice thick with bitterness. "Yes, I've been with a few jerks before, but I've told you—I was deceived. I had no idea they were married. But no matter what, I always held my head high.

"Let me be clear, Lucy—I may not have much, but I still have my dignity. No matter how hard things get, I would never stoop to being a mistress or destroying someone else's relationship or marriage. I—"

"Have you said enough?" Lucy's face turned red, her temper rising in an instant.

Salome stood frozen, shocked by Lucy's sudden outburst. A tear slid down her cheek, and she simply blinked, caught off guard by the intensity of the moment.

Realizing she had gone too far, Lucy took a deep breath to calm herself. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you. I just think it's pointless to dwell on what's already happened. Let's focus on how we can move forward instead."

"I'll listen to you." Salome quickly wiped away her tears, eager not to anger Lucy further and risk making the situation worse. "Lucy, I'm not a virgin anymore. If I ever meet a prince charming, he'll just turn me away, won't he?"

"If any man would reject you over that, then he's no prince—he's just a scoundrel!" Lucy replied, her voice thick with disdain for such shallow-minded men.

"Even if you're right, the harsh truth is that no man would accept a woman who's been violated," Salome said, still overwhelmed by self-blame.

A few minutes later, there was a knock at the door of Room 206. Jenson opened it to find Lucy standing in the hallway.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Hunt," Jenson greeted her. "How are you doing?"

"To be honest, I'm not doing too well," Lucy said, her frustration showing as she let go of all pretense of composure. "Salome just returned, and she's in a really bad state."

"That's unfortunate."

Jenson and Germaine had seen Salome storm out earlier and assumed Lucy was there to ask for their testimony.

"You don't have to worry," Jenson said. "Germaine and I are ready to testify in court. If Ms. Mendes needs legal assistance, I can refer her to a top-notch lawyer. We'll ensure the person who harmed her gets what's coming and rots in prison!"