From His Ex-Wife to the World's Most Sought-After Restorer (Jade and Hudson) novel Chapter 201

Chapter 201 The Hidden Trump Card

Chapter 201 The Hidden Trump Card

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Jade was a sharp woman; she craved independence and the grit to handle whatever life threw

at her.

As for being a “clinging vine” who lived in the shadow of a man…

Julian didn’t want to see her turn into that, and he knew it was the last thing she wanted for herself.

Jade tilted her head to look at Julian, her amber eyes clear enough to see the bottom.

“Julian, what is it that you actually want?”

Their eyes

locked.

The air and the scenery around them seemed to blur into a haze, leaving only the two of them in focus.

Julian’s lips curled into a faint smile as he countered with a question.

“What do you think I want?”

A profound tenderness began to spread through his dark eyes, like an invisible net closing around her.

Jade’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked away, her fingers curling into her palms with a sudden awkwardness.

Julian didn’t wait for an answer; he simply kept talking.

“When things settle down here, come to Harbor City with me. My grandfather hasn’t stopped asking about you.”

Jade gave a polite nod.

“I’d love to. He gave me that exquisite emerald hairpin last time, and I haven’t even thanked him properly.”

A flash of genuine surprise crossed Julian’s face.

“He gave you a emerald hairpin?”

“Yes, the day I finished the restoration project and left Harbor City,” Jade said, noting his shock.

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“Is there a problem with that?”

Julian studied her for two long seconds before shaking his head.

“No. It’s nothing.”

His tone said it was definitely something, but Jade didn’t push.

“You sure?”

“Positive.”

Julian began walking toward the parking lot, his stride long and confident.

“Besides visiting my grandfather, I actually need a small favor from you.”

Jade matched his

“What is it?”

pace.

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“Some of the older families in Harbor City have rare manuscripts that need professional restoration,” Julian explained. “They’re big fans of your work. I’m in the middle of negotiating several deals with them, so I was hoping you could put in a good word for me while you’re working on their books.”

“Consider it done,” Jade promised immediately.

Julian was always helping her; the chance to actually be of use to him made her feel a weight lift from her conscience.

At the parking lot, Jade mentioned she’d driven herself. Julian found her car with unerring accuracy and stood by the passenger door.

“Perfect. I didn’t bring a car today. I’ll have to trouble you to drop me off at Oakwood Estate.”

Jade didn’t object. She unlocked the car, and Julian slid into the seat beside her. She didn’t look over, simply focusing on the road as she drove toward his estate.

Halfway there, Julian spoke up suddenly.

“I forgot to mention something crucial. The Faith family still doesn’t know Cortney isn’t Ronald’s daughter. While Ronald was gone, Arthur tried to arrange a DNA test, but Amara always found a way to fake it. The evidence you have is massive. Use it wisely; make sure it hits where it hurts.”

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Jade’s eyes widened in shock. “Does Silas not know either?”

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Julian shook his head. “I haven’t told him. Think of it as your ace in the hole. No matter what Silas does, once the Faith family realizes that girl isn’t their blood, they won’t let it slide.”

“Aren’t you two friends?” Jade could sense a deep-seated wariness in Julian when he spoke of Silas, a sharp contrast to their banter in the hotel.

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