Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 668

"What do you mean he won't be back?" The relief Sydney had just felt shot straight back into her throat.

"Did something happen to him?"

Otherwise, why had only Nathan returned? There was still no sign of Julian or Peter. One anxious thought after another crowded her mind.

Hearing her voice begin to shake, Nathan realized she had misunderstood. He hurried to explain, "No, nothing happened. We actually gained quite a bit from it." He added, "He is with Ms. Diana and Mr. Raymond Hutton right now."

Sydney studied his face. He did not look like he was lying.

" You're not just saying that to calm me down?" She had nearly miscarried not long ago. If Julian wanted to keep her from worrying, he might hide things from her.

"I'm telling the truth." Nathan looked ready to swear an oath.

"If you don't trust Mr. Sterling, then trust Ms. Hutton. Or call her and ask yourself." Only then did Sydney truly believe him. She let out a slow breath.

you come back

up a few things." Nathan gave a vague explanation, then added quickly, "Please don't

study was Elliot, who had stayed behind to protect her. Sydney did not ask

safe, that was enough. She only

Megan. And behind Megan, the forces

too," Nathan

Sydney

from downstairs. Beside her,

to go to the law firm today. Eat breakfast with

face her. Dark circles shadowed her eyes,

ran after she was charged.She and Megan are plotting something, and Julian went to deal with it last

had been too focused on asking about the Voss family to explain any of this. Tiffany had assumed Julian went out for work, so she had not asked. Given her profession, she

Penelope and Megan clung like gum to the bottom of a shoe, impossible to shake off. They were still talking when someone knocked

was

and nearly jumped off the bed. Tiffany caught her at