Read Once a Doormat Now Untouchable Novel Chapter 616 \u2013 Chapter 616 Raymond had been entrenched in Jouleston for years. The forces under his direct command were more than sufficient to resolve the situation quietly, without risking the Hutton family\u2019s reputation. It would not affect Diana\u2019s political career either. With Julian\u2019s statement, Raymond would not even need to deploy his own people. That simplified matters further. Julian glanced at Elliot, signaling him to stay behind and assist Raymond with the cleanup. Meanwhile, Peter followed Julian out without hesitation.<\/p>\n
They moved as if they owned Tristan\u2019s territory, coming and going at will. Tristan\u2019s eyes narrowed. Just as Julian reached the doorway, Tristan raised his voice. \u201cStop.\u201d Julian acted as though he had not heard. A second later, Tristan smiled and snapped his fingers. \u201cTake one more step, and | can\u2019t guarantee there won\u2019t be two lives lost.\u201d Julian halted. His shoulders tightened as he spun around and \u2014- placed himself squarely in front of Sydney, blocking the faint red dot. Sydney had not yet grasped what was happening when she saw Diana, Raymond, and Caleb stiffen all at once.<\/p>\n
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She froze and tried to turn her head, but Julian tightened his hold. \u201cDon\u2019t turn around.\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t look back.\u201d Diana spoke almost at the same moment. It was the first time Sydney had ever seen such naked tension in both of them. Tristan clapped softly, clearly pleased. \u201c| never would have guessed that the famous cold-blooded Sterling heir would risk his life for a woman. There\u2019s a saying, isn\u2019t there? Even elite families produce hopeless romantics. Looks like it\u2019s true.\u201d Sydney understood. Every drop of blood in her body seemed to tum to ice.<\/p>\n
Julian had positioned himself to take the bullet for her. Tristan had not merely kidnapped her. He had planned this from the beginning. With a sniper already in place, the outcome would not have changed, regardless of whether she had taken down the bespectacled man. She struggled weakly in Julian\u2019s arms. \u201cJulian, put me down.\u201d \u2014- Julian did not loosen his grip. His voice remained steady. \u201cDo you really think that if the bullet hits you, he\u2019ll let me walk away?\u201d Of course he would not. Tristan had come for Julian from the start. Raymond clenched his teeth. \u201cLet them go.<\/p>\n
Whatever you want, I\u2019ll negotiate.\u201d Sydney\u2019s face had gone pale. She was clearly at her limit. If this continued, something would go wrong Caleb knew her well. She was not fragile. If she allowed Julian to hold her like this, then she truly was unwell. Before Caleb could speak, Tristan smiled. \u201cI said it at the beginning. | want Julian\u2019s life.\u201d \u201cThen let her leave,\u201d Julian said. His tone was calm, almost unnervingly so. \u201cI\u2019ll stay. You can do whatever you want with me.\u201d He said whatever you want, but Tristan did not believe him for a second. Tristan trusted his instincts.<\/p>\n
Once Sydney was gone, the one at the mercy of others would not be Julian. It would be him. He refused to fall for it. \u201cMr. Sterling, do you spend so much time at the top that you\u2019ve started treating everyone else like \u2014- fools?\u201d \u201cThe man outside belongs to Flint Donovan, doesn\u2019t he?\u201d Julian cut in sharply. When surprise flickered across Tristan\u2019s face, Julian continued. \u201d He probably had no advance knowledge of tonight.<\/p>\n
But now that things have reached this point, he has no choice but to send someone to help you clean it up.\u201d Tristan suppressed his reaction and replied coolly, \u201cWhat are you talking about? Who\u2019s Flint Donovan? | have no idea what you mean.\u201d \u201cThat sniper rifle isn\u2019t meant to kill me,\u201d Julian said, ignoring him. \u201cAnd it isn\u2019t meant to kill Sydney either.\u201d 1 Each word landed with precision. \u201cTristan, you know this better than anyone. It\u2019s there to make sure you get out alive.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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