Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities

Chapter 26

Helen found Jenson's childishness somewhat endearing. Why should it matter to him whether she joined the Math Olympiad? It was as if her loss would be his.

"Give me back my book!" Helen was getting angry.

But Jenson, the simpleton, didn't care.

"I won't give them back! Just won't!"

Helen laughed, and her anger started to fade.

So he wanted to play?

She'd play along.

"So you're sure I'm going to embarrass myself? What if I'm the champion?"

Helen's words made Jenson laugh uncontrollably.

He knew the caliber of students who participated in the Math Olympiad. They were born to excel in academics, never pausing in their studies, which is how they reached such heights.

And here was Helen, a country girl who got lucky to win a minor school-level competition. She was thinking too highly of herself.

The difference between her and those born for academics was vast.

"Helen, don't even talk about getting first prize. Even if you win any prize, I'll let you say my name backward."

Jenson was confident that winning an award in the Math Olympiad wasn't for the likes of Helen.

"Oh, is that so? Let's make a bet then," Helen proposed.

Jenson hesitated. He was starting to have some doubts. What if Helen's luck was so good she won a participation prize?

"Let's be clear. A participation prize doesn't count. It has to be first, second, or third," Jenson added.

Helen's smirk pierced through Jenson's doubts.

"Sure! But are you certain you want to take on this bet? Or is it just all talk on your end?"

Jenson couldn't stand being challenged.

"Let's bet. What's the wager?"

Seeing her provocation work, Helen raised the stakes.

"If I win first place, you have to get out of my sight whenever you see me. But you have to call me 'boss' if we are not alone."

Upon seeing how confident Helen was, Jenson no longer had any hesitation.

"Deal. But let me be clear. If you lose, you leave the Newton family and return to whatever village you came from."

"Deal."

They reached an agreement, unaware of the implications.

Jenson was convinced Helen would lose. Once she was gone, he was relieved that he wouldn't have to deal with her ugliness.

The thought brought a smile to his face. He returned the workbook to Helen without further ado.

Of course, he couldn't resist sharing the news in their WhatsApp group.

Jenson: "Guys, great news! The ugly freak Helen is finally leaving! Celebration time!"

Tyrone: "Are you serious?"

Jenson: "Trust me, it won't be long. Don't forget to buy me a drink when the time comes."

Tyrone: "So you're making a sacrifice to get rid of her?"

Jenson: "Stop it. I'm not that desperate. I'm using the power of justice to make her back off."