Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1002

Otto pursed his lips slightly at Helen's words. He gently adjusted her hand before guiding her inside.

Together, they made a striking pair—Otto exuding an air of refined maturity, while Helen brought a vibrant, youthful charm.

The red carpet host, accustomed to high-profile events, quickly regained his composure. Even so, a hint of surprise and excitement lingered in his voice.

"This is quite a surprise," he said. "Mr. Sheridan is here with a date. Mr. Sheridan, please sign here."

Otto approached the guest wall and signed his name. He then took Helen's arm, guiding her inside.

Their entrance stirred a noticeable buzz among the attendees.

"Who is that woman with Otto? Do we have a member like her in our group?"

"If Otto brought her, she must be important. Even if her background is questionable, it might be worth making an effort to connect with her."

However, most of the crowd's comments were cutting and disparaging.

"Oh, her? Haven't you heard? She's the second daughter of the Boston family from Aguilisco. She's been living on the fringes, working with cattle and sheep. Her face might be presentable, but she still carries the smell of manure."

"Really? So she's just a country bumpkin. Ugh, what a low-class woman. I get goosebumps just thinking about what she must have grown up eating. I hope she stays far away from me."

"Don't jump to conclusions. Remember the rules of our gathering. After signing in, we'll begin with a chess tournament, which will be held in a round-robin format.

"The results will determine who stays and who goes, with the bottom three players having to leave voluntarily. Do you really think someone from a rural background would know anything about chess?"

"True. She'll probably end up leaving here in disgrace!"

"He's the CEO of Klein International and the first person in the country to own and showcase rare-colored emeralds. Since you still have one Rockefeller emerald left after selling the other, he might be interested in it. He could be the ideal person to assist you."

Helen's eyes widened in surprise as she came to a halt, taking in the information. Was Otto's only reason for attending this event to solve yet another issue for her?

Helen couldn't help but feel conflicted, unsure of how to respond.

After a long pause, she awkwardly replied, "Thank you… I don't have much else to say. Just thank you. I hope I'll have the chance to return the favor someday."

The feeling of being indebted was indeed unsettling.

Otto chuckled upon hearing Helen's words. "Ms. Boston, I didn't realize you had a shy side. But if you want to make it in this world, you'll need to toughen up a bit. Perhaps when you stop worrying so much about repaying me, we'll find it easier to get along."

"Let's hope so."