Chapter 964

"Forget it. She probably knows she's going to lose and is just putting on a show. I wouldn't be surprised if the organizers staged this just to attract attention," someone remarked. "Stones from the outer area? Ha! Isn't that basically conceding defeat?" another scoffed. No one in the crowd seemed to have faith in Helen's chances. Once the registration was complete, Helen turned to Kendrick and asked, "Which stone are you interested in? Write down the number so we can register it." "I found one I like, but I'm still unsure about it," Kendrick admitted hesitantly. "If you think it's a good choice, just go ahead and pick it up," Helen said reassuringly. "I'll cover the cost—don't worry." She had always been generous with her friends. Meanwhile, Kendrick was momentarily at a loss for words. He let out a quiet sigh, trying to clear his thoughts. Initially, he had planned to wait for Helen to evaluate the stone for him. However, given the current circumstances, her choices seemed inc