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Chapter 141

"Why not?" Raymond pressed, curiosity edged in his tone."Next week," Julian answered instead.He still owed Bruce a favor over the pen. He had to return it somehow."Pretty sure Caleb will come too," Raymond reminded him."Good," Julian replied.His gaze drifted toward the front door, unfocused yet intense. The steady, delicate rhythm of h34 breathing through the earbuds filled the quiet. Just one door separated them now.Raymond caught the subtle undertone and chuckled. "Not worried Caleb will catch on to your little crush?"Then he realized he'd asked a stupid question. Since when had Julian ever cared what anyone thought?As expected, Julian didn't even reply. He checked his watch and shot a pointed look. "You done? You can leave now."Raymond clicked his tongue but didn't move. "Seriously, what are you up to tonight?"The less Julian said, the more suspicious it seemed.Julian ignored him and strode into the bathroom.Left with the dog, Raymond ruffled its head. "C'mon

Chapter 142

Julian had a sharp tongue.Sydney shook her head, grabbed her phone from the bed, and froze at the screen. Seven hours.It took a moment to remember the promise she'd mumbled before falling asleep. Clearing her throat, she stammered, "I-I must've been out cold. Give me a minute."She hung up, freshened up in record time, and changed clothes.When she opened the door, Julian leaned against the wall, bored. At the sight of her, he straightened lazily, his voice flat. "I thought you were going to play dumb and skip out on paying."Sydney slipped on her coat as she stepped outside. "I can afford a suit.""Good. Let's go," Julian said.By the time he pressed the elevator button, Sydney had fully shrugged into her coat. They stood side by side, looking like a married couple heading out together.The elevator arrived quickly. Inside, a young couple held each other close. The woman curled into the man's arms, his hand around her waist. The man gave an embarrassed smile but didn't move.

Chapter 143

Sydney held up a dark pinstriped suit. "Try this one? I think it'd look great on you."The associate swore she wasn't imagining it. At Sydney's words, the man's aura softened, even flickering with interest. They looked like a newlywed couple navigating a business partnership, still adjusting to each other.'Only Mr. Hampton…' The associate bit her tongue. The man himself wasn't exactly loyal. No wonder Sydney sought comfort in someone so devastatingly handsome."Sure," Julian said.With broad shoulders, a slim waist, a tall frame, and that striking face, he wore the suit better than any model. Heads would turn.Sydney finally understood why wealthy women spent lavishly on their boy-toys. Still, when it came time to pay, her heart sank.Julian tossed a belt onto the counter. "Add this. She's paying.""I said one suit," she snapped.Julian tilted his chin at the associate. "Doesn't a belt count as part of a suit set?"His face was handsome, but his presence was intimidating—and

Chapter 144

"Why should I go home with you?" Sydney flushed, embarrassed in public, and tried to pull her hand free. "Caleb, can you be reasonable for once?"Caleb frowned. "I'm not being reasonable?"He had no words. Just seeing her laugh so easily with another man had left him burning with irritation.Earlier, Penelope had begged him to take her shopping. He hadn't wanted to raise suspicion, so he'd gone along as usual. Who could have guessed he'd stumble onto this scene?Sydney was his wife. He could accept her working with other men, but spending her free time with them unsettled him to no end.Sydney's voice turned icy. "So your idea of reason is double standards?"He could come and go with Penelope as he pleased, yet the moment she had dinner with another man, he lost control.Caleb's tone left no room for debate. "Penny's already moved out. I'll take you to Haven now, pack your things, and bring you home.""And if I refuse?" Sydney shot back."Syd, you don't get a choice in this,"

Chapter 145

It was just that Alan hated socializing. Every year, the only person he invited was Sydney. In recent years, Marcus had joined them.With their son abroad, Sydney felt like a daughter to them."If your mentor hears that, he'll be over the moon," Eliana chuckled, admiring Sydney's thoughtfulness. "We're at the supermarket. Anything you want us to pick up?"Sydney played the dutiful student. "It's Alan's birthday. Whatever he likes, I'll eat."Eliana laughed. "Listen to this girl, always knowing the right thing to say."She called out to Alan as she headed toward the seafood section, remembering Sydney's fondness for salt-baked prawns. Then she spoke into the phone again. "All right, when you're off, just come with Marcus.""Okay," Sydney agreed sweetly, hung up, and called in her next patient.…After Marcus left for a meeting, Sydney sat in the car with the heater on and waited for him. She had been staying up late for the new drug research project, and the warmth and exhaustio

