Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 611

The biting winter wind cut across the terrace. Sydney shuddered. She could not tell whether the chill came from the cold or from fear. Before the thought could settle, lights flared along the dark road below. Several black sedans tore forward at high speed She recognized the lead car at once.

It was Julian's. Panic surged. She lurched up from the chair, but the bespectacled man slammed her back down and clamped a hand on her jaw. "Ms. Wilson, didn't we agree you'd cooperate? Mr.Sinclair told me not to manhandle you, but if you try anything, I'll kill you and the kid inside you."

He bit down hard on the final words. It was both a threat and promise. Ice spread through her limbs. She did not dare struggle. Drawing a careful breath, she said, "I just saw Julian. I got excited."

"Excited about what?" He released her with a snort.

"The baby isn't even his, and you still put on this act. I'll give you that. You women are all award-winning actresses." Sydney ignored the sneer and watched the cars roll to a stop at the gate.

familiar rear

cars arrived. Nathan and the others emerged, and even Raymond was there. She also spotted Diana and James. She was not the only one caught off guard. Tristan stepped forward to meet them. Confusion flickered across his eyes before he smoothed

Sterling, people say nothing escapes you in Jouleston. It seems that isn't true," he said

at noon, yet you

Julian did not answer.

gave Elliot a look. In an instant, trained men spread out and locked down the courtyard.

from Eloise, no one wanted it to happen. You

For a brief moment, Tristan looked startled. Julian had uncovered his identity far faster than he had expected. Julian did not wait for a response and moved toward

Do you think you can walk in whenever you please?" Julian's expression darkened. He was about to signal Elliot when Tristan raised a hand and