Semua Bab Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable: Bab 201 - Bab 210

At those words, Eloise held Penelope's gaze for a long moment before speaking with calm composure. "Then I'd like to see exactly how you plan to help me.""You know Sydney is participating in Sterling Corp.'s cancer drug research project, don't you?"Eloise's expression remained unreadable, so Penelope continued, "Once the project succeeds, your family won't be able to control her so easily. As a researcher on a national-level project, her influence will multiply a thousandfold compared to now. No matter how powerful the Sterlings are, if they tried to move against Sydney, it would stir up trouble.""She doesn't have the ability to develop anything," Eloise sneered with disdain.Sydney had grown up under her watchful eyes. The only thing remotely outstanding about her was her academics. Every year, Jouleston University had thousands of graduates, yet only one or two truly made a name for themselves.Sydney had been tightly controlled from childhood, her opportunities cut off. She

Agatha shot Julian a sideways glance. "What business is it of yours? Are you staying home tomorrow, or keeping your new girlfriend company?"Julian was in a good mood. "I already spent today with her.""Then you're not going out tomorrow?" Agatha asked bluntly. "I've invited that doctor over for dinner. It'd be good for you to meet her too—""No." Julian cut her off without thinking, his tone flat and serious. "I just remembered I have plans tomorrow."Agatha glared at him, unamused. "You little brat. Is your girlfriend that jealous? She gets worked up if you even meet someone?"Julian's eyes darkened for a moment. He pulled a cigarette from his pocket and spun it between his fingers. "If she were having dinner with a man she'd almost been matched with, I'd be jealous."Every time he saw Caleb sitting beside Sydney, a relentless question gnawed at him: Why was her husband someone else? Why not him?...The next morning, Sydney rose early. After tidying up, she went to pay New Y

Eliana had always believed Sydney and Marcus were a perfect match. Who would have thought Sydney would choose Caleb instead?Not that she could be blamed. The first time Eliana and Alan met Caleb, they too had assumed he was refined and reliable. But, as the saying went, "You can't judge a book by its cover."After dinner, the group stepped out of the restaurant.From a distance, Sydney spotted Caleb. He must have just come from a business function. His bespoke suit was sharply tailored, his striking features effortlessly commanding attention. Even standing still, he seemed to belong to a different league entirely.Caleb noticed her as well.She wore a soft sky-blue dress, her delicate features relaxed and gentle. Her silky black hair tumbled loosely around her shoulders, lending her an air of quiet grace. In one hand, she carried a wool coat; the other was linked with Eliana's arm.On her other side, Marcus walked attentively. The corridor thrummed with activity, waiters passing

Even before the divorce, their marriage had never been normal. He had never once admitted his relationship with Penelope to her.Caleb knew all too well how much it had hurt. He tried to explain. "I've really cut ties with Penelope. There won't be any more contact. I promise you that."Unfortunately, Sydney no longer cared. It made no difference whether they lived out their days together or severed ties completely. The divorce was already a certainty.She lowered her eyes, silent for a moment, then looked at him. "So you've cut off Penny. What about a Jenny? Or a Renny?"She had always believed that once a cheater, always a cheater. A person's true nature never changed. And she was unwilling to gamble her future on the hope that someone might change. Her life offered too few chances for mistakes.Her words left Caleb uneasy. He was still searching for Precious. If she was unmarried, if she needed his care and attention, he would give it. Even if he swore such thoughts never crosse

Henry looked mildly surprised. "Is that so?"If she truly knew Sydney, her medical expertise must be remarkable. In that case, it made sense she had become the chief lead of her team.However, Sydney did not bother with even a token greeting. She sat down again and said flatly, "Hardly familiar."Her attitude made the situation plain. Even the slowest among them could see she and Penelope were far from friendly.The two freeloaders in her group pounced on the chance to sneer at her.Wallace Renfeld clicked his tongue. "See? Real talent stands on its own. Not like some people—no skills, yet they squeeze into Sterling Corp.'s project just to pad their resumes."Before Sydney joined, they had never even heard her name, yet she had walked in and ended up their direct supervisor.Hugh Joleon added, "Exactly. If you've got talent, prove it. Don't take on more than you can handle.""Enough." Henry could not stomach their petty sniping. "What's the point of blaming others for your own