Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

the tension between Sydney and Penelope escalates dramatically. Sydney, once a rising star in the research community, now finds herself facing the possibility of being reduced to a mere outcast. Penelope, who is pregnant, is confronted by Sydney, who insinuates that Penelope's child may not belong to Caleb, stirring panic and confusion within her.

Sydney's calm demeanor belies the sharpness of her words, as she challenges Penelope to reflect on the implications of her situation. As the confrontation unfolds, Penelope's fear and anger boil over. She attempts to silence Sydney, desperate to protect her own secrets. However, Sydney remains composed, hinting that Penelope's anxiety reveals her guilt. The atmosphere thickens with tension as guests nearby take notice of their escalating argument.

Penelope's frustration is palpable, feeling overshadowed by Sydney's perceived invulnerability, which only intensifies her desire to confront her adversary. Just as the confrontation reaches a boiling point, Diana, a powerful figure from the Hutton family, intervenes. Her authoritative presence shifts the dynamics, as she warns Penelope not to disrupt Sydney's life, making it clear that the Hutton family will not support her if she causes chaos. This revelation leaves Penelope feeling isolated and vulnerable, as she realizes that even the formidable Diana stands in solidarity with Sydney.

The chapter culminates in a sudden twist when police officers arrive to question Penelope about a premeditated assault, abruptly cutting off her attempt to defend herself. The tension that has been building throughout the encounter reaches a climax, leaving readers on edge about the repercussions of the unfolding drama. Penelope's desperation and fear are now compounded by the legal troubles that loom over her, setting the stage for further conflict and revelations in the story.

Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **Chapter 436** The once-cherished rising star of the research community was on the verge of being reduced to a mere street rat, the kind that everyone wanted to kick to the curb. Sydney regarded Penelope with an unsettling calmness, her gaze steady and unwavering. "If you have that much idle time to fret over my affairs, perhaps you should redirect that energy toward the child you're carrying," she said, her voice smooth yet laced with an underlying tension.

"What?" Penelope's throat constricted, her heart racing as she struggled to comprehend the implications of Sydney's words. She swallowed hard, the lump in her throat a bitter reminder of her precarious situation. "What are you talking about?" A faint smile danced on Sydney's lips, a mix of amusement and sharpness that sent a shiver down Penelope's spine. "Aren't you expecting a baby? Let me take a wild guess... You've already decided to pin the paternity on Caleb, haven't you?" Though her tone remained light, the words cut through the air with a palpable edge.

inevitably surfaces." After that press conference, Sydney had learned that Adeline had intervened to rescue Penelope from the confines of the Sterling estate. At the time, she had been baffled by Adeline's decision. But now, as she stood face-to-face

thought. Yet, if it were indeed Caleb's, Penelope would have reveled in the opportunity to flaunt her supposed victory. The only logical conclusion was that the baby was not his. Caleb, in his stubbornness, refused to acknowledge the truth, and Adeline, paralyzed by the fear of inadvertently severing the Hampton lineage, was too frightened to act. Sydney's voice, though not raised,

lunged forward, attempting to silence Sydney by covering her mouth with her hand. "Sydney, stop talking nonsense!" Sydney effortlessly stepped back, her demeanor shifting to one of

the Hutton family's birthday celebration. But Penelope's fury boiled over, a tempest unleashed within her. She could no longer tolerate how Sydney always emerged unscathed, how she consistently ended up the one left standing, while Penelope found herself drowning in humiliation. The memory

glacial stare. "Let go." "I won't!" Penelope retorted, emboldened by Megan's earlier promises. "If we make a scene here, who do you think will bear

unyielding and fierce. "I've heard a bit about you," she stated evenly, her tone devoid of warmth. "I know you possess a certain cleverness. But if you dare to create chaos for Sydney, neither I nor my family will lift a finger to salvage your reputation." Diana reached out, her long,

words-she spoke not just for herself, but for