Once doormat Now Untouchable Novel

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Chapter 607

“And how do you know the police don't already have solid

evidence?" Diana tipped her chin toward the officers.

The lead officer responded at once. "Mr. Hutton, without firm

evidence, we would not come to a venue like this and spoil your

evening."

Theodore's patience finally snapped. They had dismissed him

too many times. His expression darkened. "If | say no one is

taking her away in front of me tonight, then what?"

His posture was rigid, his tone unyielding.

“Mr. Hutton."

The police hesitated. Duty demanded compliance, but Theodore

was no ordinary man. They were present only because Diana

had permitted it. Father or daughter, neither was someone they

wished to offend.

Diana's eyes flickered with disbelief. Disappointment followed. "

Dad, are you really going to protect her until you can't tell right

from wrong?"

"Enough." Theodore cut her off. "Why do | protect her? Because

all of you cast her aside. Let me be clear. If you insist on taking

her, you show no respect for me as your father.”

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The tension in the hall tightened, thick and suffocating.

Raymond let out a sudden, cold laugh. He produced a handgun

and pressed it to Megan's temple. "If you can't take her away,

then she stays here. For good."

Diana and Theodore froze. One feared for Raymond, while the

other feared for Megan.

Panic rippled through the guests. People scrambled backward

ina rush, Raymond had always been dangerous.

Diana's fingers trembled as she ordered security to seal the

doors. Her voice snapped sharp and brittle. "Ray, are you insane?

Put it down. Now."

"You unfilial brat." Theodore roared. "If you dare—"

"Save it.” Raymond wet his lips as the muzzle edged closer. "

Either the police take her, or she stays here forever."

“Bastard.” Theodore forced the word through clenched teeth. His

chest heaved.

At Diana's signal, the police stepped in. "Mr. Hutton, we are only

asking Megan Hutton to come with us to verify the evidence.

Nothing has been decided."

To Theodore, that meant time to pull strings and work the

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channels. Albus was in Brimcrest, but Jouleston cases remained

within reach.

He met Raymond's unyielding stare and finally relented. "Fine,

take her. | will go to the station myself. Tomorrow."

Megan panicked. Fear surged through her. "Dad, | don't—"

The cold muzzle pressed harder against her skin. Her legs

weakened, and she swallowed the rest of her words.

Raymond was a madman. Diana still observed certain lines, and

James clung to his principles. Raymond had neither.

As the police led her away, Megan shook uncontrollably. Her

gaze swept the hall, searching for Penelope.

Where was she?

Diana was ruthless enough to destroy her, yet she spared

Penelope.

Why? They had always looked down on her. The moment they

saw an opening, they tried to cast her out.

Hatred for every Hutton member rose like a tide, threatening to

drown her. She would not accept this. She would make them

pay.

Only after the police escorted Megan out did Raymond lower the

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gun.

Diana finally exhaled. She stepped forward and snatched the

weapon, her hands unsteady. "Who let you pull a gun in front of

the police? Have you lost your mind?"

Then she frowned. Something felt wrong.

Raymond glanced at Theodore and curled his lip. "It's the old toy

gun. The one Vee loved when we were kids.”