From His Ex-Wife to the World's Most Sought-After Restorer (Jade and Hudson) novel Chapter 266

Bastian's residence was tucked away in the deepest part of the estate.

As the car swept past the manicured grounds, Jade's eyes went wide at the sight outside.

Rows of white magnolias were in full, glorious bloom.

"They're beautiful," Jade whispered, her finger tracing the glass.

She spoke softly, but Bastian caught it instantly. He glanced at the rearview mirror, meeting the driver's eyes. The car slowed to a crawl, allowing her to take in the ivory blossoms.

Meanwhile, at the Walter Group.

After hours of frantic damage control, Hudson had managed to salvage the project, clawing back half of their projected losses.

Given the catastrophic scale of the initial crisis, it was the best possible outcome.

Bert Walter seemed satisfied enough. He gathered the senior executives and Hudson in the boardroom to plan their next move.

He stood at the head of the table, his voice low and heavy.

"According to reliable sources, Howell, the head of the KOE Financial Group, is currently in Kingston. Find a way to get him to look at our flagship tech project. We need his backing to stabilize your position."

"Yeah."

Hudson's response was distracted. A cold knot of anxiety was tightening in his chest, a premonition that something was about to break.

Buzz— The phone on the table vibrated.

He glanced down at a news notification.

In a heartbeat, he went rigid.

The next second, his chair hit the floor with a heavy thud. He bolted for the door.

Bert and the executives jumped at the sudden violence of the movement.

Before Hudson could clear the room, Bert's voice rang out like a whip.

"Stop right there!"

Hudson spun around, his face pale and frantic. Bert looked at him with a darkened expression. "Where do you think you're going?"

Hudson gripped his phone, his voice thick with panic. "Something happened to Jade. I have to—"

"You're not going anywhere!" Bert roared.

"Have you forgotten she conspired against you? Besides, you're divorced. She has nothing to do with this family anymore. If you chase after that traitor, consider yourself disowned!"

The word "divorce" hit Hudson like a physical blow, leaving his ears ringing.

The sound drowned out the world, a hollow buzzing that stole his balance. He stumbled back, his knees nearly giving out.

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