Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 598

At this point, Dorothy no longer dared to stop him. She could hear the urgency in Julian's voice. The fact that he had not stormed straight into the family hall already showed restraint and respect for her help in obtaining the antidote.

She turned to the housekeeper and spoke decisively. "Take Mr. Sterling to the family hall.”

Surprise flickered through Julian's eyes. Outsiders rarely gained access to the family hall. Given the urgency, he did not hesitate and headed there at once. George, who stood guard outside, looked up and flinched at the murderous chill on Julian's face. After the housekeeper explained the situation, he hurriedly said, "I'll go call Mr. Hampton right away."

"No need.”

Before the words could fully register, Julian stepped straight into the hall.

George reacted too late to stop him. Fortunately, the housekeeper spoke up in time. “The old madam allowed Mr. Sterling to enter."

George froze, cold sweat spreading across his palms. No sound came from inside for the moment, yet his heart pounded wildly.

This was not someone to provoke. If Sydney truly had been taken by Caleb, the outcome would be disastrous.

Caleb was kneeling inside the hall. When he heard the door open, he assumed it was George.

“George, you don't need to sneak me out behind Grandma's back

“Where is Syd?" The cold, razor-sharp voice cut him off mid-sentence.

Caleb stiffened and turned to see Julian standing there, his face dark with fury.

antidote had already left Caleb simmering with

when had

after she became involved with

50 minutes ago. Your car picked her up afterward. Are you saying you know

then did Caleb grasp the seriousness

had happened

long, his legs buckled, and he braced himself against the table to

impossible that I

no longer

estate. After that, George took my phone. If you don't believe me, check the

not gone upstairs. Cameras covered nearly the entire first

Caleb spoke, Julian's expression grew colder by the

at his temples, and his

"You

not answer. He turned and strode out, his steps fast and

from George and followed close

him. Any delay caused by suspicion could

| trust you right now?" Julian did not slow or look back.

had already placed a call. After a brief exchange, his face

how strained their relationship had become, he got into the

my car was sent to the dealership, one of their maintenance staff

truly had been