Chapter 146

"Who said it was foolproof?" Victor forced the words through clenched teeth.If Penelope hadn't sworn it would work, he never would have boarded her sinking ship—let alone paid such a steep price for it.At that, Penelope's guilt stirred. She already knew from Caleb what had happened: Julian had ruined Victor. She had been avoiding Victor these past few days, hoping to escape the fallout, but the fire had spread. Now he was holding her responsible.Her scalp still burned where he had yanked her hair, but her thoughts spun.Scowling, she muttered, "How was I supposed to know Mr. Sterling would show up that day? You can't pin that on me…"Then something clicked. Her tone hardened. "If you want to blame someone, blame Sydney. She's the real culprit."She jerked her chin toward Sydney's car with a sinister smirk. "You're the one who got crippled, but she walked away without a scratch. Now she's out there flaunting her looks, stringing men along."In the distance, Marcus climbed into

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Johnson Conton was Alan and Eliana's only son.Sydney sipped her tea. "That's fine. I'll pick up some local specialties for you two to bring back."Eliana patted her head. "And what about you? Will you come with us this year?"She sometimes admired Sydney's thoughtfulness, yet other times pitied how alone and restrained she always seemed.Every year they invited Sydney to spend the holiday with them. Still, she knew Johnson and his family only came home once a year, so she always waited until the second day to visit.This year, though, the house would be emptier than ever after her divorce from Caleb.Sydney only smiled. "I think I'll stay. I could use the downtime to rethink my research plan."The treatment was working for now, but the side effects still troubled her. She wanted to improve it."You could still work on it if you came with us…" Eliana fretted."That's enough," Alan cut in gently. "You know her temperament. She wouldn't feel comfortable tagging along. Better we

Chapter 148

Sydney's ears burned red, hot enough to feel as if they might bleed. She stammered, "I-I'll go to the bathroom myself.""Wait." Julian caught her wrist and drew her closer, knotting his suit jacket neatly around her waist to hide the stain on her skirt."T-Thank you," Sydney whispered.With Alan and the others due back at any moment, this felt safer.Her cheeks flushed as hot as her ears. Instead of heading straight to the bathroom, she detoured to her car. She always kept spare clothes in the trunk, though she hadn't expected to need them today.Her disrupted sleep schedule had thrown her cycle off. Still, after checking her pulse yesterday, she had known it was near and packed pads in her bag just in case.After cleaning up and changing, she stepped out of the bathroom and met Julian's dark, steady gaze. Awkwardness still clung to her.Holding out the jacket, she said softly, "I'll wash this and—""This one's pricier than the last," Julian cut in.'So merciless…' The thought

Chapter 149

Sydney's eyes flicked guiltily to the jacket in Julian's hand. "Alright."Since they'd all been drinking, Marcus had taken a cab, while Sydney arranged for a driver to drive them back.Her afternoon nap had left her wide awake, but Julian—after a few extra glasses with Alan—leaned back and closed his eyes. Liquor and sandalwood clung faintly to him.Sydney usually hated the smell of alcohol on people, yet somehow it wasn't unpleasant on Julian.The car fell into silence. Sydney turned to the window and watched the city lights flicker past, trying to remember the last time she and Julian had sat together without fighting. Years, at least—so long she couldn't recall.She still carried the weight of that unanswered question: why had he dropped her so easily?'He… is probably still angry. Angry that I defied him three years ago, marrying Caleb and humiliating him in public. That's why every meeting since our reunion in Storia has been laced with tension,' she thought."That root was

Chapter 150

Sydney's mind went blank.They were both adults. Even without firsthand experience, she instantly understood what she had touched.Now she was trapped on Julian's lap, unable to move.Even through the fabric between them, it felt far too intimate—almost like skin against skin.She looked up at him, panic brimming in her eyes, and tears threatened to spill. "Julian, I didn't mean to…"Julian's large hand pressed against the back of her head, his thumb brushing over her lips. His deep, husky voice came low and steady. "What did you just call me?"Sydney froze, afraid to move. She quickly corrected herself. "Mr. Sterling."His sharp, commanding gaze lingered. It was the look of someone born to be obeyed. "Wrong answer."Heat swept through her, her whole body burning as she fought the urge to escape. At last, she gave in. "What do you want me to call you?""What did you used to call me?" Julian's deliberate tone coaxed her now.'Jules…' Of course she remembered. But the word felt

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