Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 954

Otto frowned, sensing something was amiss. The Helen before him now was a far cry from the one who would become flustered whenever he teased her.

Although he wasn't sure what he had done wrong, Otto knew better than to push further.

Without a word, he turned and walked away. He paused at the door, looking back with a concerned expression. All he saw was Helen's resolute expression as she slammed the door behind him.

An inexplicable ache gripped Otto's heart, making it difficult to breathe. After a long pause, he turned, his eyes lighting up with sudden resolve. With newfound determination, he strode off briskly.

Helen leaned against the door, her brow knitted as she listened to his footsteps fade away.

Why was she feeling such intense emotions for a man who was already involved with someone else?

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The following day, the gemstone auction was in full swing.

Even though it was only the second day, the event had already attracted a larger crowd. Many were eager for a quick fortune, inspired by the success stories from the day before.

A group of committed enthusiasts had been present from the beginning, driven by their passion for the auction. They were determined to remain until the final moments, convinced that they might still come across a rare gem.

Even if no extraordinary gemstones were found, they were keen to see the outcome of the rivalry between Helen and Freddie. After all, the Cathayans were always eager for a good spectacle.

At 10:00 am, Helen reached the venue.

With crowds bustling both inside and outside, Helen's arrival instantly sparked a flurry of excitement, setting off a wave of gossip and speculation.

"Look, she's finally here. I knew she wouldn't let us down. Things are bound to get interesting."

Before he could respond, Helen let out a loud yawn.

Kendrick was at his wit's end. He was almost able to predict Helen's next remark.

Sure enough, Helen rubbed her hands together and said, "Gosh, it's freezing here. I'm feeling so sleepy now. I think I'll head back to bed."

Just as she had the day before, Helen ignored the crowd's skeptical stares and walked out, leaving Kendrick to handle the situation alone.

Kendrick felt utterly powerless. Relying on Helen was clearly futile; he needed to take charge himself.

Summoning his resolve, he went back to the pile of stones in the hall to resume his search.