Chapter 346
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.
Moved by the fragments’ latent beauty and Sadie’s earnestness, the butler 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 tinged with hope.
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,” he explained.
Feeling disheartened yet still holding on to a flicker of hope, Sadie pressed, “Is there absolutely no possibility?”
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.”noveldrama
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 with determination, “Please list the materials you need. I’ll move heaven and earth to get them.”
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Lionel provided a list of the gemstones required, each one rarer than the last.
Upon departing from the villa, Sadie wasted no time 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 concerns. “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.
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