Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 969

Kendrick's face was etched with sorrow as he said, "I was wrong back then. I shouldn't have acted on impulse and left you behind. Sab, can you give me a chance to start over?"

"Don't call me that, Mr. Hart," Sabrina retorted sharply. "Given your current status, you could have any woman you want. For Ms. Spencer's sake, please don't make a fool of me."

"I haven't thought about anyone else," Kendrick replied earnestly, his gaze unwavering. "Since you, there hasn't been another woman in my life.

"Aside from my work, the only thing I haven't been able to let go of is you. You're the one person I've always longed for and hoped to be with."

Sabrina's brow briefly furrowed before smoothing out, her expression turning cold.

"Let me be clear, Mr. Hart. Don't waste your time. There's no future for us. Everything I have belongs to the Muskham family. No matter how long you wait, it will never happen."

"What if I could find a way to handle the Muskham family?" Kendrick pressed.

"Don't be unrealistic. Their influence is too extensive. You can't challenge them," Sabrina replied.

"If that's what you want, I'll figure out how to handle it," Kendrick reassured her.

He clenched his fist beneath the table, his palm growing damp with sweat. At that moment, he seemed to revert to the anxious teenager he once was, waiting for a response from the one he loved.

As Sabrina looked at him, her long-guarded heart began to soften. It felt as though spring had suddenly arrived, bringing vibrant color back into her world.

"Alright, if the Muskham family truly releases me, I will—"

"Sorry, I got a bit carried away. Have you two ordered yet?" Helen interjected as she took her seat, cutting off their conversation.

Noticing the awkward tension between them, Helen shrugged innocently, realizing she might have returned at an inconvenient time.

She had been on the phone with Kyle, who reported that he had reached out to the black hand and asked if there were any issues on her end.

After instructing Kyle to send over the investigative materials, she lost track of time.

"We've already ordered several dishes," Sabrina said courteously, handing over the menu. "Please feel free to add anything you'd like."

The venue was even busier than in previous days, with many people coming specifically to see the outcome of Freddie and Helen's competition. Some had brought their families, eager to witness the latest drama firsthand.

"There should be only nine stones left now, right?"

"About that. She has five, and the rest belong to Mr. Muskham."

"What? Mr. Muskham has fewer stones than she does?"

"You're clearly out of the loop. Mr. Muskham already revealed four top-grade emeralds yesterday. Even if he finds just one more high-quality stone today, it will far surpass her collection. She can't possibly be another 'Chosen One' who always picks the finest stones."

"Exactly. Plus, all her stones are from the outer areas. We all know how those usually turn out…"

"So the outcome seems pretty much decided—Freddie will definitely win!"

"Hey, don't forget about their wager. Aren't you curious to see how a stunning woman like her will fare with Mr. Muskham? Hahaha!"