A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 651

Turning the tables was a professional habit she had deliberately honed over the years for every court appearance.

However, Rex didn't just discover this trait today.

Back when they were dating, the signs had already been there.

She was skilled at seizing the initiative; advancing or retreating had to be entirely up to her.

Just like when they got together—she had made the first move on him, and when they broke up, she had simply dropped a single sentence and cut off all contact.

Right now, Rex felt absolutely no embarrassment about being caught eavesdropping. His voice was icy. "I was standing right outside my own door, how does that count as eavesdropping? You just didn't see me."

At that last sentence, Tanya wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she swore she detected the faintest hint of grievance in his tone.

It had to be her imagination.

A wealthy heir like Rex, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, was only ever the one making others feel aggrieved. There was no way it could be the other way around.

She nodded thoughtfully. "You make a fair point."

With that, having no intention of speaking to him further, she turned to go inside.

The moment she was about to pull her door shut, the man outside suddenly took a massive stride forward, blocking the wooden panel with one hand. His predatory gaze locked onto her unblinkingly.

Tanya froze, asking a beat too late, "Is there something else?"

"We're from different worlds, but you and Asher aren't?"

Rex's question came completely out of nowhere.

Tanya understood immediately. She lowered her gaze to hide the flicker of shock in her eyes, slowly withdrew the hand that was closing the door, and leaned back casually against the entryway cabinet. The corners of her red lips curled up as she spoke directly.

"Are you trying to rekindle our romance?"

"Yes."

One asked directly, the other answered without hesitation.

Tanya looked up and saw the blatant determination in his eyes.

She smiled slightly. "But I don't want to."

Those simple words nearly killed the conversation.

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