Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 989

As the guests remained enraptured by the splendor of the Rockefeller emerald, Faye, who had been waiting impatiently, finally couldn't contain herself any longer and took center stage.

"The Rockefeller emerald is truly a treasure. I can't believe you actually bought the raw stone just for the Boston family."

With a dramatic flourish, she produced a check and slipped it into Helen's hand. "Here's a million dollars. Part of it is to cover the Rockefeller's purchase price, and the rest is for you to spend however you like."

Helen glanced at the check, a skeptical eyebrow arching upwards. "A million dollars to buy my Rockefeller? What's this about?"

Her provocative words immediately drew the room's attention.

"One million dollars? Did Faye actually just say that?"

"The Rockefeller is a rare gem. At the Peterson auction, a blue emerald necklace sold for nearly ten million dollars. And that was before we even considered Rockefeller."

"It seems like the Boston sisters are in for some serious competition."

Without waiting for Faye's reaction, Helen swiftly handed the check to Tonya. "Here, Tonya, take this. It's from Faye, as payment for bringing the Rockefeller emerald here."

What? Was she getting paid for just transporting a fist-sized stone?

Tonya stood there, stunned, and looked up. Helen gave her a knowing wink, and it all clicked. She accepted the check and waved it slightly. "Thanks for the tip, Faye. You're really something."

"What are you talking about? This isn't a tip! It's the money to buy Bianca's entire Rockefeller!" Faye said, her voice tinged with frustration.

"No," Helen said, her tone firm. "No one is buying the Rockefeller emerald. I have plenty of money. The Rockefeller emerald is already promised to Mr. Hart of Hart Jewelry. Even this small piece you're looking at is a gift for someone."

"The Boston family could step in and cancel your deal with Hart Jewelry," Faye said with a sly smile.

Helen laughed bitterly, "Is this how you handle business? By breaking agreements and reneging on contracts?"

Faye lifted her chin defiantly. "My approach is to always make the best decisions for the Boston family."

"How very selfless of you," Helen said with a cold, mocking smile. "Then why don't you start by handing over that eight-million-dollar emerald you bought last time? I'd love to see an example of your generosity.

"I'll make a deal. You hand over yours, and I'll hand over mine."