Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 224

When those words tumbled out, even Victor froze. He had always toyed with every woman until boredom set in, including Sydney. At first, he assumed she would be no different. The only regret was he had never actually touched her.

But if he could? Marrying her would not be impossible. And if he grew tired one day, he could always divorce her. Nothing more than a stopgap.

Of course, his grandmother would never approve.

Hearing his words, Eloise nearly exploded. Rage flared in her eyes. "Have you lost your mind? Do you even know who you are and who she is? How could she possibly deserve you?"

Other than Julian, this grandson was her only true-blooded heir. Victor was already of marriageable age, but out of love for him, she had delayed arranging his match. She thought no one was good enough. And now he came out with this, wanting to marry Sydney?

It was not even about whether Sydney was "worthy." The most urgent concern was that once that person was released from prison, Sydney would very likely lose her life. And Victor, by marrying her, would be branded as a widower.

But Victor had been obsessed for years. Nothing reached him. "She's perfect for me in every way. Even her toes smell sweet."

The words were so vulgar that Eloise, in all her years, felt her cheeks burn. "You're hopeless! Absolutely hopeless!"

'What spell has that girl cast on him?!' If she had known this would happen, she never would have brought Sydney into the old estate. She should have left her outside.

Victor remained defiant. "I won't marry anyone else. I only want her."

"Don't even think about it!" Eloise jabbed his forehead with her finger. "I'll arrange for you to meet a proper heiress soon. In the meantime, keep your head down and stop causing trouble."

She truly could not understand what was so special about Sydney. Any randomly chosen heiress would surpass her in education, character, and family background.

Then he muttered, "Besides, what exactly is the grudge between you and Julian? Why let it fester like this?"

Julian had always seemed to dislike him, and part of that resentment surely involved Eloise. Otherwise, with Julian's name backing him, Victor could have strutted around Jouleston without fear.

Eloise went quiet for a moment. Then she asked, "Do you know why your parents went to prison six years ago?"

"Of course." Victor's face grew serious. This shadow loomed over him and explained his fear of Julian. "They killed my uncle and aunt."

Seventeen years ago, when Julian was just 13, his father and mother had died suddenly. THe police found no evidence, and the case was closed as an accident.