Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Sydney finds herself in a tense situation as her grandmother, Eloise, presses her to convince Julian to agree to a marriage proposal. Sydney feels the weight of this request, knowing well that Julian is not easily swayed once he has made up his mind. Despite her confusion, she tries to maintain a steady demeanor, questioning the appropriateness of her role in this matter given her younger age.

The conversation reveals Eloise's frustration and disappointment, as she believes Sydney should take a more active role in pursuing this arrangement. As Sydney reflects on her past experiences with Julian, she feels a mix of guilt and resistance. She recognizes that her relationship with him has improved but doubts his sincerity. Sydney perceives herself as merely a temporary distraction in Julian's life, which leads her to question why Eloise treats the situation as significant.

The arrival of Julian adds further tension, as he overhears Sydney's candid thoughts, darkening his expression and hinting at unresolved emotions between them. Eloise remains determined and insists that Sydney find an opportunity to discuss the marriage with Julian, seeing her as the only one who might influence him. Sydney reluctantly agrees, knowing that she must navigate her grandmother's expectations while protecting her own feelings. After dinner, Charlotte questions Sydney about her agreement to Eloise's request, revealing her own surprise at the situation.

Sydney reassures her friend that she has no intention of seriously pursuing the matter with Julian, understanding the delicate balance of her own autonomy and her grandmother's wishes. The chapter concludes with a moment of reflection between Sydney and Charlotte, highlighting Sydney's inner strength despite her outward submissiveness. Charlotte's comment about Julian loving someone else resonates with Sydney, deepening her understanding of her own feelings and the complexities of her relationship with Julian.

As Sydney prepares to leave, she is reminded of the impending arrival of Tiffany, indicating a new chapter in her life while she grapples with the emotional turmoil surrounding Julian and Eloise's expectations. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **Chapter 275** A palpable tension hung in the air, freezing not just Sydney but also Charlotte, as the weight of Eloise's request settled heavily around them. The gravity of the situation was unmistakable: Eloise actually expected Sydney to persuade Julian to agree to this marriage.

whirled with confusion, but she masked it with a carefully crafted facade. "Marriage is a serious matter," she replied, her voice steady yet laced with uncertainty. "Shouldn't you be the one concerned about this? After all, I'm younger than he is. It hardly seems appropriate for me to bring it up." In her heart, Sydney knew Julian's temperament all too well. If he had

tread on that precarious ground. Eloise's eyes, clouded with frustration, narrowed into slits, her displeasure radiating like a storm about to break. A cold, mirthless laugh escaped her lips. "So now that you have someone backing you, you've sprouted wings? I raised you all these years for nothing-" Sydney felt a wave of guilt wash over her, but she refused to let it show. She didn't want to escalate the situation or invite more trouble into her life. With a tone that was both serious and weary, she softened

is. He left me without a shred of mercy before. How could he possibly dote on me now?" She paused, her heart aching as she continued, "At best, I'm

his eyes. In the midst of her sentence, Sydney felt a flicker of awareness, as if the atmosphere had shifted. She turned her head, half-expecting to see Julian, but instead, a stray cat darted past her, a mere distraction in the unfolding drama. Eloise, however,

the one person he might be inclined to hear out. Lowering her lashes, Sydney replied meekly, "All right, I'll find a chance." With that, Eloise, having achieved her objective, finally relented and refrained from pressing further. After dinner, Sydney made her way

head, her expression serious. "I just want to understand why you agreed to her request." She had come tonight at her parents' urging, expecting a quiet evening, not this unexpected confrontation. The revelation that Sydney would even consider such a thing took her by surprise.

intention of sacrificing her dignity or her autonomy for such a request. Besides, her earlier comments had already dampened Eloise's hopes. In a few days, she would simply tell her grandmother that Julian hadn't listened, and that would