From His Ex-Wife to the World's Most Sought-After Restorer (Jade and Hudson) novel Chapter 205

Chapter 205 The Impossible Coincidence

Chapter 205 The Impossible Coincidence

“Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!”

As they walked, Jade’s phone buzzed in her pocket.

She pulled it out to find a photo from Julian.

It was a clean-shaven, pleasant-looking young man who looked entirely harmless.

A follow-up text appeared.

“This is Victor Hales.”

“Got it.”

Jade sent a quick reply and tucked her phone back into her bag.

They reached the private booth. Jewell pulled the door open and led Jade inside.

A young man stood up to greet them.

“Jade, meet my boyfriend, Victor Bailey.”

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Jade had a polite smile ready, but as she looked up, the smile froze into a mask of pure horror.

The face in front of her was the exact same face she’d seen on her screen seconds ago.

Jewell’s boyfriend was Lyndon’s missing right hand.

Victor Hales.

The man who knew everyone’s secrets.

How is this possible?

Jade’s brain felt like it was short-circuiting. Her body was paralyzed.

“Jade?”

Jewell touched her arm, looking worried.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling okay?”

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Jade snapped out of her daze, forcing a stiff, paper-thin smile.

“I’m fine. Just… I got a bit lightheaded for a second.”

She composed herself and looked at Victor.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Jewell’s best friend, Jade Merchant.”

Victor gave a warm, gentle smile and pulled out chairs for them both.

“Victor Bailey. Please, have a seat.”

Jade sat beside Jewell.

The food arrived, filling the table with a spread of gourmet dishes.

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Throughout the meal, Victor was the perfect boyfriend-attentive, gentle, and constantly looking after Jewell.

Jewell was glowing, her eyes never leaving Victor’s face.

It was obvious they were deeply in love.

Jade picked at her food, her brows knit tight. She couldn’t taste anything. Her mind was a whirlwind of terror.

Of all the people in the world, why him?

Why is he Jewell’s boyfriend?

Victor was the man who had rammed Ronald’s car on Lyndon’s orders.

Was Ronald alive? What else did this man know?

Every answer she needed was sitting across from her, eating salad.

But what would happen to Jewell when the truth came out?

Could her friend survive the fallout?

After a few bites, Jade excused herself to the restroom to clear her head.

She splashed cold water on her face. When she walked out, Jewell was waiting for her by the door.

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The moment their eyes met, Jewell spoke.

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“Jade, something is wrong. You’re acting weird.”

Jade opened her mouth to speak, then closed it. There was too much to say, and no way to say it.

Victor’s identity, her loyalty to Jewell, the danger they were all in… it was a house of cards.

And she knew Victor was using a fake name with Jewell. Was any part of his love for her real?

Jade felt a dull throb in her temples. She rubbed her eyes.

“I’m sorry, Jewell. I really don’t feel well. I think I need to go home.”

Jewell looked genuinely concerned. “Do you need me to drive you to the clinic?”

Jade shook her head. “No. Stay with your boyfriend. Have a good time.”

Seeing that Jade’s color was okay, Jewell didn’t push.

“Fine. Go home and rest. Call me the second you get in.”

“I will.”

Jade waved goodbye and walked down the hall.

Her mind was miles away, her body moving on autopilot.

As she reached the lobby, she slammed into someone.

The familiar scent of cedarwood and masculine spice hit her.

Jade instinctively backed away, but before she could look up, a pair of strong hands caught her shoulders and pulled her steady.

Julian looked down at her, his brow furrowed with worry.

“What happened? Why do you look like you’ve seen a ghost?”

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