Once doormat Now Untouchable Novel

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Chapter 638

Julian had anticipated this possibility. Once informed, he knew

exactly how to respond.

Diana and Florence had reached the same conclusion. Just as

Diana picked up her phone to call Julian, her screen lit up first.

Julian Sterling. 1

She paused for half a second before answering. She had not yet

spoken when his voice came through, cool and edged with frost.

“Ms. Hutton. Was Megan's bail arranged by your family?"

Diana almost forgot that this was Jouleston, the Sterling family's

territory. News would never reach her faster than it reached

Julian. If anything, it would reach him first.

He had clearly investigated before placing the call.

She glanced at her father and did not conceal the truth. "Yes. My

father arranged it. We only just found out.”

Silence lingered on the other end.

When Julian spoke again, irony thinned his tone. "| should have

Notified the station in advance. | truly didn't expect Mr. Hutton to

treat his own daughter's life so lightly."

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Diana had not lowered the volume. Julian had not softened his

voice. If anything, he raised it slightly.

Every word carried through the room. Mocked by his future son-

in-law, Theodore felt his face stiffen.

When he looked up and met Albus’ condemning gaze, he found

no defense. His decision had given Megan the opportunity.

Diana noted the conflict in her father's expression and continued

evenly, “Our family will give you an explanation. But right now,

Sydney's safety comes first.”

During her years in the Hutton household, Megan had used its

resources to cultivate connections everywhere. Even with her

identity exposed, there would still be people driven by profit who

would help her. She could not have disappeared under police

supervision on her own.

“lll handle it," Julian replied.

Then he added, each word deliberate, "You don't owe me an

explanation. You only need to face her with a clear conscience.”

He ended the call.

Silence settled over the Hutton residence.

What right did they have to face Vee? For more than 20 years,

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she had endured hardship alone. Meanwhile, the instigator had

lived in silk and luxury. Now, after nearly costing Vee her life,

and with the evidence finally conclusive, the Huttons had let her

walk free.

The air in the hall was so still that a pin might have echoed.

After a long pause, Albus spoke. "Once Ray completes his

resignation from the hospital, he plans to return to the Hutton

Group, correct?"

"Yes," James replied

Albus's voice carried quiet authority. "Then it's settled. James

has trained under you long enough. Ray is returning as well. It's

time for the younger generation to step forward.

"Florence's legs have only just begun to recover. From now on,

stay home. Be a proper husband. As for the Hutton Group, hand

it over to the two brothers.”

There was no ambiguity. He was stripping Theodore of power.

The words fell like a verdict. Theodore, who had been staring at

the floor, trembled. He lifted his head, disbelief flashing across

his face as he looked at his father.

His wife, his mother, and his children showed only mild surprise.

Not one spoke in his defense. If anything, they seemed to agree.

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He found no words to refuse. After a long moment, he forced

himself to speak. “Alright. Ill accept your arrangements.”