Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 669

With a few twists, Edward swiftly solved the Rubik's cube in his hand and tucked it into his pocket. Stepping forward, he positioned himself in front of Barry, peering down at him with a scrutinizing gaze.

Barry suddenly felt overshadowed by Michelle's gaze. In an instant, the young woman before him seemed to transform into a formidable figure with a strong physique.

As Barry belatedly raised his head, he found Edward staring at him with a sly, enigmatic smile.

Barry instinctively squinted, readjusting his focus. After a brief moment, he could discern the other person's features.

Shocked, Barry's legs nearly buckled as he struggled to steady himself. "'The Grim Reaper of the Legal World'?"

"You're Edward Green, right? The top-ranked lawyer in the country!" Barry blurted out, nervously adjusting his glasses.

Suddenly, he transformed into a starstruck fan, retrieving a notebook and pen from his bag. "C-Can I have your autograph? Right here, so I can see it every day! Please?"

Edward's expression instantly softened, his serious demeanor giving way to warmth. With a friendly smile, he readily responded, "Absolutely."

Taking Barry's pen, Edward ran his fingers over the notebook's pages. "Right here?"

With that, he carefully inscribed his signature as though the entire room's attention were on his every stroke.

Observing Barry's behavior, Ronald's face darkened with anger. Through clenched teeth, he admonished, "Barry! Remember the reason you're here!"

"What? Oh, yes, of course, back to business." Barry snapped out of his momentary distraction, quickly stowing the notebook away.

He assumed a serious demeanor as he addressed Edward, speaking earnestly, "I've thoroughly reviewed the case file.

"On behalf of my client, Mr. Chad Lindvall, I am here to formally propose a private settlement. We are open to discussing any terms for an apology. Mr. Green, I hope you will consider our offer."

A private settlement? An apology without any conditions?

Despite his initial skepticism, Ronald realized he couldn't afford further legal complications, especially after the issues caused by Helen.

Upon careful consideration, he reluctantly nodded, silently endorsing Barry's approach.

Seeing Ronald's approval, Barry quickly approached Edward, handing him his business card with a playful grin. "Mr. Green, maybe we can work this out amicably. I'm a big fan of yours. How about handling this matter privately?"

As he spoke, Barry discreetly winked at Edward when Ronald wasn't paying attention, signaling his covert allegiance.

A faint smile appeared on Edward's lips as he accepted the business card. "I'll take that into consideration."

"No need for consideration," Helen interjected abruptly. She stood up and approached Ronald and Chad, crossing her arms.

With authority in her voice, she declared, "Unless they broadcast an apology live on all social media platforms within three days, we're proceeding with the lawsuit!"