Chapter 355 Chapter 355: Looking up with concern, Sadie addressed Lionel. "The Starlight Stone is considerably harder than the original material. My fear is that it might crack during the fusion." After a brief pause to consider, Lionel responded, "Incorporate nephrite powder into the adhesive. The nephrite powder's flexibility might buffer the impact due to the differing hardness." Heeding his suggestion, Sadie carefully blended the nephrite powder with the adhesive, ensuring the mixture was just right.
Dipping a fine brush into the adhesive, she delicately attached the Starlight Stone fragments to the compromised sections of the Dewy Hibiscus.
Tmoved slowly as Sadie and Lionel focused intensely on their delicate task.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mr. Morgan, the adhesive appears to be setting more slowly than anticipated." Lionel considered the possible cause as he approached the thermostat. "The low room temperature might be delaying the setting process." He adjusted the temperature by several degrees and added, "We should give it more time." The wait always seemed to drag on.
With apprehension evident in their expressions, Sadie and Lionel monitored the adhesive's progress, worried about potential complications.
Gradually, the adhesive hardened, ensuring the Starlight Stone fragments were securely attached to the Dewy Hibiscus.
"It's done!" Lionel said, smacking his thigh with excitement.
A deep sigh of relief escaped Sadie as her previously tense nerves began to unwind.
Lose yourself in stories on galnovsRaising her hand, she rubbed her weary eyes, her gaze fixed on the flawlessly restored "Dewy Hibiscus" with a profound sense of achievement. “It's truly a masterpiece!" Holding the "Dewy Hibiscus" up to the light for a closer examination, Lionel scrutinized every detail.
Placing the "Dewy Hibiscus" back down, Lionel turned to Sadie, his expression filled with curiosity. "How were you able to cacross the Starlight Stone, Sadie? It's incredibly rare, almost never seen on the market.” Sadie hesitated briefly. "I was contacted by a jeweler. He mentioned having a Starlight Stone and inquired if I wanted it." "Which jeweler was this?" asked Lionel.
"I'm, the place is called Luxe Jewelry," Sadie answered, before recounting her purchase in detail.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLionel's face took on a grave expression as his brows knitted together.
"That's a subsidiary of Wall Group, isn't it?" A cold wave swept over Sadie, her heart sinking.
The mention of Wall Group brought Noah to mind. Could this really be el happening? Sadie's breathing quickened, her mind in chaos.
Lionel looked at Sadie's reaction, his suspicions beginning to form. His tone was contemplative as he said, "You bought the Starlight Stone, an incredibly rare gem, at a suspiciously low price, from a jeweler tied to Wall Group. Doesn't that seem a bit orchestrated to you, Sadie?"
As realization dawned, Sadie grew paler. Her lips quivered, butwards! failed her