Chapter 129

Chandler continued, "I'll compensate you for overtime based on hourly rates." Helen beamed, "Sounds good, Mr. Newton!" The next morning, Helen was up early. Chandler, however, didn't contact her until noon. When they finally met, Helen couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Newton, didn't you plan to go out? Why are you only contacting me now?" She thought about the hours she wasted, the money she could have earned. Of course, she kept that last part to herself. As if reading her thoughts, Chandler said, "Using you for fewer hours saves me some money." Helen was stunned. "The epitome of a capitalist!" she thought. She kept a cheerful demeanor and asked, "Where are we heading today, Mr. Newton?" Chandler hailed a cab without a word and handed the driver an address from his phone. They were off. Aliry was known for its oil industry, but gemstone gambling was a local highlight. Helen never expected Chandler to bring her to a gemstone market. There was a saying in the gemstone world. One