Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 523 Dorothy, worried the situation might cause a misunderstanding or make Sydney uncomfortable, quickly smiled and explained, "Oh no, you've got it wrong. I'm not that fortunate. This young lady heard that I was unwell and came to check on me." Only then did Adeline turn toward the sitting area. When her gaze landed on Sydney, her voice grew sharp and smug at once. "Then you must be mistaken. Not just anyone can come to the Hampton residence. As for my future daughter-in- law... that position's already taken." A few years ago, Adeline couldn't stand Penelope.

Everything about that woman had annoyed her. But now that Penelope had moved up in the world, Adeline was eager to see the Hampton and Hutton families tied together. Besides, Penelope was said to be carrying Caleb's child. She couldn't run even if she wanted to. Once the Hamptons approved, the matter would be sealed. Adeline was only too pleased to share the "good news." It was the perfect way to make Sydney abandon any lingering feelings. 'What nerve, always claiming she and Caleb are over, yet still showing up here!' Adeline thought.

At her words, not only the circle of elegantly dressed women but even Dorothy herself looked puzzled. What was that woman up to now? Intrigued, one of the women, asked, "Oh? And which family is the lucky girl from?" "The Hutton family," Adeline said proudly, casting Sydney a disdainful glance. Then, as if to make sure everyone heard, she added, "The Hutton family from Brimcrest." Gasps rippled through the room. Even among social elites, the Hutton name commanded. attention. This time, Sydney's calm expression wavered slightly. It was the first real reaction she'd shown all afternoon.

is desperate to make Caleb a proud, premature father.' Sydney almost laughed. 'Does she really think that will end well?' If the

the guests suddenly exclaimed in recognition, "Oh, I know you! You're the lead researcher behind that new specialty drug from Sterling Corp., aren't you? Wilson-Sydney Wilson?" Her family also worked in pharmaceuticals, so she was the only one present who understood Sydney's true status in the medical field. Most of the others had no idea how influential the young woman had become. Her husband had been eager for months to meet Sydney, but she kept such a low profile that