Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 250

**When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel – Chapter 250**

In the bustling corridors of the industry, Sterling Corp.’s ambitious project in Malbrosia was hardly a hidden affair. Now that the contract had been sealed, Julian’s impending journey abroad was as transparent as glass, especially to someone as perceptive as Caleb.

The relationship between the Hamptons and the Sterlings was a complex tapestry woven with threads of both partnership and rivalry. Keeping a vigilant eye on the movements of an ally who was also a competitor was a fundamental strategy in their world.

Sydney, exposed and unguarded, felt no shame in the situation. With a calmness that belied the tension in the air, she stated simply, “Yes.”

Julian stood before her, a solid presence that rendered any search for external assistance unnecessary. She felt an inexplicable trust in him, one that made her feel secure amid the chaos.

Caleb’s eyebrows raised in surprise at her candidness, yet he remained unfazed. “He won’t have time for such matters right now,” he asserted, his voice steady.

The Malbrosia project was not just another initiative; it was the linchpin for Sterling Corp.’s future in the semiconductor industry. This venture was the company’s foremost priority for the year, and its success was projected to at least double their market value, leaving competitors scrambling in its wake.

Julian, with his relentless focus, would hardly have the luxury to dwell on events that had transpired nearly two decades ago.

Feeling the weight of her own thoughts, Sydney lowered her gaze. “Regardless, just give me three days. Please?”

Her instincts whispered to her that Julian would be inclined to assist her, a feeling that both comforted and terrified her.

Caleb scrutinized her for a prolonged moment, his mind racing. Now that she and Julian had mended their rift, he recognized that convincing her otherwise would be a Herculean task. Finally, he relented, giving a slight nod. “Fine. But you haven’t slept all night, and you’re still injured. I can’t let you leave in this state. You need to rest first. Take a bath, sleep for a bit.”

Noticing her hesitance, he softened his tone, his voice taking on a more reassuring cadence. “Once you’ve regained your strength, you can go whenever you wish. The room upstairs has never been used. You can rest there without worry.”

He himself had only entered that room to sit in silence, reminiscing about her when the ache of longing became too much to bear.

The tension in Sydney’s body had been building since the previous night, and the rope burns on her wrists and ankles left her feeling weak and dizzy. She was all too aware that once Caleb made a request, he was not one to easily let go.

Exhausted in both body and mind, she finally acquiesced. “All right.”

The clothes she had left behind hung neatly in the wardrobe, a silent testament to her past. The room was immaculate, every corner meticulously maintained, as if waiting for her return.

The nurse had advised her to steer clear of water for 24 hours, so a bath was out of the question. Even if it weren’t, her fatigue was a heavy blanket that made the idea of washing seem daunting.

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