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Late at night, Julian finally noticed that Sydney\u2019s breathing beside him had evened out. He released a silent breath of relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He waited a little longer, until she had fallen into a deep sleep, the carefully lifted the blanket and slipped out of bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back in the study, Julian stood on the balcony for a long while before taking out his phone and calling Elliot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHas Caleb been in contact with anyone unusual recently?\u201d His instincts told him that this matter could not be separated from\u00a0<\/p>\n
Caleb.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yet based on what Julian knew, Caleb was a man with two faces, but not the kind who committed outright evil. Poisoning someone did not align with his usual methods.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the early years, the Sterling and Hampton families had been evenly matched. Now the Sterlings held the upper hand, but both sides were long accustomed to watching each other\u2019s movements closely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elliot replied quickly, \u201cNo. Just ordinary business contacts.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo?\u201d Julian\u2019s brow twitched slightly. The suspicion in his chest did not ease. \u201cHave people keep watching him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At Seraph Villa\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Today should have been the day Sydney came to treat Florence. Early that morning, however, Sydney had called to say she could not make it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After learning that Eliana had fallen ill, Florence understood and kept reminding her to take care of her own health. Even so, after hanging up, Florence still felt a lingering disappointment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had hoped to keep Sydney for a meal and had even instructed the kitchen to prepare dishes Sydney liked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana came downstairs. Seeing her mother lost in thought, walked over. \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong? Sydney can\u2019t come today?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The night before, Raymond had mentioned that Eliana had been poisoned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana had planned to invite Ewan over, only to learn later that Julian had already taken him to Sterling Corp.\u2019s research institute. Julian was meticulous when it came to Sydney.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Florence was long used to her eldest daughter knowing everything \u201cYes. Something happened on Eliana\u2019s side.\u201d Florence had heard from Raymond about Sydney\u2019s relationship with Alan and Eliana. Over the years, she had relied heavily on that couple. If Sydney truly was her Vee, she would get on her knees and thank them without hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana accepted the warm water handed to her by a servant and drank more than half before speaking calmly. \u201cDon\u2019t rush. Once the test results are out, everything will fall into place.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had rushed back the night before last, intending to see Sydney immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But after returning home and learning from James that samples had already been taken for a paternity test, she forced herself to calm down and suppressed the urge to confront Sydney right away\u00a0<\/p>\n
At times like this, she reminded herself, patience mattered most. he could not frighten the sister she had searched for all these\u00a0<\/p>\n
years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She needed to be careful and thorough. She wanted her long-lost ster to return to the Hutton family openly, with dignity\u00a0<\/p>\n
intact.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Florence was about to nod when a maid hurried in from the courtyard. \u201cMadam, Miss, someone from the Hampton family is\u00a0<\/p>\n
here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana set down her glass. \u201cWho?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Hampton\u2019s mother, Adeline.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Florence and Diana frowned almost in unison.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Hutton family had little contact with the Hampton family, limed to a few banquets. Why would Adeline suddenly appear at Seraph Villa?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Diana could think further, Adeline entered the foyer with the Hampton family\u2019s housekeeper, both carrying numerous gifts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Upon seeing the Hutton mother and daughter seated in the reception room, Adeline\u2019s face lit up. \u201cMadam Hutton, Miss Hutton, I came uninvited. I hope I\u2019m not disturbing you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After so many years in high society, Adeline knew how to speak graciously. She smiled at Florence and continued, \u201cBut I do have some wonderful news, and I wanted to hear your thoughts, as well as Miss Hutton\u2019s.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She knew that in matters of importance, the true decision-maker in the Hutton family was Diana. She also firmly believed that the Hutton family had no reason to refuse this marriage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope already had a child in tow and was now pregnant with another Hampton offspring. Marrying back into the Hampton family was the best possible outcome.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Florence\u2019s expression toward outsiders remained cool. \u201cWhat happy news?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCaleb has been single all this time, and he has always shared a bond with your family\u2019s youngest daughter.\u201d Adeline\u2019s smile widened. Confidence colored her expression, though she still asked with care. \u201cSo I was thinking, could we bring these two children together?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Florence frowned and was about to respond when Diana cut in calmly. \u201cIt sounds fine. As long as she agrees herself, I have no objections.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Florence turned to her in confusion. Had she not heard Adeline specify the youngest daughter? Sydney had only just severed ties with the Hampton family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Florence remained puzzled, Diana offered a meaningful smile. I\u2019ve also heard quite a bit about Mr. Hampton\u2019s bond with Penelope.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adeline caught a trace of mockery in her tone. But that made no sense. Penelope was her biological sister. What was there to mock?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Florence understood Diana\u2019s intent. She was going along with it to vent some anger on Sydney\u2019s behalf.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Florence agreed entirely and chose not to intervene.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whether Sydney was her daughter or not, she wanted to teach this family a lesson. They had bullied a young woman with no family backing and had even brazenly brought a mistress into their home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now Adeline could taste what it meant to lift a stone only to smash her own foot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope had just woken up. As soon as she stepped out of her room, she heard Adeline\u2019s voice downstairs in the reception room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She hurried down at once. \u201cMom, Diana.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then she saw Adeline. After a brief hesitation, unsure how to address her, she settled for a polite smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adeline took hold of her wrist, her smile warm and expectant. \u201cYour elder sister said this requires your personal consent. Since you\u2019re here, I\u2019ll ask you directly. Are you willing to marry back intour Hampton family?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2026\u201d Penelope knew this was her best chance. If she missed it, and Eric Wolfen came again to propose while fully exposing the child in her womb, she would become a pariah. Even the title of the Hutton family\u2019s youngest daughter would not save her\u00a0<\/p>\n
reputation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She glanced at Diana, then lowered her gaze and nodded, her manger shy, almost bashful. \u201cI\u2019m willing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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