From His Ex-Wife to the World's Most Sought-After Restorer (Jade and Hudson) novel Chapter 279

Hudson sat in the driver's seat and dialed Jade's number.

She answered almost immediately, her voice tight with anxiety.

"What? You're not backing out, are you?"

Hudson's expression shifted. He softened his voice before answering.

"No. I'm just reminding you to bring your identification and the legal documents."

"Oh..." Jade's voice relaxed instantly.

"I have everything ready. Just don't change your mind."

Hudson let out a hollow, bitter laugh.

"Don't worry. I gave my word. I'm sticking to it."

Jade gave a quiet "okay" and then... silence.

The sound of their breathing mingled over the line for a long, awkward moment.

Hudson broke first.

"Are you ready?"

"I've been ready for a long time."

"I'm downstairs. I have the car. Let's go to the office together."

Ten seconds passed before she replied.

"Fine."

A few minutes later, the studio door opened.

Hudson looked up, his heart skipping a beat.

Jade stepped out into the morning light. She was wearing a midnight blue wrap dress with a delicate white cashmere shawl.

She looked graceful, elegant, and impossibly radiant.

Hudson thought back to the three years they'd spent together. She had always worn comfortable, plain loungewear at home. He'd remembered her as grey and dull.

But looking at her now, she was a pearl that had finally been cleaned of the dust. This was the woman she was always meant to be.

Jade reached the car. She looked for a back seat, but realized the Pagani was a two-seater.

She hesitated for a heartbeat before opening the passenger door and sitting down.

The scent of her—light and floral—filled the small cabin. Hudson drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, trying to sound casual.

"You seem to like those silk gowns lately."

Jade adjusted her shawl, her tone flat.

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