Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

On the way to the police station , Sydney could not stop turning the thought over in her mind . With Eloise , she had always endured and swallowed insult after insult because she knew the old woman's capabilities . She was certain Eloise despised her . Those eyes often regarded her as if she were already dead , yet the woman never struck the final blow . Sydney had no power , no backing . She could not afford to provoke her . To survive , she had to stay meek . She had to endure . However , she had not endured in the Hampton family .

Perhaps she had assumed she discovered Adeline's weakness , finally a leverage point to bargain with . At the police station ... The officers accepted the bag of clothes and promptly told Sydney to leave . Sydney could not just walk away . " Officer , what's really happening with Tiffany's case ? She would never persuade anyone to commit perjury . " The officer hesitated . " We've had orders from higher up . It's serious . Until it's settled , no one is allowed to see her . " The words made Sydney's stomach tighten . What kind of case required " orders from higher up ?

" She pressed her lips together , about to push further , when her phone rang . The caller ID made her stomach drop . She thanked the officer quickly , hurried outside , and answered in a hard , cold voice . " Was it you ? Did you set up Tiffany ? " " Well , well . " Victor's voice was lazy , mocking . " Getting all worked up already ? " Any remaining doubt vanished . Sydney asked , " What do you want ? " " I want you to beg me , " Victor drawled carelessly . " Victor ! " Rain poured harder , and Sydney did not bother opening her umbrella . She strode toward her car , speaking fast .

study . After graduating , she had worked even harder . If this charge stuck , everything she had built would collapse . " Cut the crap . " Victor's voice carried a cold finality . Consequences