Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 32

Helen was chewing on her pen when she heard the question. She quickly looked up at Chandler and acknowledged with a hum.

"When is the competition?" Chandler inquired further.

"Next Friday, at One High School," Helen answered honestly.

Her eyes flickered as she remembered Tyrone mentioning Chandler's past participation in the Math Olympiad.

"Didn't you win first place in a Math Olympiad before? Any tips you could share?" she ventured.

Chandler raised an eyebrow slightly.

"That's ancient history. There's nothing I can do to help."

Helen simply responded with an "Oh" and then fell silent again.

The atmosphere between them cooled but was soon relieved as the car arrived at the Newton residence.

Upon stopping, Helen opened the car door and stepped out.

After changing shoes, she found Esmond leisurely enjoying tea in the living room.

"Mr. Newton Senior!" Helen greeted him politely.

Esmond's face lit up with joy at the sight of Helen.

"Helen dear, how are you adjusting to school? Let me know if you need anything, or you can tell those boys too. Don't be too hard on yourself."

"I understand, Mr. Newton Senior. You needn't worry about me."

"You're being too formal with your grandpa," Esmond said with a smile, then glanced at Chandler entering the door.

"Chandler, if Helen needs anything, help her out. She's a lady, after all. Help me take good care of her."

Chandler didn't object, replying impassively, "Understood, Grandpa."

Esmond didn't mind his expression and turned back to Helen.

"Helen, I hear you're entering that regional Math Olympiad competition. Chandler is quite good at math. He could tutor you."

"No need, Mr. Newton Senior. Let's not bother him," Helen immediately declined.

"Ah, what's this about bothering? Chandler, from tonight onward, you'll tutor Helen in math. Make sure she's well-prepared for the exam," Esmond insisted, leaving no room for refusal.

Helen wanted to protest but ultimately held back.

Chandler had always taken Esmond's words as a decree. Thus, he accepted the tutoring arrangement without complaint.

During dinner, Jenson learned about Chandler's new role as Helen's tutor and was visibly upset.

If Chandler helped Helen, her success was almost guaranteed. This meant Jenson had likely lost his bet.

Unwilling to accept this, Jenson pulled Chandler aside after dinner.

"Chandler, please don't tutor Helen."

Chandler's response was calm and unrippled. "It's Grandpa's wish."

Jenson became desperate.

"Come on, Chandler! Just tell Grandpa that Helen doesn't need tutoring. Or just pretend to tutor her. As long as Helen doesn't win, it's fine."

Chandler gave a noncommittal nod. "I'll see what I can do."

Jenson clung to him, pleading pitifully, "Please help me out…"