“If you don’t have time, I can return it myself,” Bruce added.
On the top floor of Sterling Corp., Julian turned the charm over in his hand. His strong, arrogant face darkened with concern. This was no ordinary charm. The one from Bellroad Temple was always a peach–blossom charm meant for love, not peace of mind.
“Let me return it.”
Bruce exhaled in relief. “Okay.”
Elliot, who had been watching everything, dropped his jaw. He stared wide–eyed as Julian opened his wallet and
carefully slid the charm into an inner compartment.
What? Weren’t they supposed to return it to Sydney? Just as the question formed, Peter knocked and entered, holding an
almost identical peach–blossom charm.
“Mr. Sterling, your grandmother just sent this over. She asked for it yesterday morning. She swears it works wonders and says it’s better to keep it close,” he reported.
Julian rubbed his brow. “Did she say anything else?”
At that moment, the phone buzzed. It was an ecstatic Agatha. “You got the peach–blossom charm, right? I’m telling you, it works so well! The moment I got it, I heard the female doctor got divorced. She’s single! Don’t look down on her just
because she’s divorced-”
“Grandma,” Julian cut her off coldly. “It’s not about looking down on her. I’m simply not interested in divorced
women.”
The next day, Sydney realized the charm Agatha had given her was missing. She rushed to the clinic, thinking she might
have left it in the exam room.
Marcus happened to walk by and noticed the open door. Peeking in, he looked surprised. “Syd, weren’t you resting
today?”
Sydney lifted her head from under the desk. “Yeah. I lost something and came looking for it.”
Marcus smiled. “Have you found it yet?”
“No.” Sydney patted the desk and stood. “I must’ve dropped it somewhere else.”
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Maybe she had slipped it into her bag yesterday and accidentally carried it out.
“What was it? Was it important?”
“Not really.” Sydney smiled and met his gaze. “Weren’t you giving a lecture at Jouleston University today? Why are you
back so soon?”
“A new hire joined the clinic,” Marcus said with a laugh. “My grandfather insisted I personally onboard them.”
Sydney nodded, unsurprised. “Alright, I’ll let you get to it.”
“Need help?” he offered. “Maybe we should go say hi? It’s a woman, so you might find it easier.”
“Sure.”
Why not? If they were coworkers, it would be better to get acquainted.
They headed downstairs together. Sydney’s smile faded when she spotted Penelope.
Penelope’s face lit up with a bright smile. “Sydney, what a coincidence.”
“You two know each other?” Marcus asked in surprise, glancing at Sydney.
She nodded. “Yes, from before. Caleb went to great lengths for her. When things couldn’t work with Alan, he actually
went to the Shepard family instead.”
“Didn’t he?” Penelope seemed eager to recover from yesterday’s setback. “Syd, from now on we’ll be colleagues. I’m
looking forward to working with you.”
“Let’s not assume yet,” Marcus said, sensing subtle tension.
He gently guided Sydney into a nearby consultation room, closed the door behind them, and asked, “Are you divorcing
Caleb because of her?”
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