Share

Chapter 612

Author: Lean
Tristan's voice rose and fell with deliberate control.

From the terrace above, Sydney heard every word. She knew he was not bluffing. He had come prepared. Her life rested squarely in his hands. Anyone who wanted to save her would have to play by his rules.

But she wanted Julian to live as well. Julian, herself, and their child all had to walk out of here intact.

The harsh courtyard lights threw Julian's face into sharp relief. Sydney caught the hesitation in his eyes. Then, as if he sensed h
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter
Comments (8)
goodnovel comment avatar
Deborah
Why are we waiting for 1 chapter at a time? This is ridiculous
goodnovel comment avatar
Dotty
Judging from the comments we all want more than what you are supplying Compared to other books that I am reading your updates are the smallest. Please try and write more
goodnovel comment avatar
Rita LeRoy
Why after 612 chapters now we have to wait for each chapter one a day? Not very nice.
VIEW ALL COMMENTS

Latest chapter

  • Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable   Chapter 724

    The muscles along Leon's back tightened, almost imperceptibly. His lips parted.When he spoke, his voice had gone slightly dry. "I thought you were only saying it out of anger. Haven't we been good together all these years?"By the standards of their world, they had been a model couple. His private life had always been spotless. Indulging Helen was the worst of it, and compared to the other men in their circle, that still counted for something.He had assumed their marriage would continue the way it always had.Diana's smile never reached her eyes."What do you think?" Her voice remained as level as ever, without the slightest rise or fall. Even so, it made his scalp prickle."What I did with Helen was wrong. I let her get away with too much. But from now on, I'll—""Stop."There was no anger in the interruption, only a coldness that left no room for negotiation.She held his gaze steadily. "You're an adult. Every choice you make comes with consequences. You already knew that,

  • Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable   Chapter 723

    A cold wind moved through the dark.Leon stood beneath a streetlamp in his precisely tailored suit, his silhouette stretched long across the pavement, carrying a faint, unintentional loneliness."Hugo, you're here too?" He acknowledged his brother with a glance before looking past him toward Diana, who stood a few steps away.His throat tightened. "Diana. I'd like to talk."Diana looked at him, her expression unreadable.She had expected this. Turning back to Hugo, she said, "Hugo, have the driver take you to the hotel. If you need anything, contact me or Ray."Some matters were easier handled through Raymond."Of course." Hugo gave a small nod, his tone calm and unhurried. "Diana, if anything comes up... you can always reach out to me too."His gaze shifted to Leon for only a moment. The look was shallow and unreadable, revealing nothing on the surface that could be named. Even so, it left Leon with a distinct and inexplicable sense of pressure.The car pulled away. The sound

  • Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable   Chapter 722

    The nurse's words settled over the room, followed by complete silence.Leon's face darkened and went still as he fixed the nurse with a sharp look. "Transfer to which hospital? Who arranged this?""Mr. Kingston, we only received notice to arrange Miss Parker's transfer." The nurse remained calm and composed. "As for the destination, that decision will need to come from you. At this stage, we can only assist with the paperwork."Everything in her tone made it clear that the matter wasn't open for discussion.Helen stared at Leon, lost and bewildered. "Leon, is Diana really that angry with me? Is she truly determined to leave me with nowhere to go?"Leon glanced at her. The absolute dependence in her eyes, always fixed on him, only deepened his headache.He knew Diana. This was beneath her.Without another word, he walked to the window and called his assistant. "The hospital is pushing for Helen's transfer. Find out who's behind it.""Right away."The reply came within minutes.

  • Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable   Chapter 721

    In the hospital, Helen lay in bed, every trace of color drained from her face. She watched Leon step in from the balcony, his expression dark after the phone call.Something stirred in her chest. She quickly arranged her face into an urgent expression and made a show of trying to sit up. "Mr. Kingston, I've already said your wife didn't push me on purpose. Please don't argue with her because of me..."She had spent enough time beside Leon to develop a decent read on Diana. A woman that proud would never lower herself to explain a misunderstanding to her husband. The harder Leon pressed, the further apart they would drift.What Helen hadn't expected was the look on his face when his eyes settled on her.His gaze sharpened. He said nothing. He simply watched her, his scrutiny open and unguarded.Helen maintained her composure for the first minute or so. Then the weight of his stare began to wear on her. Her scalp prickled, her expression tightened slightly, and discomfort edged into

  • Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable   Chapter 720

    On the other end of the line, Diana's voice remained cool and devoid of feeling. A life had been lost, yet she spoke as though it carried no weight at all.Leon's frustration surged at once, a sharp throb building at his temples. Even so, he kept his voice controlled. "Diana, you weren't like this before. No matter the circumstances, you shouldn't have laid hands on her."The disappointment in his tone was unmistakable. In his memory, Diana had always been cold and precise, but never cruel. She wasn't someone who would treat a human life as though it meant nothing.He hadn't even paused to explain how the miscarriage had really happened.Diana had no interest in continuing the argument.Then his last remark settled heavily between them.Not far away, Hugo let his gaze drift, seemingly careless, across the straight line of Diana's back. He caught the brief stillness that passed through her. It was enough for him to understand that she had once felt something for Leon.That didn't

  • Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable   Chapter 719

    Joseph understood what Albus was implying. The Kingstons needed a new heir. Anything less would likely leave Albus dissatisfied, no matter what else was offered.For years, the Kingstons had moved through Brimcrest without trouble, thanks in no small part to their close ties with the Huttons.That relationship could not be allowed to fracture. If necessary, the heir could be replaced.Joseph glanced at his younger son, who stood casually beside Diana, and let out a quiet breath.If the timing had been different, he might have considered putting Hugo forward for an arranged marriage.But an eight-year age gap was too much. Hugo wasn't the kind of man anyone could push into something against his will. And the Jillsons, with only one grandson to continue the bloodline, would never agree to him marrying a divorced woman, even if she was the Huttons' eldest daughter.All of it passed through Joseph's mind in an instant. When he finally spoke, his tone remained smooth and steady. "Of c

  • Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable   Chapter 418

    At the doctor's office, the attending physician glanced nervously at the man before him.Julian's presence was sharp and commanding, filling the room with tension."Mr. Sterling," the doctor began cautiously. "It's not that I don't want to show you the report, but it's against hospital policy."I

  • Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable   Chapter 396

    Sydney frowned and instinctively turned to Julian. His expression had cooled, and asked steadily, "Since when did Sterling Corp.'s decisions become yours to make?"Eloise lifted her chin and demanded unyieldingly, "When you can no longer separate business from personal affairs, how can this company

  • Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable   Chapter 379

    Once again, Sydney grasped what it truly meant to deal with a capitalist. Six billion? The interest alone came to 12,000,000 a month.'Installments? Installments, my ass!' She would be paying interest until the day she died.Julian didn't even blink. He nodded solemnly, as if it were the most ordi

  • Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable   Chapter 382

    The first thing Alan said when introducing her to Marcus was, "Sydney, this is the Marcus I told you about. You should guide him more from now on. His talent is average, but he has a good head and a steady heart."Being told he needed guidance from a younger woman had left Marcus stunned. Sydney ha

More Chapters
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status