บททั้งหมดของ Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable: บทที่ 211 - บทที่ 220

"She didn't lie to you," Henry said calmly. "The drug that cuts side effects by 50% is already in trials. Based on Sydney's past research record, it will succeed if she says it works."Reducing side effects had never been achieved in a single step. Sydney had painstakingly tweaked and adjusted the formula, bit by bit.Yet she possessed both talent and capability. Henry had seen each adjustment she made succeed and could not help feeling admiration.Seeing Hugh and Wallace staring at each other in shock, Henry added deliberately, "Originally, she submitted the results under your team's name. But since it's clear you contributed nothing, the research record will credit only Sydney and Marcus."Hugh and Wallace froze in disbelief. By the time they tried to speak, it was too late. Their earlier denials had left them no way out.Penelope's face twisted, but after a moment she turned to Sydney with a smile that did not reach her eyes. "Since our teams will be collaborating from now on,

In the photo, the little girl's bright eyes and sweet smile aligned almost perfectly with a hazy memory in Caleb's mind. Years had passed, enough for her face to have blurred with time, yet everything snapped into place the instant he saw it.Still, the picture felt strangely familiar. He was certain he had seen it before. When he noticed Sydney's gaze drift toward his phone, Caleb instinctively locked the screen, tucked it away, and cleared his throat.Sydney read the tension in his expression and spoke first. "You probably have something urgent to handle, don't you?"Caleb felt a restless urgency gnawing at him. He needed to know why the photo stirred such recognition. "Yeah. Something came up.""Then you should go," Sydney said calmly.He cast a final uneasy glance at Marcus beside her, weighed his options, and nodded. "Alright. I really do have urgent business."Once she acknowledged him, Caleb strode toward the elevators, his retreating silhouette radiating impatience.The

Watching her rummage through the kitchen, Julian was struck by a sudden thought. 'I don't want her to leave. Wherever she is, that place feels like home.'Sydney brought out two sets of plates and utensils. She was about to sit across from him when he pulled out the chair beside him. "Sit here."It looked exactly like how a couple would sit.Bound by the contract, Sydney did not argue. She sat quietly and began to eat.Halfway through, she paused. "This tastes familiar. I feel like I've eaten it before."Julian gave her a look. "Doesn't all Dagonia cuisine taste like this?"In truth, Agatha's cooking was exquisite, rivaling any private chef. Yet outside of Julian and his men, almost no one else had ever tasted it.Sydney thought for a moment. "That's true.""Eat up." He placed a barbecue rib on her plate. Something softened deep in his gaze as he watched her lower her head, cheeks puffing as she chewed.Anyone else would have thought they were imagining it. Julian, showing suc

When Julian's phone blared, Sydney jolted. She silenced it quickly, glanced at the caller ID, and saw Elliot's name. She chose to answer.Elliot launched straight into his report. "Mr. Sterling, the project in Malbrosia has been finalized."Sydney lowered her voice. "Elliot, it's me. Julian's asleep. I'll have him call you back when he wakes.""Asleep?" Elliot sounded stunned. "Impossible. Mr. Sterling never sleeps this early. Not until the second half of the night."Sydney froze. "Really?""Of course." Elliot chuckled. "But maybe it's because you're there, Ms. Wilson. He feels more at ease."He hung up quickly, brushing aside any credit he might have claimed.Sydney lowered her gaze to Julian's flawless, serene face. Her thoughts tangled. In the past, she and Julian had been the only ones who could truly set each other at ease. Now, she wasn't sure that still held true.She leaned into the leather sofa, watching the childhood-sweetheart story flicker across the screen. Her eye

When Charlotte heard the number again, she thought both Sydney and Julian must be insane."Where would I possibly get six billion in cash?"Forget ordinary people—even among the powerful families of Jouleston, few could summon that kind of money easily, let alone give it away for nothing.Charlotte studied Sydney's calm, indifferent expression and grew suspicious. "You're not lying to me, are you?""What reason would I have to lie?" Sydney answered evenlyCharlotte drew a deep breath, suddenly at a loss for words. It was the first time money had felt like an obstacle.Seeing her hesitate, Sydney asked, "Do you still want the prescription?"Clearly, Charlotte had not come for medical treatment today.Charlotte nodded. "Yes."Her sleep had been poor lately, and she had heard from other patients that Sydney's skills were exceptional. Since she was already here, she might as well regulate her health.Sydney tapped a few keys on the keyboard, then handed her a printed prescription