Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 726

Derek glanced at Helen and then down at himself. He pulled his coat snugly around him and assumed a defensive posture.

"Why are you giving me that look? Let me warn you, don't go spreading rumors about me—I'm a respectable man!" Derek asserted firmly.

"No one said otherwise." Helen smirked playfully, settling onto the nearby sofa. "Relax, I'm not here to judge."

Derek was momentarily speechless, his expression turning grim. "Should I be grateful for that?"

"If you insist on thanking me, I suppose I can reluctantly accept it," Helen quipped.

"You!" Derek stood up indignantly, ready to argue.

Chandler swiftly intervened, firmly holding Derek's shoulders and pushing him back into his seat. "I'll give you a raise."

Derek's demeanor softened slightly at the mention of a raise. "Fine, but I'm only letting this slide because of you," he muttered begrudgingly.

Taking a bold approach, Helen turned to Chandler and asked, "Do you think I'm unattractive?"

"No." Chandler shook his head. "You're absolutely stunning."

Derek couldn't help but shiver. "Damn, that gave me goosebumps."

"I see how it is," Helen remarked calmly. "You seem to favor Chandler over someone as beautiful as me, huh? Tsk, tsk. Is there something going on between you two?"

"I swear, I'm innocent," Chandler interjected, taking a step back from Derek.

"Seriously, what more clarification do you need?" Derek looked at Chandler with disbelief. "Hey, what's going on here? You're making it sound like I'm actually… you know!"

Derek wanted nothing more than to remove himself from this conversation.

Meanwhile, Helen remained unfazed, thoroughly enjoying the spectacle. She continued to stare at Derek with a suggestive gaze, as though observing some peculiar creature.

Growing uneasy under Helen's watchful gaze, Derek abruptly stood and exited the room, declaring, "I need some fresh air!"

As their enduring competitor, Nexus Pharmaceutical Corporation's stock had taken a considerable downturn.

Seizing this timely opportunity to acquire the company could potentially lead to substantial cost savings.

However, the ultimate profitability would depend on whether Newton Group could make a comeback.

Still, Chandler recognized the chance to profit twice from the market with one strategic move.

He certainly lived up to his reputation as an innate capitalist.

"Yes." Chandler nodded calmly. "When the market opens tomorrow, Newton Group's stocks are likely to plummet. After exhausting the one billion dollars Edgar provided, Rachel will likely propose pursuing an acquisition."

Helen asked skeptically, "Do you think she has the resources for that?"

Chandler smiled faintly. "What if she thinks she does? After all, she's already approached Dennis and William—both a capitalist and a banker. If she finalizes a deal with either of them, she'll eagerly take over Newton Group without hesitation."