Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 523

Chapter 523

Dorothy, worried the situation might cause a misunderstanding or make Sydney uncomfortable, quickly smiled and explained, “Oh no, you’ve got it wrong. I’m not that fortunate. This young lady heard that I was unwell and came to check on me.”

Only then did Adeline turn toward the sitting area.

When her gaze landed on Sydney, her voice grew sharp and smug at once. “Then you must be mistaken. Not just anyone can come to the Hampton residence. As for my future daughter-in- law… that position’s already taken.”

A few years ago, Adeline couldn’t stand Penelope. Everything about that woman had annoyed her. But now that Penelope had moved up in the world, Adeline was eager to see the Hampton and Hutton families tied together.

Besides, Penelope was said to be carrying Caleb’s child. She couldn’t run even if she wanted to. Once the Hamptons approved, the matter would be sealed.

Adeline was only too pleased to share the “good news.” It was the perfect way to make Sydney abandon any lingering feelings.

‘What nerve, always claiming she and Caleb are over, yet still showing up here!’ Adeline thought.

At her words, not only the circle of elegantly dressed women but even Dorothy herself looked puzzled. What was that woman up to now?

Intrigued, one of the women, asked, “Oh? And which family is the lucky girl from?”

“The Hutton family,” Adeline said proudly, casting Sydney a disdainful glance.

Then, as if to make sure everyone heard, she added, “The Hutton family from Brimcrest.”

Gasps rippled through the room. Even among social elites, the Hutton name commanded.

attention.

This time, Sydney’s calm expression wavered slightly. It was the first real reaction she’d

shown all afternoon.

That flicker of emotion thrilled Adeline. Finally, she’d struck a nerve.

But Sydney felt no jealousy or pain-only amusement.

‘So that’s it. Adeline must have assumed Penelope’s baby belongs to Caleb. Now that the Huttons have recognized Penelope, Adeline is desperate to make Caleb a proud, premature father.’ Sydney almost laughed. ‘Does she really think that will end well?’

If the Huttons ever learned the truth-that Penelope’s identity was still uncertain-Adeline would lose everything. When that day came, she’d regret ever opening her mouth.

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After a few rounds of small talk and laughter, one of the guests suddenly exclaimed in recognition, “Oh, I know you! You’re the lead researcher behind that new specialty drug from Sterling Corp., aren’t you? Wilson-Sydney Wilson?”

Her family also worked in pharmaceuticals, so she was the only one present who understood Sydney’s true status in the medical field. Most of the others had no idea how influential the young woman had become.

Her husband had been eager for months to meet Sydney, but she kept such a low profile that they’d never managed to cross paths.

Sydney smiled warmly and nodded. “Yes, that’s me. Pleased to meet you.”

The woman was delighted and hurried forward, clearly hoping to exchange contacts.

Adeline couldn’t stand the sight of anyone flattering Sydney. Her tone turned sharp and dripping with sarcasm. “Oh, Mrs. Wycomb, don’t bother! Ms. Wilson’s nose is so high in the air, she wouldn’t look twice at your son. She only cares about climbing higher.”

“Climbing higher?” Iris Ryder frowned, genuinely puzzled. “Isn’t Ms. Wilson already seeing someone from the Sterling family? Tell me, who in Jouleston ranks higher than the Sterlings?”

She even chuckled at the thought.

She and her husband had watched the press conference back then. The way the Sterling family’s ‘Grim Reaper’ looked at Sydney was like a starving dog spotting a steak.

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