Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 920

"Fiona seems to have lost her mind; she's as dense as a pig."

Of course, Faye couldn't bring herself to voice such harsh truths. She collected herself and linked arms with Fiona, restoring their sisterly bond.

Helen cautiously placed another bid. "Nine hundred thousand."

"Nine hundred and eighty thousand," Otto countered, a playful glint in his eyes.

"One million."

"1.2 million."

Helen frowned in confusion. Given that Otto had recently gifted her a piece of land worth nine million dollars, his sudden show of competitiveness puzzled her.

She was determined to acquire this stone and put Faye in her place.

"Mr. Sheridan, how about letting me have this stone?" Helen asked, a smile forming on her lips.

"Apologies, Ms. Spencer, but I have my eye on it as well. I'm afraid I can't accommodate your request," Otto said with a courteous smile.

Helen's expression hardened. "It's just a piece of ore, not some rare gem. Why are you making such a fuss over it?"

"If it's so insignificant, why are you so determined to have it, Ms. Spencer?" Otto retorted.

Helen's frustration boiled over. "I don't owe you any explanations. Was the land you gave me earlier merely a tactic to make me concede at this auction? If that's the case, you can have it back. But I won't back down from what I've set my sights on."

Otto was briefly taken aback, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "Ms. Spencer, you are quite perceptive. But since you accepted the land, you'll naturally have to yield on this gemstone."

Otto was indeed a cunning man—he had meticulously planned this whole scheme to trap her.

"Otto," an astute woman in professional attire spoke up suddenly, breaking her silence.

"Remember your position. The more you involve yourself with this young lady, the more trouble you'll bring her. It's best to know when to step back; you've already done more than enough."

Otto frowned in frustration. All he wanted was to secure the stone to spare Helen from further embarrassment.

Given Helen's stubborn nature, it was clear she was determined to stand her ground today.

Otto leaned against the railing, his eyes fixed intently on Graham on stage.

Graham appeared to be waiting patiently for Otto's bid, entirely oblivious to the drama unfolding around him.

After a thoughtful pause, Otto decided to concede. He lowered his gaze and spoke with authority, "This stone belongs to Ms. Spencer."