Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 114 Penelope's heart raced. All she wanted was to get away. "Mr. Sterling, it's all fine now. We should just leave, right?" "Irrelevant people can leave." Julian leaned lazily against the arm of the sofa, his cigarette glowing between his long fingers." Ms. Monroe, you cannot." The chill in his voice made her shiver uncontrollably. She was already starting to regret it. If she had known Julian would appear tonight, she never would have acted. This man was far too terrifying. Caleb noticed the target of his hostility. He stepped in front of Penelope and faced Julian.

"What do you mean by this?" "Didn't you just say you wanted justice for Sydney?" Julian flicked the ash off his cigarette with careless grace, then gave Elliot a slight nod. Elliot strode out, dragged two hotel waiters into the room, and shoved them down in front of Penelope. "Ms. Monroe, what exactly did Mr. Sterling's sister ever do to you that you went to such lengths to hurt her?" The sight of those men's faces made Penelope's entire body tremble. 'How?! The surveillance was destroyed. How did Julian unearth the truth so quickly?' Due to his appearance, everything had gone off-script.

you're talking about." Caleb finally understood what they were suggesting. He frowned, and his voice sharpened. "Elliot, words aren't something you can just throw around." "The witnesses are right here, and you rush to defend her without even asking?" Julian's half-smile was nothing but menacing. "Caleb, what did you promise me before you married Sydney?" Caleb froze. Back then, Julian

her to suffer even the slightest grievance. "I kept that promise," Caleb said firmly. In his mind, he had not let Sydney suffer. Although there had been misunderstandings, he had always apologized, made amends, and waited until Sydney said she was no longer angry before he let himself relax. Even now, though she was no

doesn't mean I'll stand here and watch you smear Penny." At those words, Julian's cold face twisted with something darker. His gaze slid toward Penelope. Just one glance was enough to make her flinch. Then he gave a short, cutting laugh. "If it's nothing but lies, why is your dear sister-in-law so afraid?" Caleb turned to Penelope. After all these years, he thought he understood her well enough.