From His Ex-Wife to the World's Most Sought-After Restorer (Jade and Hudson) novel Chapter 359

Chapter 359 The Threat

Chapter 359 The Threat

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“You go on ahead and get some rest. I need to take this call, and then I’ll head back.”

After a ten-hour shift, Sarah was drained; she stretched and leaned back in her chair.

“Sounds like a plan.”

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Jade stepped out of the office to a secluded corner of the museum before answering the PI.

“Report.”

The investigator sounded uncharacteristically nervous. “Ms. Merchant, a man found me today. He knows about the photos I’ve been taking of Michael. He wants to meet you-otherwise, he’s going to tell Michael everything and fund his next project.”

If that happened, years of planning would turn to ash in a heartbeat. Her mother’s justice would be lost.

Jade gripped the phone, her breath hitching as her jaw set into a hard line.

“Who is it?”

The investigator went silent for a dozen long seconds, the sound of his heavy breathing audible.

“I… I can’t say.”

Can’t or won’t?

Jade processed the fear in his voice, and a cold realization hit her.

“Is it Hudson Walter?”

At the mention of the name, the silence on the other end became absolute,

Meanwhile, in a luxury lounge across the city,

The private investigator glanced nervously at the man sitting on the velvet sofa.

He hadn’t said a word, but Jade had figured it out on her own.

Hudson let out a short, jagged laugh and held out his hand. The PI handed over the phone immediately.

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Chapter 359 The Threat

Hudson leaned back against the cushions, his voice casual and low.

“Are you coming?”

Jade’s voice was a tight wire of tension. “Is this really how you want to play?”

“It’s effective, isn’t it?” Hudson smiled, his voice dropping an octave.

“I’m asking again-are you coming?”

Jade took a sharp breath. “You-”

“I have a private jet waiting at the airport,” Hudson interrupted smoothly.

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“You don’t want to see your hard work vanish, do you? The bugs, the photos, the evidence of tax evasion… I know everything you’ve been doing, Jade.”

Jade’s voice turned shrill with rage. “What the hell do you want from me?”

At the sound of her fury, Hudson’s composure slipped. He sat up straighter.

“I… I just want to see you. That’s all.”

Jade realized she had no choice. She forced her voice to stay steady.

“We saw each other yesterday. Wasn’t that enough?”

“No,” Hudson said, his voice dropping into a soft, desperate plea.

“I’m not doing anything. Just come back to Kingston for a day. Please.”

The low, begging tone was so unlike him that Jade felt a jolt of shock.

She felt a familiar weight in her chest. “Did you even give me a choice?”

Hudson’s voice was a low rumble. “I’ll be waiting.”

Jade hung up and ignored her exhaustion, splashing cold water on her face before heading back to the office to brief Sarah.

Sarah saw the frantic look in her eyes and stood up in concern.

“Jade? What happened? What’s wrong?”

Jade bit her lip. “There’s an emergency. I have to go back to Kingston tonight.”

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Sarah looked at the dark sky outside and jumped to her feet.

“Tonight? What could be that urgent?”

Jade shook her head, remaining silent. Sarah didn’t push it.

“Do you want me to come with you?”

“No,” Jade said, resting a hand on Sarah’s shoulder.

“I need

you to stay here and keep the museum work on track.”

Sarah felt the weight of the responsibility and straightened her back.

“I’ve got it, Jade. Go. I won’t let the project slip.”

Jade offered a small, grateful smile. “I know you won’t. I trust you.”

They locked the office and walked out together.

At the museum entrance, a black sedan was waiting at the curb.

A security guard stepped out and approached Jade.

“Ms. Merchant, Mr. Walter’s private jet is ready for takeoff.”

Jade gave Sarah’s arm a final squeeze and headed for the car.

She reached the tarmac and boarded the jet in a daze.

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