Chapter 940

"I've never seen anything like this before! These raw stones are incredible!" Kendrick's eyes sparkled with excitement. Helen was about to make a playful remark when a mocking voice cut through the air. "You call this good stuff? What you're gawking at are mere trinkets, fit only for amateurs. The real treasures are still hidden; those are the true rare gems." The man sneered at Kendrick like he was a fool, but his look turned lecherous when it shifted to Helen. Helen knew that voice all too well. It was Freddie. She didn't even bother to turn to look. Instead, she kept her focus on the raw stones with Kendrick, her eyes moving methodically over the collection. Suddenly, her gaze was locked in a specific direction. "Kendrick," she said, nudging him with her elbow and nodding toward the spot. "Take a closer look over there. See anything interesting?" Kendrick glanced over, confused. There were dozens of raw stones piled up; it was hard to see anything special. Behind them, Fredd