All Chapters of Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable: Chapter 501 - Chapter 509

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Chapter 501

The moment Raymond saw the sly curve at the corner of Julian's lips, he knew the man was already digging a pit and waiting for him to fall in.The worst part? He had no choice but to jump.Suspicious, he narrowed his eyes. "What's the catch? Don't tell me you're planning to play the greedy landlord and jack the rent up by a few thousand percent?""How could I?" Julian's smile was smooth, his tone sincere. "We're bros, aren't we? Besides, it's not even that much money."'Ha. No wonder he runs the Sterling family's empire. When your idea of "not much money" starts at seven figures, the rest of the world doesn't stand a chance. And somehow, when he said it, it didn't sound arrogant—just perfectly self-assured.'Raymond made a mental note to learn from him, then asked warily, "So what do you actually want?"He trusted Julian about as far as he could throw him—which was to say, not at all. And sure enough, Julian didn't waste time disappointing him."You're good at charming my grandm

Chapter 502

And then came the part about Raymond showing up across the hall.Halfway through her venting session, Tiffany had gotten a call from a client. Still mid-rant and far from satisfied, she had no choice but to hang up and drag herself back to the study—off to play the loyal corporate workhorse once again.Julian chuckled. "So, what are you going to do then?""I'll dry it myself," Sydney said.She said it but didn't move. She truly hated blow-drying her hair. Why hadn't anyone invented an automatic hair dryer yet? She'd buy it in a heartbeat.The weather had cooled lately, and one careless moment could lead to a cold. Julian urged gently, "Go on."After all these years, she'd changed in so many ways, yet some habits stayed exactly the same. The clearest example: she still avoided drying her hair whenever she could.When she was little, Julian used to nag her about it.The pouty, not-even-ten-year-old Sydney would glare at him indignantly and self-righteously. "Why are you telling m

Chapter 503

When she called him "Jules," Julian went completely still. That single word seemed to travel through his eardrums and down his veins, setting every nerve alight until even his spine tingled.It was the first time since their reunion that she had willingly used that name again—the way she used to.If not for Tiffany living across the hall, he might not have been able to restrain himself. No, he couldn't restrain himself anyway.He twisted open his door and stepped into the hallway, ignoring Raymond's half-hearted call from the couch. "Where are you going this late?"Julian didn't answer. He walked straight out of the apartment.On the other end of the call, Sydney stayed quiet. Only the faint sounds of her moving came through—closing curtains, climbing into bed.Then she said teasingly, "If not, then I guess it's just me being sentimental."Julian's reply came low and rough. "Come out for a second.""What?" She froze, uncertain what he meant. But she knew him. He was always meas

Chapter 504

At noon, James had business near the clinic. When he finished, he decided to invite Sydney to lunch so they could return to Seraph Villa together afterward.She hadn't expected Charlotte to show up that day. By all rights, she should have been the one treating Charlotte and her grandmother to lunch. But with James already waiting, it didn't feel right to bring friends and elders along to what was clearly a private meal.Charlotte caught her hesitation immediately and smiled. "You squeezed my grandmother in at the last minute. I should be the one buying lunch. But since you've already got plans, we'll call it a rain check, yeah?""Okay." Sydney nodded with a smile, and the three of them left the clinic together.As they turned the corner, she spotted James standing a few paces from the nurses' station.Autumn had deepened. He wore a dark gray trench coat that made his tall, lean frame even more striking. His refined features naturally drew attention, though he lacked the cold, aris

Chapter 505

Julian gave a polite nod to the business partners, but his gaze shifted before he could respond. Across the hall, a young woman stepped out of the private room opposite him, and a man followed close behind her.He gestured for Elliot to escort the clients out, then turned and strode toward Sydney.She was busy slipping on her coat and didn't notice him until his shadow fell across her. Looking up while adjusting her collar, she blinked in mild surprise.James, well aware of Julian's jealousy, wisely kept quiet. He murmured a courteous goodbye and headed toward the parking lot, giving them some space.Sydney's face brightened when she saw Julian. "You're here too?"The tightness in Julian's chest eased instantly, and he smirked. "What, you two can come here but I can't?"'So sour.' Even with her slow reaction time, Sydney could sense the jealousy a mile away. She looked up at his perfectly styled hair, and an impulse flickered through her.She reached out to pat his head lightly.

