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.

did you come back early?"

to pick up a few things." Nathan gave a vague explanation, then

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

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

knew Penelope led back to Megan. And behind Megan, the forces

will. And we'll keep Mr. Sterling safe too," Nathan answered solemnly,

night, Sydney did not

from downstairs. Beside her, Tiffany watched her

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

still can't go out." Sydney turned to face her. Dark circles shadowed her eyes, and restlessness showed in every

was charged.She and Megan are plotting something, and Julian went

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

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

It was Julian's

upright, startled and overjoyed, and nearly jumped