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. "Y