Chapter 506

Sydney didn't answer right away. 'Delta Mansion? That's Julian's place. So why is Raymond the one calling me?'Finally, she asked, "What's wrong? I'm at Seraph Villa. Just finished treating your mother."Raymond's voice came through the line. "Mm, I know."Fortunately, she had already treated his mother. If anyone found out he'd dragged his mother's doctor away mid-session to help Julian, they'd string him up.He could imagine the headline: [Unfilial Son Interrupts Mom's Treatment to Save Someone Else's Grandmother.*He hurried to explain. "It's Julian's grandmother. She twisted her ankle coming down the stairs. It's swollen, but she refuses to go to the hospital. She's icing it for now."Sydney didn't hesitate. An injury like that might be minor, or it could worsen fast. Either way, she'd rather check it herself. Even without Julian's connection, Agatha had always been warm and kind to her. Sydney was genuinely fond of the old woman.…When she hung up, Raymond turned toward t

Chapter 507

Something like eye muscle spasms would have been Sydney's specialty.Raymond coughed into his fist. "No need. I'm fine. Just haven't been sleeping well lately."He quickly turned to Agatha, eager to change the subject. "Agatha, your ankle must really hurt, huh? Pretty bad, right?"Agatha pretended not to hear. 'These two little brats!'On the other hand, Sydney looked genuinely worried. "Are you sure you're—""I'm fine, I'm fine!" Agatha caught Sydney's cold fingers, chilled from holding the ice pack for so long, and patted them warmly."Sydney, it's dreadfully boring living here alone. And now that I've hurt my foot, I can't even go out." She paused, looking a little embarrassed. "Could you stay with me for a while?"Sydney froze. It wasn't an unreasonable request. Delta Mansion was Julian's place, and most of the household staff were people she already knew.Still, she hesitated. "Wouldn't it be better to ask Julian to come back and keep you company instead?""Him?" Agatha g

Chapter 508

Julian's throat tightened when the teasing spark in Sydney's eyes flickered up at him. He had been holding back, aware that Agatha and Raymond were still in the house.But in that moment, his restraint gave way."Hm?" His voice came out low and drawn, an arched brow accompanying the sound. "What are you up to?"He spoke lazily as he turned off the tap and reached for a soft cotton towel. Unhurried, he dried their hands—hers first, then his own. The small act felt far too intimate.The tension that had hardened his features moments ago was gone. He looked as he always did, casual and unbothered but with a glint of amusement in his eyes. A dangerous warning if there ever was one.Sydney's ears turned hot. Sensing trouble, she tried to pull her hand free. "Nothing. You should go. Your grandmother and Raymond are still—"Before she could finish, his newly dried hand slipped around her waist, drawing her close and pressing her back gently against the marble counter.Her words died. S

Chapter 509

Sydney was certain Julian still had some sense of decency left in him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have stopped at just a few kisses.Even so, she couldn't keep testing his patience. "If I… if I call you one more time, that'll do, right?"After all, this was the same man who had once kissed her senseless through a closed door.Julian nodded. "Mm."Sydney decided there was only one way out—run for it. "Jules," she blurted, her voice flat and stripped of emotion. The word came out rushed and awkward.A knock landed on the bathroom door, followed by Raymond's pointed voice. "Jules? You've been washing your hands for a while in there. Dinner's getting cold."Sydney froze, mortified. If there had been a hole in the floor, she would have gladly crawled into it. She shot Julian a glare and tried to pull free from his arms."Coming," he answered casually, not loosening his hold. His gaze stayed locked on her. "That didn't sound sincere."'So demanding,' she thought while panic flared. Aga

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