Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 638

Julian had anticipated this possibility. Once informed, he knew exactly how to respond.

Diana and Florence had reached the same conclusion. Just as Diana picked up her phone to call Julian, her screen lit up first.

Julian Sterling.

She paused for half a second before answering. She had not yet spoken when his voice came through, cool and edged with frost.

“Ms. Hutton. Was Megan's bail arranged by your family?"

Diana almost forgot that this was Jouleston, the Sterling family's territory. News would never reach her faster than it reached

Julian. If anything, it would reach him first.

He had clearly investigated before placing the call.

conceal the truth. "Yes. My father

lingered on the other

Julian spoke again, irony thinned his tone. "I should have Notified the station in advance. I truly didn't expect Mr.

not softened his voice. If anything, he

carried through the room. Mocked by his future son-

looked up and met Albus’ condemning gaze, he found no defense. His

her father's expression and continued evenly, “Our family will give you an explanation. But right now, Sydney's

to cultivate connections everywhere. Even with her identity exposed, there would still be people driven by profit who would

it,"

deliberate, "You don't owe me an explanation.

He ended the call.

settled over the

face Vee? For more than 20 years, she had endured hardship alone. Meanwhile, the instigator had lived in silk and luxury. Now, after nearly costing Vee her life, and with

so still that a pin might have