Lahat ng Kabanata ng Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable: Kabanata 751 - Kabanata 760

"Talk about..." Sydney looked up at him. "Talk about getting married."Julian paused, a spark lighting his eyes as he turned to Florence. "You're right. I'll have someone pick a date tomorrow."Sydney glared at him. "I haven't even said yes yet. Didn't you just say you'd think about it?"Julian raised an eyebrow, deliberately teasing her. "Then you need to give me a deadline for that thinking. Otherwise, I'll be worrying about it every day."Florence laughed and lightly scolded them, "All right, all right. You two can take your time sorting it out when you get home. Don't flirt in front of me."Sydney's cheeks warmed. She gave Julian a light kick under the table.Without the slightest embarrassment, Julian took her hand and brushed his thumb across the back of it.Outside the window, the sunlight streamed through the glass, filling the living room with warmth.When Diana finished her work and came downstairs, this was the scene that greeted her.She instinctively softened her

After dropping Diana off at Seraph Villa, Julian drove back to Delta Mansion with Sydney.Sydney leaned her head against the window as the car rolled along, and the tension gradually drained from her body.After a moment, she murmured, "Leon never seemed like the type to be this stubborn. How can someone make such a production out of getting a divorce?"Julian steered with one hand, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly. "The more interests are tied together, the harder they are to let go of. What he can't give up might not be Diana herself. It might be the Hutton name."Sydney turned to look at him. "You think so too?" "If Leon had truly cared about his wife, he should have started a few years ago. There's no point starting now." Julian's voice remained calm.Sydney fell silent for a moment before letting out a quiet sigh. "I just hope Diana doesn't let this weigh on her for too long.""She won't. She's a smart woman," Julian said. "She knows better than anyone what she nee

Diana's phone vibrated, and she answered."Ms. Hutton? This is Mark Svenson from the Provincial Science and Technology Association. I'm calling to confirm the presentation schedule for the Innovation Award ceremony on Wednesday."Diana murmured her acknowledgment, and Mark reviewed several procedural details. When he finished, he added in a slightly hesitant tone, "One more thing, Ms. Hutton. We've received a request from Mr. Leon Kingston to add a speech to the ceremony. Do you have any objection?"Diana frowned slightly. "Leon Kingston?""Yes. He's currently the CEO of the Kingston Group, so the speaking slot would be appropriate given his position," Mark said carefully. "But considering your relationship with Mr. Kingston, the organizers wanted to ask for your opinion first.""It's fine," Diana said evenly. "His speech is his business. It has nothing to do with me."Mark let out an audible sigh of relief. "Understood. We'll proceed as planned."After ending the call, Diana le

Diana's expression remained unchanged as she spoke in a calm, composed tone. "My grandfather wasn't very clear with me. He only told me to come have a meal on his behalf.""Your grandfather was probably worried you wouldn't come if he told you the truth. But Ms. Hutton, there's no need to worry. I don't have any ulterior motives. Let's simply treat this as an opportunity to get to know each other," Callum answered with his usual straightforwardness, adjusting the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose.Diana's impression of him was favorable. He spoke without pressing the issue and handled the situation with ease, never making her feel uncomfortable or obligated.The two of them ate and talked, discussing their work and their lives. It made for a relaxed and pleasant evening.Partway through the meal, Diana excused herself and headed to the restroom.As she stepped out of the private room, her gaze swept down the corridor and caught a figure emerging from the room next door

The next morning, Diana's internal clock woke her to a gray, foggy view outside the window. She washed up, went downstairs, and sat down for breakfast. As always, a maid quietly placed a cup of black coffee in her right hand.Nina handed her a file, then stepped aside to deliver her briefing. "The project contact at the Brimcrest Charity Foundation has confirmed a meeting for 10:00 a.m. after tomorrow. I've already sent the location to your phone.""Mm." Diana kept her eyes on the file. "What about the group's side?""The hotels under your grandmother's name want to arrange an annual charity gala partnership. I've scheduled that for 10:30 a.m. the following morning."Diana nodded and tapped the file lightly with one finger before closing it and handing it back to Nina.Florence emerged from the elevator, walking with her cane. She had gradually stopped relying on the wheelchair.She reached the dining table and sat down. Noticing that Diana had already set down her utensils, she