Once doormat Now Untouchable Novel

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Chapter 608

It likely stemmed from the environment they grew up in, but all

the Hutton children developed a fondness for weapons at an

early age.

By the time Raymond reached elementary school, his room

overflowed with models: guns, fighter jets, tanks, and warships.

When Vee returned to Brimcrest with their parents, she had only

just learned to walk. She had toddled into Raymond's room by

herself, crawled and stumbled across the floor, seized a toy gun,

and refused to let it go.

Before Vee was born, Raymond had been the most spoiled child

in the family. Everyone had indulged him without restraint. At

that time, his stubbornness had bordered on obsession, and he

had flatly refused to give the toy to her.

Later, when he finally wanted to, there was no opportunity left,

After settling in Jouleston, he had left most of his belongings in

Brimcrest. Only this model gun had come with him. Tonight, he

had brought it on a whim, thinking that Sydney might like it if she

showed up.

He never expected it to be used this way.

Theodore finally realized he had been manipulated. Anger

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surged, but he stopped short when Diana spoke. "Something

happened to Vee. Instead of arguing with Ray here, you should

be thinking about how to find her.”

“Something happened to Vee?" Theodore had been on the brink

of fury. Now he struggled to process her words. "Isn't Penelope

the impostor?"

If something had happened, what did it have to do with their

family?

"It's not Penelope." Diana tossed the model gun back to

Raymond before continuing, "It's the real Vee. She was

kidnapped. We don't know where she is yet.”

Shock and joy collided in Theodore's chest. "You found Vee and

didn't tell me?"

No matter how much he favored Megan, the daughter lost for so

many years remained a wound he could never release.

"Weren't you completely focused on Megan?" Raymond sneered.

“We never imagined you still cared whether Vee lived or died."

The remark struck home. Theodore burned with anger but found

no reply. It was no wonder the three of them had treated him

with such hostility all night.

He stopped thinking about Megan and pulled out his phone. "I'll

call the old man.”

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Diana had already messaged Nina earlier and asked her to notify

Albus. She did not stop him. The more of Theodore's concern

that shifted to Vee, the better. When Vee returned, she would not

feel too disappointed with this father.

After all the chaos, the gala could not continue.

Diana went out to apologize to the guests and brought the

evening to a swift end. As she prepared to join James, her

thoughts remained fixed on Sydney's safety.

Only Penelope lingered off to the side, utterly at a loss. Megan

had been taken away, and Adeline never appeared to propose.

She had no idea what awaited her, and leaving like this felt

unbearable.

Diana gave her a cool glance. "The date has changed. The

people coming to propose will not be here today. Go back to

Seraph Villa with the maids."

She turned to leave with Raymond.

Penelope knew how to read the atmosphere. She tested her

luck. "Did something happen? | can help—"

“| already spoke to the old man." Theodore returned at that

moment and ended the call. “Both of them are on their way to

Jouleston. They've also contacted people here to help search

for Vee."

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Penelope barely managed to conceal the curl of her lips. She

had assumed that wretched woman was about to live the life of

a pampered heiress. Now it seemed uncertain whether she

would even survive. Life truly loved pulling the ground out from

under people.

Diana saw through her barely hidden satisfaction and ignored it.

She nodded at Theodore. "Ray and | will go meet James."

They had already dispatched countless people, yet waiting for

news without being present left her uneasy.

Theodore felt the same concern. "I'll go too."

"You should go home and stay with Mom," Diana said, refusing. "

If no one goes back, she'll grow suspicious. She can't handle the

shock. Don't tell her yet."

Florence had never liked such events. After learning that Sydney

would not attend, she had lost all interest and stayed home

alone.

Theodore considered this for a moment. "All right. Be careful."