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Chapter 601\u00a0<\/p>\n
So Elliot did not refuse outright. He still wanted to confirm things with someone he trusted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julian paused before giving the order. \u201cGo.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sydney did not have many enemies. The Hutton family might provide a lead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Caleb heard that Julian still had the energy to attend a gala. His brows drew together. \u201cYou still think it was Megan?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had already raised the point with Julian. Megan had handed him the antidote herself. With her abilities, she should not have had a backup plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou really think what happened today is something Megan could pull off?\u201d Caleb pressed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stealing a car, kidnapping someone, using fake plates, swapping vehicles-the entire chain of events had run flawlessly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julian grabbed the coat from the back of the chair and walked out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Megan learned that Julian had gone to Hampton Corp. She also heard that he had taken the antidote.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She exploded on the spot. In the gala hall\u2019s lounge, her fury boiled over and she smashed her phone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCaleb Hampton. Indecisive to the point of stupidity. Soft-hearted to the bone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had already bribed the staff at the port Sydney was supposed to pass through. If Caleb had followed the plan, Sydney would have died without question.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Instead, he hesitated. Then Julian shut it down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018No wonder the Hampton family fell further behind the Sterling family every year,\u2019 she thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The lounge door clicked open. Megan reined in her anger at once. She looked up and saw Penelope. Her frown sharpened. \u201cWhy are you here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After things had blown up this badly, Diana\u2019s hardline nature should not have allowed her anywhere near this place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope swallowed the disgust rising in her chest and forced a smile that never reached her eyes. \u2018If you can be here, why can\u2019t I?\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDiana told the maids to let me out herself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had even overheard Diana mention a proposal. That meant the Huttons had no intention of ruining her engagement to the Hamptons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As long as Adeline came to make it official tonight, she could marry back into the Hamptons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even if Adeline later discovered that her background was fabricated, she would endure it for Timothy\u2019s sake. She would endure it for the child in Penelope\u2019s womb as well. Otherwise, the Hamptons would become a\u00a0<\/p>\n
laughingstock.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that thought, Penelope looked at Megan with faint superiority. After being cast out by the Huttons, she still had a path into a top-tier household like the Hamptons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the other hand, Megan likely could not reach Julian anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before the thought could settle, James walked over. He ignored Penelope and looked straight at Megan. \u201cEloise is here. Dad wants you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He used her name. There was no title and no warmth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Megan\u2019s heart still lifted. Eloise had come. This could be about a marriage alliance with Julian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Megan stood at once. \u201cI\u2019m coming.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The gala was set for 6:00 p.m., but most of the guests had already arrived. Bright lights bathed the hall as socialites and power players filled the space.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Megan stepped out in a custom gown. She lifted her chin and drew a wave of envious, flattering looks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James watched her walk away, his eyes turning cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Raymond passed by and caught his expression. \u201cIsn\u2019t this basically settled? Why do you look like you\u2019re heading into a war?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tonight, they would expel both of them from the Huttons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julian had messaged him at noon. The antidote issue had been resolved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tomorrow, the whole family could finally bring Vee home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James shot him a glance. \u201cWhat do you think about Julian and Vee?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Raymond did not hesitate. He chose his sister over brotherhood without pause. \u201cNot a chance.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julian was outstanding. His sister was better. No one deserved her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAren\u2019t you two inseparable?\u201d James asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Raymond replied with calm conviction, \u201cA brother is a brother. A brother-in-law is a brother-in-law. The standards aren\u2019t the same.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
James\u2019s mouth twitched. \u201cThen what if Megan marries him?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat did you say?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEloise is here.\u201d James tipped his chin toward the other side of the hall. \u201cShe met Dad alone first. Then she asked to see Megan by name.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDamn,\u201d Raymond muttered. \u201cI\u2019m going to talk to Diana.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
James glanced toward Diana in the distance. She stood composed as she greeted guests.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Eloise arrived, Diana had likely understood everything at once. He just could not tell what she was\u00a0<\/p>\n
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