From His Ex-Wife to the World's Most Sought-After Restorer (Jade and Hudson) novel Chapter 257

Crash

Smash.

After several bone-jarring hits, both unplated cars were crippled, their frames twisted.

Boom—

Another massive impact sent one of the cars spinning off the road into a nearby field.

But this time, it wasn't Kevin. An off-road SUV had surged out of the darkness, delivering the final blow.

Kevin was genuinely impressed. "Now that's some horsepower."

The SUV pulled alongside them, the window sliding down to reveal Julian's sharp, angular profile.

Kevin went silent

He suddenly regretted praising the other car.

He risked a glance at the mirror. Hudson's face was like a gathering storm.

Hudson's gaze was sharp enough to draw blood, but his voice remained uncomfortably calm.

"Mr. Forster. Fancy meeting you here."

Julian let out a dry laugh. "I'm here for the woman I love. What's your excuse?"

Hudson's expression turned deathly cold.

Julian ignored him, continuing with a mocking edge. "I'm actually surprised to see you here, Hudson. Is Amara in trouble?"

The taunt hit home. Hudson's jaw tightened.

"I'm looking for my wife," he said, his voice flat. "Unlike you, I'm not in the habit of chasing shadows."

"I'm not chasing shadows," Julian said, the smile fading from his face.

"I've lived thirty years, and I've only ever wanted one woman."

Hudson ground his teeth together, the sound audible in the quiet car.

"Julian. Forster."

Vroom—

The response was the roar of the SUV's engine as it tore ahead, leaving a cloud of dust in Hudson's face.

The air in the Maybach felt like it had frozen solid.

Kevin held his breath, trying to be invisible while simultaneously pushing the car to catch up with the SUV.

Ten seconds passed before a voice came from the back seat.

"Faster."

"Yes, sir..."

Kevin practically stood on the accelerator, terrified he'd snap the pedal.

Hudson leaned back, yanking his tie loose and tossing it aside. The shadows in his eyes were a thick fog that wouldn't lift.

The only reason Julian was here was because Jade had called him for help.

He was her husband, the man who was supposed to protect her. And yet, in her hour of need, she'd turned to a stranger.

Three years of marriage, and she didn't trust him to save her.

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