Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 245

Chapter 245 Repair

Sadie placed the broken pieces of Dewy Hibiscus into a meticulously crafted wooden box.

Her frequent handling had polished the box’s edges, mirroring her calm exterior despite the emotional turbulence inside.

“I must find an expert capable of mending this,” she muttered.

For the following two days, Sadie scoured the city, visiting every esteemed jeweler and antique shop available.

Yet, she encountered the same verdict everywhere. The restoration was too complex, almost impossible.

“Is repair really an impossibility?” Sadie’s tight grip on the box whitened her knuckles. “There has to be a way.”

She expanded her search through every conceivable network.

At last, a promising lead emerged: Lionel Morgan, a reclusive but supremely skilled jeweler whose abilities were nearly

mythical.

Tracking down Lionel’s residence proved challenging. His home was a remote villa on the city’s outskirts, nestled in

isolation.

Sadie made her way there, her journey marked by serpentine mountain roads framed by stunning vistas that did little to

soothe her nerves.

“Knock. Knock. Knock…” She knocked on the door of the villa.

The door was answered by an elderly butler who scrutinized her. “May I help you, ma’am?”

Sadie was direct. “I need to speak with Mr. Lionel Morgan regarding a jewelry repair.”

The butler paused, cautious. “Have you scheduled an appointment?”

“I haven’t managed to secure one,” Sadie said. “However, I have with me fragments of the Dewy Hibiscus, which might interest Mr. Morgan.”

As soon as Sadie opened the box, the pieces shimmered subtly in the sunlight, their former luxury peeking through.

The butler, moved by the fragments‘ latent beauty and Sadie’s earnestness, eventually invited her in.

Lionel scrutinized the pieces with intense focus, his expression one of deep thought. “Such exquisite workmanship… it’s truly tragic.”

“Is there any possibility of restoration?” Sadie inquired, her voice laced with a hopeful undertone.

Regrettably, Lionel shook his head.

“The challenge is formidable. The Dewy Hibiscus was crafted with highly specialized techniques and rare materials, which are now almost unobtainable,” Lionel explained.

Feeling disheartened yet hopeful, Sadie asked, “Is there absolutely no possibility?”

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Chapter 245 Repair

After a thoughtful pause, Lionel responded, “Restoration might be feasible, albeit with slim odds. I’m willing to attempt it, though success isn’t assured.”

Brightened by even the slightest chance, Sadie replied enthusiastically, “Your willingness to try means everything to me.”

Lionel hesitated before adding. “There’s a condition, though. Repairing it might be possible, but it would require sourcing scarce substitutes for the original materials. These are exceptionally difficult to find, and it would demand considerable

effort on your part.”

Immediately, Sadie responded, determined, “Please list the materials you need. I’ll move heaven and earth to get them.”

Lionel provided a list of the gemstones needed, each one rarer than the last.

Upon departing from the villa, Sadie wasted no time in initiating her quest.

She reached out to every known jeweler and collector, leveraging all her contacts.

Meanwhile, she tasked Nanette with overseeing the studio’s ongoing projects to maintain uninterrupted operations.

Watching Sadie in constant motion, Nanette expressed her worries. “Sadie, is it wise to manage so many tasks simultaneously? Aren’t you concerned about the strain?”

“The Dewy Hibiscus is too precious to me; I must restore it, yet the studio cannot afford to pause. We need to balance both,” Sadie explained resolutely.

In the ensuing days, Sadie dedicated herself to acquiring the necessary materials and assisting in the restoration efforts of the Dewy Hibiscus.

Her efforts were relentless, mirroring the non–stop operation of a well–oiled machine.

As the Starlight Gala approached, Sadie had successfully secured almost all the needed materials. However, the Starlight Stone remained elusive, its rarity making it almost mythical.

“Starlight Stone,” Sadie whispered, her gaze fixed on the last unchecked item on her list.

“Ring, ring, ring…” The studio’s telephone echoed with persistent ringing.

Nanette answered it, her face tensing as the call unfolded. “Hello, Sadie’s Studio… What? Cancel the collaboration? Why?”

Nanette’s disbelief was evident in her elevated tone.

Once the call ended, she quickly approached Sadie, worry etched across her features.

“Sadie, we have a problem.”