Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 763

The next day, Nina was already waiting in the living room when Diana came downstairs.

She immediately stepped forward.

"Ms. Hutton, Leon found out about you having coffee with Mr. Sandhill yesterday."

Diana frowned. "How did he find out?"

Nina shook her head. "I'm not sure, but the Sandhill family sent word this morning that Leon called them last night. Apparently, his tone was less than polite."

Diana's expression turned cold. Leon had used the Kingston family's influence to pressure the Sandhill family. He did not want the divorce, and since he could not move against her directly, he had resorted to these petty tactics behind her back.

Diana walked to the window and called Leon.

His voice came through, sounding slightly caught off guard. "Diana?"

"You're in Brimcrest?" she asked.

"Yes, I'm at the old estate. You—"

"Are you free at noon?" Diana cut him off. "Let's meet."

Leon clearly had not expected her to reach out first. He fell silent for two seconds before answering, "I'm free."

"Good. Noon. The restaurant behind the old estate."

With that, Diana ended the call. She knew Leon would never stop until he got what he wanted. Instead of letting him continue working behind her back, she would rather settle things face-to-face.

She grabbed her car keys and headed straight out.

…

By the time Diana parked outside the restaurant, Leon was already waiting at the entrance.

He wore a black coat and looked more worn than the last time she had seen him. A faint shadow of stubble darkened his jaw.

When he spotted her, he managed a smile. "Diana, you came."

She did not respond. She walked past him and went straight inside. After they were seated, she skipped the small talk and got straight to the point. "Leon, there's only one thing I came here to say today."

Leon's body stiffened slightly.

"From now on, do not interfere with who I associate with, through anyone or by any means." Her voice was calm but unmistakably firm. "Who I have coffee with, who I have dinner with, none of that is any of your business."

Leon's gaze darkened. "Diana, I just don't want someone taking advantage of you while things are unsettled."

"Taking advantage of me?" Diana let out a cold laugh. "You're the one who signed the divorce agreement. This refusal to let go, who exactly is it for?"

Her question left Leon silent for a moment.

"I'm not putting on an act." He gathered himself before speaking quietly. "I really—"

Raymond: [I might have to go to Norchester for a project, probably for a few days. I'm not comfortable leaving Sydney on her own. Keep an eye on her for me.]

Diana smiled faintly. Ever since learning that Sydney was their sister, Raymond had become more protective than anyone.

She replied with another single word.

Diana: [Okay.]

A brief silence followed before another message appeared.

Raymond: [By the way, is Leon still giving you trouble over the divorce?]

Diana looked at the message for a few seconds before replying.

Diana: [It's pretty much settled now.]

Raymond did not press the matter.

Raymond: [All right. Let me know if you need anything.]

Diana put her phone away and looked out at the scenery rushing past the window.

Everything between her and Leon was finally out in the open. Knowing him as well as she did, he probably would not keep pushing.

Then again, there was no way to be certain. Leon had never been someone who acted according to common sense.