Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 392

**When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 392**

**Chapter 392**

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As fate would have it, the man himself was still absent from the scene, leaving a palpable void in the air.

Sydney followed Charlotte’s gaze, her eyes landing on Alan and Marcus, who were comfortably settled in the VIP section. A surge of excitement propelled her forward, quickening her steps.

“Alan, Marc, you made it!” she called out, her voice brightening the atmosphere.

Marcus flashed a warm smile that reached his eyes. “You look calm. That’s good,” he remarked, his tone encouraging.

Alan, ever the pragmatist, waved her off dismissively. “Go on. Don’t mind us. Focus on your presentation,” he urged, his eyes glinting with support.

Sydney chuckled softly, feeling a rush of gratitude. “Alright, I’ll do my best,” she replied, her heart racing with anticipation.

“Meeting expectations?” A harsh voice cut through the gathering like a knife, echoing from the entrance. “Sydney! Do you even understand what falsifying cancer drug data means? It means you’re profiting off people’s lives, feeding on blood and corpses for fame!”

The accusation hung in the air, heavy and charged, igniting a wave of murmurs among the audience. Sydney’s heart raced, her mind whirling as she processed the confrontation. She could feel the heat of embarrassment creeping up her neck, and her thoughts spiraled into a frenzy of self-doubt. How could someone be so cruel?

In that moment, she glanced at Julian, seeking a flicker of reassurance in his eyes, but instead found a storm brewing just beneath the surface. The tension was palpable, and she could sense the weight of the room shifting as all eyes turned toward her, waiting for a response.

With a deep breath, she steeled herself, determined to rise above the chaos, knowing that the truth of her work would ultimately prevail.