Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 2079

Salome shot Germaine a cold stare. "If I don't get my money, no one is walking away unscathed."

Germaine paused before responding, her attention shifting to Lucy. "Ms. Hunt, by now, you must have a clear sense of who Ms. Mendes truly is. Like they said, 'All good things must come to an end.' Some decisions are best made sooner rather than later."

Quick on the uptake, Lucy immediately grasped Germaine's meaning and gave a serious nod.

Sensing the situation was shifting, Salome bristled. "What's this? It's one thing that you're refusing to pay up, but now you're trying to drive a wedge between us? How could you be so cruel?"

Furious at the insult to Germaine, Jenson slammed his fist onto the table, causing the bottles and jars to rattle. "Who do you think you are to talk about my wife like that?"

Startled by his outburst, Salome swallowed nervously, forcing herself to respond. "Who gave her the right to spout nonsense in front of Lucy? We've been friends for years—what makes her think she can interfere in our friendship?"

Although she knew her friendship with Lucy was probably over after this, Salome was resolute in not giving up on a potential ally just yet.

"Don't worry. Ms. Hunt knows exactly who you are—there's no need for anyone to say it out loud."

Seizing the moment, Germaine picked up her phone and placed it to her ear. "Come over."

Salome's face tightened as she nervously glanced toward the door of the private lounge.

A moment later, her eyes met Freya's, who was regarding her with a sharp, scrutinizing gaze.

Unbothered by his sentiment, Germaine casually dropped the report onto the table and turned to Lucy. "Ms. Hunt, this is no longer our issue. Shall we head out for afternoon tea?"

With a nod, Lucy stood and followed her out, Jenson trailing closely behind.

"Lucy, don't leave me here alone!" Salome shouted.

"Stop right there!"

She tried to chase after them, but Bryan blocked her way.