Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 65 Since Julian had gone out of his way to hide it from Marcus, this had to be personal. Sydney frowned, and her earlier politeness was gone. "Mr. Sterling, I don't recall there being anything between us that requires a private conversation." Julian gave her a sideways glance, his tone cool. "Bruce asked me to return something to you. Don't you want it?" "Fine." Sydney didn't argue and turned to Marcus. "Marc, go on ahead." Marcus hesitated. But since the two of them were supposed to be "siblings," he figured Julian wouldn't cross a line. He left first.

As soon as he was gone, Sydney reached out her hand. "What is it?" Julian didn't answer. He slipped a hand into his pocket and walked off toward the exit. Sydney couldn't think of anything she had left with Bruce, but she had no choice except to follow. Julian somehow recognized her car. He stopped in front of it and pulled the handle. When it didn't open, he looked back at her. "You need me in the car just to return something?" she questioned. "My car was used to take Marc home. You're not giving me a ride?" he shot back.

out at the Sterling estate a few days ago. She sighed and unlocked the door. Julian slid into the passenger seat calmly and handed her a charm. His voice was low and unreadable. "You think this thing'll make Caleb come crawling back?" Sydney recognized it instantly. It was

Problem?" She hadn't expected the coincidence. "No problem." The rest of the drive passed in silence. When they reached Aurum Road, Sydney asked, "Which complex?" There was no answer. She turned her head and saw Julian had dozed off. His long lashes cast soft shadows over his sharp cheekbones. His features were striking, even in sleep. 1/2 Chapter 65 +15 BONUS "Julian..." She opened her mouth, hesitated, then let

[Ms. Wilson, it's at Deltan Mansion.] Deltan Mansion stood just down the road from her neighborhood. It ranked among the most exclusive properties in Jouleston, and the entire