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    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 thepromised sections of the Dewy Hibiscus.


    Time moved slowly as Sadie and Lionel focused intensely on their delicate task.


    “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 dying 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 potentialplications.


    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.


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    Raising her hand, she rubbed her weary eyes, her gaze fixed on the wlessly 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.


    cing the “Dewy Hibiscus” back down, Lionel turned to Sadie, his expression filled with curiosity. “How were you able toe across 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 ce is called Luxe Jewelry,” Sadie answered, before recounting her purchase in detail.


    Lionel’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 happening?


    Sadie’s breathing quickened, her mind in chaos.


    Lionel looked at Sadie’s reaction, his suspicions beginning to form. His tone was contemtive 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, but words failed her.


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