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That night, after leaving Savrow, Asher, Axel, and Bella returned to Hatchbay.
The two cities were not far apart; it only took about two hours on the highway.
Savrow, as the economic heart of the country, was rich in resources and had vast development prospects, making it a land everyone sought to claim.
On the other hand, Hatchbay was different.
For hundreds of years, it had belonged to only one family—the Thompsons.
The Thompson family had created jobs for a significant portion of Hatchbay’s population.
As a result, Wyatt Thompson had earned the title of “Uncrowned Emperor” of Hatchbay.
Without the Thompsons, the city would have remained an ordinary second-tier city, unable to develop as quickly as it had.
The Thompson siblings arrived at the antique Meteor Atelier.
“Ah! Ms.
Bella! When did you come back?” an elderly man in his sixties called out eagerly.
He was Tony, the manager of the atelier, and a close family friend of the Thompsons.
Tony had grown up with Wyatt and had a bond with him that was unbreakable.
Although he had no interest in investment careers, unlike Wyatt, Tony found contentment in spending his time with jadeite stones and nature.
“Uncle Tony, how are you? Does your leg still hurt when it rains? How’s your asthma? Did you like the medicine I sent you a while ago?” Bella greeted him warmly, her eyes crinkling with affection as she took his arm.
“It’s great! I’m fine… But nothing feels better than having you back here!” Tony replied, his eyes brimming with happiness.
After exchanging pleasantries, Bella got to the point.
“Actually, I came here to ask a favor,” she said softly, her tone serious.
“A good friend of mine gave me a gift, but I accidentally broke it.
I was afraid it would upset him if he found out, so I want to make a replica.
“
Tony’s eyes widened as Bella took out a vintage jewelry bag containing broken jade bracelet pieces.
“Oh! This is high-grade material.
One in a thousand! What a pity!” Tony exclaimed, visibly distressed.
He was a connoisseur of jade and knew the value of such a rare find.
“I know how precious it is, but I still want to try.
How many pure jadeites do you have here?” Bella asked, determined.
“More than five hundred stones,” Tony replied.
“I’ll open them all tonight,” Bella declared calmly.
Tony almost choked in shock.
Asher cleared his throat awkwardly, while Axel quickly reached for his phone, prepared for any emergencies that might arise.
Bella’s calm demeanor while making such an extraordinary request was nothing new, yet it never failed to amaze them.
“No, no, no! Are you trying to kill me?!” Tony shouted in panic, looking just like Wyatt when he was furious.
He was overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the request.
“It’s not a big deal.
You keep these stones as a hobby, and you don’t rely on them for your living.
Just tell me what compensation you want if I really open all of them,” Bella said casually, though her mind was already on another matter.
“Charge it to my fourth brother’s account.
Just tell him to pay double.
He has the money anyway and doesn’t know what to do with it.
“
Tony nearly fainted, covering his chest.
“I’m too old for this! I can’t deal with you, Bella!” He had no choice but to give in, knowing that the Thompson family could make him do whatever they wished.
Asher and Axel quickly rushed to support the elderly man, both trying to suppress their laughter.
The Thompson family had four grand gardens in Hatchbay—Moon Garden, Cloud Garden, Mist Garden, and Meteor Garden.
Of these, Meteor Garden was known for its simplicity and natural beauty.
It was first discovered by Jayden, a renowned jade carver, who recommended it to Wyatt.
Wyatt, however, had spent a billion dollars to purchase it from the owner, enraging Jayden, who almost expelled Tony from his apprenticeship.
Still, Tony’s deep ties with Wyatt prevailed, and after some time, Tony took over Meteor Garden, turning it into a true masterpiece.
The siblings wandered through the serene beauty of Meteor Garden, with its perfectly arranged jade sculptures and ever-changing natural scenery.
Bella, feeling more at ease in this familiar environment, sighed in contentment.
“Uncle Tony, you’ve truly turned this place into a wonder,” she remarked, admiring the intricate jade sculptures.
“It feels like a dream.
“
Tony, still trying to recover from his earlier shock, beamed with pride.
“It’s nothing compared to the treasures you’ve helped me find,” he said, chuckling.
Asher and Axel exchanged glances, knowing full well that Bella’s boldness often led to unexpected outcomes.
But if anyone could accomplish the impossible, it was Bella.
As they continued to explore the garden, Bella felt a sense of comfort wash over her.
The broken jade bracelet, the gift from a dear friend, still weighed heavily on her mind, but she was grateful that the matter was now in capable hands.
Her thoughts briefly drifted to the future, and the challenges she would need to face.
Yet, in this moment, with her family around her, Bella could feel a sense of peace.
Even though the road ahead might be uncertain, for now, she had the security of those who loved her most.
The evening wore on, and as they prepared to leave Meteor Garden, Bella took one last look at the jade-filled landscape.
It was a reminder of the legacy of the Thompson family and the ties that bound them.
Despite everything, she found comfort in the knowledge that, no matter what came next, she would not face it alone.
