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.

why did you

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

who could freely enter Julian's study was Elliot, who had stayed behind to protect

was enough. She only reminded him, "Be careful. All

led back to Megan. And behind Megan,

Sterling safe too," Nathan answered solemnly, then

night, Sydney

finally came, bright and clear, yet no sound rose from downstairs. Beside her, Tiffany

law firm today. Eat breakfast with me, then let's go shopping. It will help pass the

to face her. Dark circles shadowed

Megan are plotting something, and Julian went to

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 could not casually pry into Sterling Corp.'s matters anyway. Tiffany frowned.

to the bottom of a shoe, impossible to shake off.

was

coming!" Sydney jolted upright, startled and overjoyed, and nearly jumped off the bed. Tiffany