Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 618

Raymond had not expected his reaction to be so obvious. He rubbed his nose, looking a little sheepish.

"Was I?"

"Pathetic."

Julian shot him a sideways glance and did not linger. I'm taking Sydney home. Nathan has already followed Tristan with people. If you need anything, contact him directly.

In truth, Julian had not planned to let Tristan leave tonight. Flint's intervention had been unexpected. Still, if they could trace Flint through Tristan, that outcome would not be bad. Raymond understood that Julian had left a back door open.

He nodded.

"Got it." Diana, however, still worried about Sydney. She walked them to the car and spoke to Julian in a low voice.

"Tristan's situation is tricky. Do you really have time to take care of Sydney? If not, I can bring her to Seraph Villa in a few days."

The truth was not public yet, so she could not make that decision outright. For so many years, Julian truly had been the one by Sydney's side. Julian's temple twitched. He refused at once.

care of her. Don't worry." Left with no choice, Diana reminded

she reached to close the door, Sydney spoke. "Diana, thank

eyes stung

what I should

she added, "All right. Go home. If I have time tomorrow, I'll come see you." Sydney acknowledged her. Diana closed the

watched Diana's slender figure recede in the mirror. A strange

thank her, but

"I could knock that man out because Diana gave me a

had brought to the terrace concealed a needle in the cuff. The bespectacled man had searched the pockets and missed the sleeve. Julian understood

the two of you

before Sydney could stop them. She could not help thinking how nice it would be

on her. "How is

He rubbed her head and then said, more slowly, "I gave the

lit up with shock and

did you get

her bright eyes, he chose honesty. "I got

She paused.