Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 616

Raymond had been entrenched in Jouleston for years. The forces under his direct command were more than sufficient to resolve the situation quietly, without risking the Hutton family's reputation. It would not affect Diana's political career either.

With Julian's statement, Raymond would not even need to deploy his own people. That simplified matters further. Julian glanced at Elliot, signaling him to stay behind and assist Raymond with the cleanup. Meanwhile, Peter followed Julian out without hesitation.

They moved as if they owned Tristan's territory, coming and going at will. Tristan's eyes narrowed. Just as Julian reached the doorway, Tristan raised his voice.

"Stop." Julian acted as though he had not heard. A second later, Tristan smiled and snapped his fingers.

"Take one more step, and I can't guarantee there won't be two lives lost." Julian halted. His shoulders tightened as he spun around and placed himself squarely in front of Sydney, blocking the faint red dot. Sydney had not yet grasped what was happening when she saw Diana, Raymond, and Caleb stiffen all at once.

She froze and tried to turn her head, but Julian tightened his hold.

"Don't turn around."

at the same moment. It was the first

clapped softly, clearly

the famous cold-blooded Sterling heir would risk his life for a woman. There's a saying, isn't there? Even elite families produce hopeless romantics. Looks like it's true." Sydney understood. Every drop of blood in

for her. Tristan had not merely kidnapped her. He had planned this from the beginning. With a sniper already in place, the outcome would not have changed, regardless of whether she had

"Julian, put me down."

not loosen his grip. His

the bullet hits you, he'll let me walk away?" Of course he would not. Tristan had come for Julian from the start. Raymond clenched his

her limit. If this continued, something would go wrong Caleb knew her well. She was not fragile. If she allowed Julian to

Tristan smiled. "I said it at the beginning.

said. His tone was calm,

whatever you want, but Tristan did not