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Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable Chapter 862
Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Jillson Group's headquarters, Hugo sat with his back against his chair, facing the floor-to-ceiling window as he turned a pen over in his hand.His assistant, Rex Stewart, pushed open the door. "Mr. Kingston, we've received word from the old estate."Rex stopped in front of the desk. "Ms. Hutton really did go to the old Kingston estate. The meal lasted nearly two hours before she left."Your grandfather tested the waters several times during the meal, but Ms. Hutton never gave him a definite answer."She only said they would see how things went. Still, from the looks of it, the divorce may be on hold for the time being."Hugo's fingers stilled around the pen. "Impossible."Rex blinked in surprise. "But the people at the old estate saw it with their own eyes. Ms. Hutton arrived in Mr. Kingston's car, and after the meal, he had her driven straight back.""I'm not saying they didn't eat together." Hugo slowly turned his chair around, his voice col
Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable Chapter 861
By the time Leon regained his composure, Diana had already strode away.He gritted his teeth and hurried after her, his voice low. "Diana, my grandfather is waiting inside. At least don't embarrass me at the table.""Embarrass you?" Diana did not slow down, and her expression remained perfectly calm. "Leon, when you used Sydney's safety as a bargaining chip, did it ever occur to you what it means to embarrass someone?"Her words struck like a needle, and Leon's expression faltered.She was right. He had done exactly that, and a woman as proud as Diana would naturally think even less of him for it.Before he could speak again, the door to the main hall swung open from within. Clara emerged with a welcoming smile. "You're here. Come inside. It's windy out there."The chill in Diana's expression vanished without a trace, and she gave Clara a slight nod. "Mrs. Kingston."They were not yet divorced, but she had already abandoned the more affectionate title.Clara's smile stiffened f
Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable Chapter 860
Leon set his phone down in the center console and closed his eyes, suppressing the doubts Jeremiah had just planted in his mind.At least for now, he had made the right choice. For the time being, he could still hold on to everything he had.Soon, the car turned into Seraph Villa and came to a slow stop outside the carved iron gate.Liam got out and rang the bell.After a housekeeper opened the door, Leon adjusted his collar and cufflinks, checked that everything was in place, and only then stepped inside.Diana had just finished lunch.A maid was clearing away the plates and bowls.Diana wore a dark green velvet dress, with a shawl of the same shade draped over her shoulders. Her hair was pinned low, and the emerald studs at her ears caught the light with a cool glint.She was composed and poised in every respect, without a single flaw to find. Yet there was not a trace of warmth in her eyes. She did not even look up when Leon approached.Leon stood before her, his tone gentl
Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable Chapter 859
The day of the family dinner dawned clear, a rare break in the weather.Leon left the office half an hour early. As the black sedan pulled out of the underground garage, Liam, who sat in the passenger seat, held out a document, but Leon waved it away. "No more work talk."He leaned back in the rear seat and closed his eyes to rest, but his fingers curled and uncurled against his knee without his noticing.The car had barely merged onto the main road when his phone rang. The caller ID displayed a string of numbers that resembled a jumble of random characters.Leon's first instinct was to hang up, but something compelled him to answer instead.He waited for the caller to speak first.A hoarse, unhurried voice came through, rough and aged like old wood steeped in strong tea. "Mr. Kingston. The past couple of days have gone smoothly for you, haven't they?"Leon recognized the voice. It was Jeremiah.He made no attempt to deny it. A faint smile touched his lips. "Thanks to you, Juli
Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable Chapter 858
Leon had no intention of revealing his plans. Not yet, at least. Not even to his grandfather."Grandfather, you don't need to concern yourself with these matters." His tone was gentle but firm. "All you need to know is that the Kingston family will reclaim everything it's owed. Every last bit of it. As for Julian, I know how to handle him."Marvin didn't press him for details, but he wasn't about to let the matter rest either. "Handle him? Since when did you start telling your grandfather you know how to handle things?"His words weren't particularly harsh. At first, they sounded almost like a casual tease, but Leon caught the weight behind them.Marvin was testing him. In fact, it was as much a warning as a test.The Kingston family had no qualms about resorting to extreme measures to protect its interests, but there was one condition: those measures had to remain firmly within the family's control."Grandfather." Leon lowered his voice and chose his next words with care. "All I
Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable Chapter 857
The next day, Liam pushed open the door to find Leon standing before the floor-to-ceiling window.Outside, Jouleston's skyline lay beneath a gray haze. Skyscrapers crowded together, and cars crawled like ants through the streets below. The entire city looked oppressive from every angle."Mr. Kingston, good news!" Liam sounded more cheerful than usual. "We've just received word that the Sterling Group has agreed to resume several projects they previously suspended. Everything will proceed according to schedule."Leon continued to stare out the window for a long moment before slowly turning around. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "How many projects?"Liam consulted his tablet. "Three, so far. The logistics project in the southern part of the city, the new energy project up for bidding on the eastern outskirts, and the supporting infrastructure project in the north, for which we'd already signed a termination agreement."We've received emails confirming that, after a
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