Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 164 Sydney denied it without hesitation . She had no way of knowing how long Julian's fleeting interest would last . For all she knew , he could tell her to leave in a few days . There was no reason to say anything that might make Tiffany worry . She changed the topic . " Will this affect your job ? " " No. " Tiffany shook her head , then added , " You know , Julian might seem cold and ruthless , but he's meticulous when handling things . He already had Sterling Corp.'s lawyer call my boss and make it clear this was just his cousin stirring up trouble , nothing to do with me .

" In business , everyone was shrewd . That call had not only cleared her name but also implied a subtle connection to the Sterling family . When she got her phone back from the police , her partners practically tumbled over themselves with concern , all but asking outright what her relationship with Julian was . Back at their building , they ran into a familiar face as they stepped out of the elevator . Raymond had just come from Julian's place . The gold - rimmed glasses softened the edge in his gaze . " Are you alright ? " The question was clearly not for Sydney .

Sydney blinked , caught off guard . Since when were the two of them familiar ? Tiffany's tone was cool . " I'm fine . " She tugged Sydney along , ready to pass by . But as they brushed shoulders , Raymond suddenly lifted his arm and pressed his palm to Tiffany's forehead . The touch stopped her in her tracks . His hand was as cool as ever . He frowned and glanced at Sydney . " She's running at least 38 degrees . " " Yeah . " Sydney had already noticed in the car that Tiffany must have caught a chill at the station last night . " Once we're home , I'll give her some medicine .

know . At that moment , the door behind them clicked open . Julian had changed into a tailored suit . He tilted his chin toward her and commanded , " Come here . " The tone was

elevator turned quiet again . Tiffany stepped back , her reflection in the gleaming doors a picture of dishevelment . The man beside her remained unshakably composed , all elegance and calm . Raymond spoke first . " Did it scare you ? " He