Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 130

Chandler didn't respond to her question directly but suggested they find a place to cut open the stones.

Following Chandler, Helen entered a shop where they announced their intention to slice the stones. The shop owner informed Helen, "These aren't stones from us. We charge a crafting fee of a thousand dollars per stone."

Helen marveled at the lavishness of the wealthy. "Mr. Newton, are we still proceeding?" she inquired, to which Chandler promptly paid with his card.

After seeing this, Helen handed the stones to the craftsman. The shop's patrons gathered around in anticipation. The craftsman examined the first stone. Its pattern and color didn't promise any jade. He asked Helen, "How should we cut this one?"

Before Helen could translate, Chandler instructed, "Start from the left side."

After relaying Chandler's instructions, the craftsman began his work. The process was slow as it required precision and care.

Unfortunately, the first stone turned out to be a dud, which elicited sighs from the onlookers. Helen felt it was a pity as thousands were lost in an instant.

"Shall we continue, miss?" the craftsman asked Helen. She looked at Chandler, who said, "Keep going."

It wasn't her money being spent, so she wasn't concerned.

The craftsman proceeded to slice Chandler's stones, but after three more attempts, no jade appeared. The crowd lost interest while Helen sighed in resignation.

Though similar in size to the other stones, this one felt heavier, possibly indicating jade.

The craftsman worked meticulously. He barely started when Chandler suddenly halted him. "Wait!"

"What's wrong?" Helen inquired.

Chandler directed, "Tell him to start from the lower right side and go slow."

After Helen translated, the craftsman adjusted his approach. When he began cutting from the specified area, hints of green appeared on the stone.