From His Ex-Wife to the World's Most Sought-After Restorer (Jade and Hudson) novel Chapter 131

Chapter 131 The Caged Bird

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But the evidence Jade had gathered was so exhaustive that he couldn’t find a single opening to make her the scapegoat.

With Jade currently pregnant, they were forced to resolve the fallout through other tactical means.

Hudson spoke in a flat, clinical tone.

“There is a massive trade summit at Montclair Manor in a week; I have internal intel that Mr. Harold Robbins is attending, and I’ll secure his medical equipment project.”

Bert Walter’s eyes lit up immediately; the Robbins contract was a lucrative prize that every major player was clawing to secure.

They had yet to finalize a regional partner, and landing this deal would represent a monumental milestone for the Walter Group.

Once the shareholders saw the massive projected dividends, the current scandal would be forgotten instantly.

For the first time in months, Bert looked at Hudson with a flicker of genuine professional admiration.

“Good. I expect you to secure that contract and take the Walter Group to a new tier of market dominance.”

Hudson gave a slight, calculated nod, his eyes gleaming with an absolute, predatory certainty.

“I’ve been laying the groundwork for this project for six months; it belongs to the Walter Group and no one else.”

Bert was satisfied with his son’s ruthless ambition and offered a piece of strategic advice.

“I’ve heard Mr. Robbins has a profound interest in the restoration of ancient texts; bring a few rare volumes and two master restorers to the summit to play to his vanity-it will double our success rate.”

Hudson nodded in agreement.

“I’ll have the artifacts and the team finalized before the summit begins.”

The following morning at dawn.

The moment Jade processed her discharge papers, several professional orderlies physically forced her into a car, leaving her zero room for resistance.

Seeing the vehicle heading in the opposite direction of her apartment, Jade began to struggle, hammering on the door and windows.

“I’m not going with you! Pull over and let me out right now!”

The orderlies acted as if they were stone-deaf, remaining entirely motionless as they held her in place.

“Let me out!”

Jade’s voice rose into a sharp, panicked growl as she grabbed the handle and began to kick the door with all her strength.

“If you don’t stop this car, I swear I’ll jump out into traffic!”

The orderlies finally reacted, clamping down on her shoulders with a force that threatened to crush her bones.

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Chapter 131 The Caged Bird

“Ugh-”

Jade groaned in pain, cold sweat beading on her forehead from the physical strain.

A cold, mechanical voice whispered harshly into her ear.

“Ma’am, be reasonable. Don’t force us to be any more persuasive than we’ve already been.”

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They drove directly to the ancient Walter family estate, where Jade was hauled out of the car and shoved into the massive courtyard.

Jade watched the orderlies and bodyguards retreat with a look of ashen horror, stumbling after them.

“Wait! Don’t go! Get back here! Open this gate!”

But no matter how she screamed or pleaded, not a single one of them turned back.

Thud.

The massive entrance was slammed shut with a finality that echoed through the grounds.

The estate featured heavy, traditional red-lacquered wooden doors that effectively swallowed the last slivers of sunlight, leaving a terrified Jade alone in the decaying courtyard.

Bang, bang, bang!

Jade balled her fists and hammered on the unyielding wood.

‘Is anyone there? Anyone?! Let me out! You have to let me go!”

She shrieked until her voice was a ragged whisper, pounding until her knuckles were raw and bruised.

fer strength finally evaporated, and she collapsed onto the dirt, though she didn’t stop, her weak hands continuing to slap at the ed lacquer.

hud-thud, thud.

Just let me out…”

The only answer was a silence that felt as heavy as a tomb.

ade had no idea how long she sat on the cold floor of the courtyard.

When she finally regained enough composure to stand, her entire body was frozen and stiff.

the forced her limbs to move, and once the blood began to circulate, she stood up and checked the hidden pocket of her dress.

Her phone was missing-likely stolen by the orderlies to prevent her from calling for help, ensuring she was locked away as a mere eproductive vessel.

lade stared at the towering, solid doors that seemed to cut off her last path to get out.

But she had already spent three years as a tagged and labeled puppet in a display case for the Walters.

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