All Chapters of Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable: Chapter 461 - Chapter 470

No one else saw the caller ID, but seated beside Diana, Florence caught it at a glance.Since deciding to get divorced, Diana and Leon had barely spoken. Hence, this call could only mean one thing—the DNA test results were in.Diana noticed her mother's face tighten. She rose with the phone in hand and gently patted Florence's back. "I'll take this outside."Even she couldn't deny her emotions were mixed. If Penelope truly was Vee, accepting it would be hard for everyone.For the first time, the Huttons found themselves hoping the results were wrong—that their real Vee was still somewhere out there, waiting to be found and brought home.In the courtyard, Diana answered the call. Her voice was cool and direct. "You have the results?"That was just who she was. Even when they were married, her tone had been calm and detached. Only her family ever glimpsed her softer side.Leon wasn't surprised."Yes," he said in his usual measured way. "I'll send you the electronic copy on WhatsA

The Huttons' expressions changed in unison. They had not even decided how to handle Penelope's sudden return, and now she stood before them—pregnant.Pregnant with whose child?The question struck them like a blow. If it turned out to be her brother-in-law's child, the Huttons, known for a spotless reputation spanning a century, would finally understand true disgrace.Penelope knew they favored Sydney, so she lowered her head and spoke softly. "I… I was confused for a while, but I realize now that I did wrong. From now on, I'll change…""You can save the redemption speech," Raymond cut in coldly. "Just tell us whose kid it is."She said nothing.Raymond clicked his tongue. "Caleb's?"Still, she kept her head lowered in silence.He arched a brow, stood, and turned to Diana. "I've got things to handle in Jouleston. She's yours."The message was clear. He could not bear to look at Penelope another moment.James checked his watch and rose too. "I should head back. There's a manag

Sydney wanted to tell him, "Julian, it turns out I don't have parents."No, that wasn't quite it. Everything she had lived as, everyone she thought she was—all of it had belonged to someone else. Even the name Sydney wasn't hers. She didn't even know who she really was.When Julian lowered his gaze, he met the dazed, wounded look in her eyes. Something inside him softened. He fought the urge to kiss her, one hand steadying her waist, the other tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear."What's wrong? Is it the online stuff? Feeling hurt?" His voice came low and warm.Anyone else seeing him like this would have sworn they were imagining it.But Sydney had seen this side of him countless times before—the quiet patience, the way he always asked gently when she was upset. He had never mocked her emotions or told her she was being dramatic. Before everything between them fell apart, he had always respected what she felt and carried it without complaint.As such, this tenderness di

Tiffany was surprised but not shocked. There was still a long road between those two—one tangled with misunderstandings and even blood-deep resentment.That kind of thing couldn't be fixed overnight. They needed time.Hence, being the sensible one, Tiffany said gently, "I'll head back. I just wanted to check on you. Seeing you're fine, I can rest easy."Sydney's face flickered with guilt, as if she'd somehow wronged her best friend.Then Julian's smooth, unhurried voice broke the silence. "Since you're already here, stay for dinner."He nodded toward the dining table. It was obvious he meant the food Tiffany had brought. There was plenty, enough for more than two people. She had probably planned for everyone to share the meal, but after walking into the heavy, uncertain air between Sydney and Julian, she'd been ready to leave.Sydney, quick to defend her, added softly, "She's the one who bought it."Julian arched a brow, neither confirming nor denying it, his expression unreadab

Raymond wanted to tell Julian not to act on impulse. After all, Caleb was technically the biological father of both their nephews.The thought had barely formed when his scalp prickled, and he mentally slapped himself. If that ever slipped out, Julian would kill him on the spot—maybe twice, for good measure.Desperation kicked his brain into overdrive.Just as Julian raised his hand to knock on the door, Raymond blurted, "Wait, Sydney's pregnant. If you start a fight and she gets upset, what if it affects the baby?"That did the trick. The fury radiating off Julian ebbed almost at once. After a tense pause, his hand lowered slowly.The darkness in his eyes flickered before he gave a sharp, humorless smile. "Afraid I'll kill him and make your unborn nephew an orphan?"Raymond bit back the urge to say, "That's your nephew too."Self-preservation won out. He coughed lightly instead. "That's not it. Besides, who knows if it's even my nephew yet?"Truth be told, he still didn't beli