Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 536

**When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 536**

**Chapter 536**

At the sound of his words, the glimmer of tears in Helen’s eyes faded like mist under the morning sun. She quickened her pace, determined to keep up with Leon as they exited the office, the weight of the moment hanging heavily between them.

It wasn’t until they reached the elevator, the metallic doors glinting under the fluorescent lights, that she found the courage to break the silence. Her voice was a mere whisper, laced with trepidation. “Mr. Kingston, is there truly no hope left for you and Ms. Hutton?”

Leon’s face remained an impenetrable mask, his eyes a frigid expanse that offered no comfort. “The sample was switched, and you didn’t notice anything amiss?” His words were sharp, cutting through the air like a knife.

Helen felt her stomach knot with anxiety, but she quickly summoned the excuse she had rehearsed in her mind. “I honestly didn’t see anything. There were too many people around that night. I was just trying to get the samples back to the car as fast as I could, so I didn’t focus on the details.”

As she spoke, her lashes fluttered, betraying her inner turmoil. “Did my oversight worsen the situation between you and Ms. Hutton?”

“My dealings with her are unrelated to you,” he replied, his tone devoid of warmth.

The elevator doors opened with a soft chime. Leon stepped inside with an air of authority, his posture rigid and composed. Only after she followed did he add, his voice flat and unyielding, “Regarding this mistake, expect a deduction from your quarterly bonus.”

For someone as strict as Leon, that was a surprisingly lenient consequence, yet it felt like a heavy weight on Helen’s shoulders.

She understood the implications all too well. Forcing a small, compliant smile, she opened her mouth to express her gratitude, but before she could utter a word, his icy voice sliced through the air once more. “And tonight, call Diana. Offer her a sincere apology.”

Her smile faltered, the warmth draining from her expression as she dug her fingernails into her palms, fighting to maintain her composure.

“Of course,” she replied softly, her voice barely above a whisper. “I will do that.”

Then, as if trying to regain some semblance of normalcy, she continued with a dutiful tone, “I’ll also rearrange your schedule for tomorrow. If I can free up two hours in the afternoon, that should give you enough time to collect the divorce certificate.”

“Who said I’m going to get it?” Leon’s gaze dropped, a sneer curling the corner of his mouth. “When you speak to her tonight, inform her that I have a sudden business trip tomorrow.”

As the office door clicked shut behind them, James finally turned his attention to his sister, concern etched across his features.

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