Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 642

Turning the tables was a professional habit Tiffany had honed over years in court.

Raymond had not learned that today. Even when they were dating, the signs had been there. She liked to hold the reins.

Whether they advanced or retreated, the decision had to be hers.

She had pursued him first. And when they broke up, she had ended it with a single sentence and cut off all contact.

Now, when she accused him of eavesdropping, Raymond showed no embarrassment. His voice remained cool. "I'm standing outside my own home. How is that eavesdropping? You just didn't notice me."

For a fleeting second, Tiffany thought she heard something almost like grievance in his last sentence. It had to be her imagination.

A man born with a silver spoon like Raymond made others feel wronged. He was never the one wronged.

She nodded. "Fair enough."

no intention of continuing the conversation, she turned to go inside. As she reached to close the door, he stepped forward and braced a hand against the panel. His eyes

She paused. "Anything else?"

the same world as me,

question came without warning. She

lowered her gaze briefly, let her hand fall from the door, and leaned

lips curved as she spoke with blunt calm. "Do you want to rekindle things

"I do."

When she looked up, determination burned clearly in

faintly. "But

simple words should have

he spoke in a low, steady voice. I said, “I do. When we were together before, it was your decision.

glance, the logic sounded reasonable. On closer inspection, it made no

had no desire to argue outside a courtroom. She waved the point aside. "I told you long ago.

Or can I marry you

set that condition. It was the first time