Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 57 Sydney did not hide anything. Her expression remained calm. "Yeah. But you don't need to go against your family over this." Marcus had started his business with money from the Shepard family. Most of the time, they stayed out of the clinic's operations. Occasionally placing someone inside was normal. "I can talk to them," he offered. Sydney smiled faintly. "Marc, knowing Caleb, he doesn't like owing favors. He probably made some kind of business deal with your family." Marcus's expression darkened. "Sorry.

They mentioned something before, but I didn't make the connection." "It's not your fault," Sydney said kindly. "Even if you refused, Caleb would have found another way. Caleb and Julian were alike at heart. They would not stop until they got what they wanted. Caleb used softer, subtler tactics, while Julian went straight for the jugular. When the door opened again, Penelope waited calmly outside, as if she had known everything all along. Just as Sydney had said, Caleb had made all the arrangements for her in advance. It was no wonder she looked so unbothered.

I'm the legal wife. Whether professionally or personally, looking after you is my responsibility. No need to be polite." Without sparing

going?" "Tomorrow." Sydney had always been like this. Once she made up her mind, she didn't like dragging things out. Just like the divorce. The next day, Sydney did morning consultations at the clinic and went alone to a dealership in the afternoon. She spotted it immediately: a red, limited-edition Porsche 911 in the showroom. Its sleek, fluid

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