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.

a trace of satisfaction rose in him.

instead was, "How is it none

that was in the past, then you can let

lowering her gaze to the hand gripping her wrist. Her makeup was as immaculate as ever. Her beautiful eyes

faint trace of her perfume. It was elegant and feminine, polished without being sweet. Yet it

years, during sleepless nights, he often remembered the gardenia scent he used to catch when he

once asked what perfume she wore. She answered plainly and asked how

year after they broke up, Raymond grew stubborn and bought bottle after bottle of women's perfume. He never

grip tightened.

brief and blunt. They stood locked in place,

wear thin. "So what do you want? Do I have to spell out how badly the Voss family treated me before it finally soothes your wounded pride