Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 138

Helen was able to accept this outcome. After all, she knew gambling on stones was inherently risky, and being willing to accept loss was part of the game.

"Alright, let's open the next one," she said.

The shopkeeper hurriedly instructed the cutter to work on the next stone, cautioning him to be careful. However, it turned out to be another dud.

Helen sighed. She couldn't believe money was gone just like that. She looked at Chandler, who offered her a reassuring glance. "It's just a stone. No big deal. Try looking again."

Feeling a bit disheartened, Helen said, "Maybe we should stop wasting money and find some other entertainment."

But Chandler responded, "Are you giving up already? Seems like your enthusiasm only lasts for three minutes."

Helen didn't appreciate being judged and pouted, "Maybe I just lack the talent."

Chandler comforted her, "Gambling on stones requires patience. Don't let your emotions get the best of you. When choosing stones, consider aspects like color and texture.

"There's a saying that often the most unassuming things can turn out to be the most valuable. Keep that in mind and have another look."

Encouraged by Chandler's words, Helen scanned the stones around her. Eventually, she decided to give it another shot. After wandering around the shop, she stopped at a pile of stones near the entrance.

The shopkeeper sighed, "Miss, these are the cheapest stones in our shop. They're yours for 3,000 dollars each."

Experts considered these "cheapest stones" worthless and unlikely to contain any jade. Their appearance and color depth were the poorest.

He nodded. Helen then instructed the cutter, "Please start from the back right side of the stone. Grind it lightly and be gentle."

The cutter reluctantly followed her instructions, grinding the stone carefully. After less than a centimeter, he exclaimed, "There's green! It's actually green!"

Helen was taken aback by his shout, her gaze glued to the stone. A faint green layer appeared on the originally gray stone. The color wasn't deep, but the quality looked promising.

Chandler smirked as he whispered, "Ice-type jade. You're quite lucky."

Helen's smile widened. "Is it valuable?"

Chandler assessed the stone. "As raw material, it's worth about a million dollars. Turned into jewelry, it could be worth several times more. This type of green is rare and highly collectible."