From His Ex-Wife to the World's Most Sought-After Restorer (Jade and Hudson) novel Chapter 264

"The reports circulating online are false," Anderson continued, his voice calm and commanding. "I ask that you give us one week. We will resolve this matter entirely. If you are still unsatisfied at that time, you may cancel your orders then."

The mention of the KOE Financial Group changed the atmosphere instantly.

KOE was a legendary power in Faronne, with a global reach that touched almost every industry.

Because of their massive influence, nearly every person in the room had a business interest tied to them in some way.

The "favor" they were being asked for was one they couldn't afford to refuse.

The clients exchanged hesitant looks and eventually agreed to Anderson's terms. They would wait one week.

Anderson smiled and made a polite gesture toward the door.

"We appreciate your understanding. Please return home and wait for our update. You will have a satisfactory answer in seven days."

As the clients filed out and saw the wall of security guards surrounding the studio, their shock only grew.

Who would have guessed that Jade's little studio was backed by the KOE Financial Group—a name that carried weight in every corner of the globe?

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Jade knew nothing of the drama at her studio.

She was led into an interrogation room to find Bert waiting for her.

Bert didn't waste a second on pleasantries. He threw the divorce papers onto the table.

"First you sabotage Hudson, and now you're a common thief. The Walter family will not be associated with a disgrace like you. Sign the papers. Once you do, you're dead to us."

Jade's face had been a ghastly white since her arrest. She looked at the papers and saw Hudson's signature at the bottom.

A small, hollow smile touched her lips.

So, Hudson's "devotion" was a lie after all. The moment his interests were threatened, he'd signed her away without a second thought. It was typical of the Walters.

It was typical of the Walters.

But regardless of how it happened, it was what she wanted.

She read through the terms. They were identical to her own draft—she'd walk away with nothing, and they'd be legally separated forever.

She didn't know if she was crying because the long war was finally over, or if she was mourning three years of her life wasted on these people.

When she picked up the pen, her fingers were shaking uncontrollably. Her throat burned, and hot tears began to well in her eyes.

Two seconds later, she forced them back and signed her name on the other side.

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