Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 664

Tiffany could not tell whether she was imagining it, but the man in front of her did not sound as casual as usual. She could not explain what felt different.

The question struck the one place in her that was still raw and fragile. She had no time to think. She reacted on instinct and shot back coldly, "What does it have to do with you? Are you addicted to eavesdropping now?"

She did not want Sydney to know too much about her family. But if one person had to know about this mess, she would rather it be Sydney. At least, Sydney was the only person in this world who would never laugh at her.

Jouleston was a big city. Unless someone intended it, lives rarely crossed.

For more than five years after the breakup, she had vanished without a trace. Since they met again last year, every encounter had found her perfectly composed. She smiled when appropriate and handled herself with ease with him and with everyone.

Sometimes, Raymond wanted to see her lose control, even if only once, no matter the reason, preferably because of him.

he sensed this rare crack in her composure, not a trace of satisfaction rose in him. He wanted to

instead was, "How is it

that was in the

gripping her wrist. Her makeup was as immaculate

elegant and feminine, polished without being sweet. Yet it

used to catch when he

perfume she wore. She answered plainly and asked how a broke student

year after they broke up, Raymond grew stubborn and bought bottle after

Instead of letting go, his grip tightened. His

in place, looking exactly like a couple

want? Do I have to spell out how badly the