Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 543

"Watch your mouth!" Samantha stomped her foot. She pointed at Callie and uttered, "Helen talks behind others' backs, and you, as her friend, are no different. You two are peas in a pod!"

Before Callie could retort, a commanding male voice intervened.

"Watch your language!"

Everyone looked at the man who spoke.

Chandler approached nonchalantly while carrying a suitcase and stood before Samantha.

He looked down at her and said, "What you just said constitutes defamation. I have every reason to press charges on behalf of my girlfriend. Ms. Cartwright, you will most likely be in the defendant's seat at the Glendale Civil Court a week from now."

Despite her glibness, Samantha was just a college student. She did not know about the harsh realities of society. Chandler's curt words terrified her, leaving her dizzy and unable to retort.

Chandler's gentlemanly demeanor was inherent, except when it came to Helen.

"Enough," Chandler said flatly. "If you don't want to go through legal proceedings, we can settle this privately now. Apologize to my girlfriend and beg for her forgiveness."

Chandler arrogantly looked straight ahead without sparing Samantha a glance. His words seemed to carry an undeniable authority.

Samantha, a bully to the meek yet coward to the tough, fell silent and still. For the offender, it seemed silence was the biggest concession.

But Chandler had no intention of showing mercy.

At Samantha's prolonged silence, he narrowed his eyes and asked coldly, "Shall I have my secretary send the lawsuit to your university's administrative office?"

Samantha lowered her head further. She found it hard to believe that the refined Chandler could be so ruthless when dealing with women. He gave her no chance to fight back.

Shame stopped her from admitting her mistake to her nemesis, Helen, before so many people.

She clenched her lower lip, the metallic taste of blood filling her mouth as she felt regret gnaw at her.

However, Helen saw through her act. People don't change easily; Samantha's contrite act was just for show. Once the situation blew over, she'd go back to her old ways.

Still, Helen had to go along with the facade.

Keeping up a pretense was shameful, but it could evoke sympathy.

Although Helen couldn't fake it, she could forgive, which would gain her goodwill.

Everyone waited for Helen's response. She replied casually, "Alright, then. I wasn't planning to dwell on it anyway."

Helen felt like she had outsmarted Samantha by being understanding and tolerant.

When he saw Helen relent, Chandler didn't say anything more. He calmly handed her the suitcase and pecked on her forehead while she was distracted in front of everyone. He then quickly walked away.