Chapter 358 The Memory
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“Actually, now that you mention it… can I sleep in here with you tonight? I’m spooked.”
Jade patted her shoulder. “Of course you can.”
Night fell.
While Sarah was in the shower, Jade’s phone rang. It was Julian Forster.
“How is Faronne? Have you found any answers yet?”
Back in Kingston, they had discussed Bastian and the KOE Group’s mysterious head, Howell Hamlet.
Her trip to Faronne was as much a mission for the truth as it was a career move.
She didn’t want to be anyone’s puppet ever again.
Jade thought of the fever-dream and the fragments of the castle and the dark alley.
“Tell me is it possible for someone to lose a specific block of their memory?”
Julian went silent for a moment on the other end.
“Medically? Yes. Traumatic events can cause the brain to bury things. The Forsters have a specialized neuro-clinic in Habor City; they use targeted stimulation to recover lost threads. If you want, we can go there when you’re back.”
Jade let out a long, weary breath. “Thank you, Julian.”
Between Hudson and Bastian, Julian had become her most reliable anchor.
Julian was silent for a few seconds before answering.
“I told you once before: you never have to thank me,”
He had started with an agenda, but every heartbeat since had been dedicated to her happiness.
He would give her anything she needed to stay safe and whole.
Jade didn’t know what to say to that; sensing her silence, Julian quickly pivoted.
“It’s late. Get some rest. Goodnight, Jade.”
“Goodnight.”
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Chapter 358 The Memory
The next day.
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Bastian arranged a car to take Jade and Sarah to the Klein Private Museum.
Joseph was waiting for them at the entrance as usual.
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As they walked through the galleries, he briefed her on the cinematography for the selection
process.
Since she would be on camera, they needed to coordinate her wardrobe and makeup.
She also needed to pre-select several manuscripts to use as teaching examples for the students.
The chosen books had to show specific types of damage to test the students’ technical skills.
The shoot was scheduled for two weeks, and between the prep and the filming, she would have zero free time.
But…
The professional gain and the prestige of the documentary made every minute worth it.
Sarah listened to the list of requirements and whispered in Jade’s ear.
“That is a staggering workload. Are you sure you can handle the pace?”
Jade had already calculated the toll before accepting the job and offered a small smile.
“Success isn’t free. I’ll keep my head down and get through it.”
Sarah felt a surge of motivation. “I’ll handle every bit of the logistics so you can focus on the books!”
Joseph led them to the second floor.
To ensure she had the best environment for the technical work, he had prepared a private office for her.
It had a dedicated workshop and a separate lounge; it was perfectly secluded.
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