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

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

the only person who could freely enter Julian's study was Elliot, who had stayed behind to protect her.

She only reminded him, "Be careful.

behind Megan, the forces involved were

keep Mr. Sterling safe too," Nathan answered

That night, Sydney did not sleep

sound rose from downstairs. Beside her, Tiffany watched her toss and turn, then

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

turned to face her. Dark circles shadowed her eyes, and restlessness showed in every

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

assumed Julian went out for work, so she had not asked. Given her profession, she could not casually pry into

Penelope and Megan clung like gum to the bottom of a shoe,

was Julian's

upright, startled and overjoyed, and nearly jumped off the bed. Tiffany caught her at once.