From His Ex-Wife to the World's Most Sought-After Restorer (Jade and Hudson) novel Chapter 89

Chapter 89 The Radiant Jewel

Julian took the seat next to his grandfather, adjusting his cufflinks.

“I found myself with an unexpected opening in my schedule.”

His gaze drifted to the stage, landing on the elegant silhouette in the pink gown.

“Is that the woman you mentioned yesterday?”

“That’s her,”

Burton said with a knowing smile.

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“Stunning, isn’t she? But just wait until she starts the restoration. You’ll see a side of her that’s truly unique. Pay close attention.”

Julian’s lazy, aristocratic

gaze

settled on Jade.

“I will.”

On stage, Jade began the live restoration of the ancient Foster manuscript.

She moved with a practiced, fluid grace, her slender fingers handling the tools with surgical precision.

Every movement was considered and deliberate, showing a level of focus that was almost meditative.

It didn’t feel like a technical demonstration; it felt like a high-stakes, mesmerizing performance.

Julian found himself slowly leaning forward, his eyes fixed on Jade with an intensity he hadn’t experienced before.

From a shadowed corner of the hall, Hudson Walter was also watching the scene unfold.

He stared at Jade in her bespoke gown, focused and radiant, looking like a piece of raw jade that was finally being polished into a brilliant gem.

He had never realized she possessed this kind of presence or power.

She was beautiful, concentrated, and glowing with an internal fire for her craft.

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It was naturally magnetic, and he found himself unable to look away from her.

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The hushed whispers of the crowd slowly died away until the room was pin-drop silent.

The entire audience held its breath as they watched Jade work.

When she finished the final mend, she stepped to the side and tapped the digital screen to display the results to the room.

The restoration was a masterpiece of seamless perfection, leaving no trace of the previous damage.

Clap-

Clap, clap-

Clap, clap, clap-

The applause began in ripples before erupting into a deafening, standing ovation.

Standing center stage, Jade saw the genuine admiration on the faces of the Harbor City elite. The tension finally left her body, and after a graceful bow, she slipped backstage.

Anthony would handle the networking and closing; she was finally done.

In the front row.

Burton nudged Julian with his elbow, looking smug.

“Well? Did your old man’s judgment fail him this time?”

Julian replayed the last thirty minutes in his mind, feeling a strange, unfamiliar ripple in his chest.

But he was a man who lived behind an iron mask of control; a single ripple wouldn’t make him falter.

“She’s impressive.”

Those simple words were the highest praise the Foster patriarch had ever heard his grandson give a woman.

Burton shot to his feet, eyes scanning the room for Jade’s exit.

“Then what are you waiting for? Go and introduce yourself before someone else does!”

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He had a sudden, powerful intuition that he was looking at Julian’s future wife.

“Grandpa,”

Julian said with a weary smile.

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“She’s talented, but there’s no need to be so aggressive. Didn’t you say she’ll be at the house for the rest of the project? I’ll get to know her then.”

Burton finally settled back into his seat.

“Fine. But don’t blame me if you miss your shot. Opportunities like this don’t wait for anyone.”

Julian nodded with a faint, amused smile.

“I understand.”

Backstage.

Jade sat on a velvet sofa in the lounge, taking small sips of hot water to soothe her throat. The demonstration had been an immense drain.

Combined with the physical toll of her illness, the sudden drop in adrenaline left her feeling utterly hollowed out.

She leaned back into the cushions, her eyelids heavy as if she might drift off instantly.

Creak-

The door to the private lounge swung open.

Jade opened her eyes to see Hudson standing in the doorway.

Hudson looked at her, the memory of her radiant performance still fresh in his mind, a faint smile tugging at his lips.

“Congratulations-”

“I’m resting here tonight and booking a commercial flight to see John tomorrow.” Jade assumed he was there to resume his kidnapping attempt, and she didn’t even register his first

word.

The smile vanished from Hudson’s face instantly. Seeing her cold, dismissive attitude reignited the fire in his gut.

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