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

"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."

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?"

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.

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?

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