Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 30 Sydney stiffened briefly as she walked behind him. When Alan glanced back, she relaxed. Alan let them enter but called after her, "If it gets awkward, I'll ask that fellow to leave and skip dinner." "I'm fine." Sydney had braced herself ever since running into him in Storia a few days ago. If she could meet him abroad, encountering him here did not surprise her. He had grown powerful and aloof. There was no need for her to force her mentor to save face. Seeing her calm, Alan patted her shoulder. "That's good. After all, you are. siblings.

And he may carry his own unspoken burden-" "Alan, let's go in," Sydney said softly, cutting him off. Over the years, she had heard similar excuses from others. If he truly had unspoken burdens, why not confide in her instead of casting her aside like trash? Eloise was right. He was a privileged golden boy who had treated her like a pet. It had been fun until it became a burden. Alan understood her feelings and didn't press further. "Let's go in." Before she stepped inside, the atmosphere seemed relaxed. In the study, Marcus chatted comfortably with Julian, who Eliana had introduced.

"Syd." Marcus waved as she entered. "This is Julian of the Sterling family. He's the CEO we met in Storia a few days ago." The man stood tall and composed, his black eyes cold and emotionless. Golden rays from the setting sun softened his aura, but he remained distantly noble. Sydney brushed her fingertips along her palm and greeted him calmly, "Mr. Sterling." "This is Sydney Wilson, my junior from university.

30 junior, she's basically like my own sister." 88% +15 BONUS As successor to Shephard Pharmaceuticals, Marcus' words carried weight. It was a discreet reassurance of Sydney's standing. Julian lifted his brow wryly and repeated the word with mock politeness, "Sister... Nice to meet you." That whispered "Sister" felt like a taunt.