Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 670

Edward's hand paused midair as he processed Helen's demand. With a resigned sigh, he lowered it, giving Barry an apologetic look that conveyed his powerlessness. "You heard her. My input doesn't count anymore."

"Please…" Barry pleaded, his eyes welling up with tears. The prospect of facing Edward in court weighed heavily on him, knowing it could damage his standing in the legal community.

Barry appeared visibly agitated, whereas Ronald and Chad felt the situation lacked enough commotion.

Nonetheless, their anger flared instantly upon hearing Helen's insistence on a public apology to be broadcast across all platforms.

"Who do you think you are? How dare you insist on a public apology from me? Let me clarify—we are only willing to settle this out of respect for Chandler's family. So, don't test our patience!" Chad snapped, visibly frustrated.

"Exactly," Ronald agreed cautiously, wary of escalating the situation. However, publicly apologizing to a woman without status or background would severely tarnish the Lindvall family's reputation—it was a serious matter.

Ronald narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flickering through them as he addressed Chandler directly. "Chandler, remember we're in Glendale. You're not the only powerful force here. Don't underestimate my family's capabilities!"

At Ronald's words, Chandler remained stoic. His words subtly betraying his impatience. "You're mistaken. Right now, it's my fiancée who speaks with reason. If I were to challenge you, you wouldn't have an opportunity to react."

"You—" Ronald hesitated briefly, his anger causing a momentary stumble in his words.

Shifting gears, he asserted firmly, "Fine, we'll apologize, but there will be no live broadcast. We've already compromised enough. If you continue to push us, the Lindvall family will not hesitate to fight back!"

Frank had initially been optimistic that the lawyers' negotiations would bring about a peaceful resolution. However, as tensions flared up again, he recognized that the situation was swiftly spiraling out of control.

Frank's expression darkened as he fought to maintain his composure, casting a sidelong glance at Helen. The age-old adage about women stirring up trouble felt painfully accurate at that moment.

If Helen hadn't intervened, the matter would likely have been resolved by now, and everyone could have parted ways peacefully.

After careful consideration, Frank decided to gather his courage and confront Helen directly.

Frank, a prominent figure in the district, had never encountered such direct provocation before. Despite Pedro's earlier warnings, he could no longer suppress his anger, allowing it to manifest visibly.

"Very well, let's proceed according to protocol. You allege harassment, but where are your witnesses to substantiate this claim?

"Regrettably, Ms. Miller's close association with you casts doubt on her credibility as a witness. As for the young man from the dealership, he has a reputation for defying authority and fabricating stories; he has already been dismissed from Townsend's Car Dealership.

"His testimony holds little credibility; even a judge would likely discredit it. Unless you present new evidence, be prepared for potential charges of defamation and fraud."

Ultimately, this remained Frank's domain. With just a few words, he wielded the power to discredit the witnesses who could help prove Helen's account.

Edward perked up at Frank's comment, a slight chuckle escaping him as he boldly challenged, "Deputy Levine, do you question my ability to bring forth credible witnesses?"

After all, the gravity of a witness' testimony was not something a mere deputy director like Frank could dismiss presumptuously.