Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 162 Ever since learning that Charlotte was not his girlfriend , Sydney had unconsciously ignored the possibility that there was still someone else . Not Charlotte - but another woman . If that were true , what had her behavior last night meant ? Unease crept in at the thought . Julian heard her shift and turned his head , glancing at her . He finished speaking into the phone with patient calm , then hung up and looked back . " Your head's clear now ? " His voice held the same calm as always , as if nothing had happened . Sydney froze as she realized that he meant last night .

Remembering that he had a girlfriend , she suddenly did not know how to respond . As for Tiffany , she assumed Julian had already handled it . If she tried to back out now , it would look like using him and discarding him . Worse , it might irritate him and leave Tiffany in an even more precarious position . But if she didn't back out ... She stayed silent , brows drawn , lips pressed tight . Julian arched a brow at her hesitation . " So , how long are you planning to sell yourself to me ? " " I ... " Sydney hesitated , then forced the words out .

, but she had held onto them all this time . He gave a brief , even laugh . " We broke up . " Relief slid through her chest . She opened her mouth , but his unhurried drawl cut in . ' And besides ,

Then , how long do you want ? " " Depends on my mood . " Typical of him - capricious , unyielding . She knew she had no room to negotiate , " Alright .

one hand on the table and closed the distance . His dark eyes locked onto hers with a force that stole her breath . " From now on ... Caleb is not allowed to touch you again . Not even a finger . " 1/2 Sydney was not surprised and agreed immediately . " Fine . " She wouldn't have needed him to say it anyway . That distance would remain between her and Caleb