A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 652

In the eyes of outsiders, their family backgrounds doomed this relationship to inequality from the very beginning.

And made any future even harder to achieve.

So, the first time the Wilkinsons approached her and handed over that massive check, she inevitably experienced some self-doubt.

However, those were just fleeting moments.

She clearly understood the social hierarchy in the eyes of others, but she refused to believe her feelings and time were worthless just because of her background.

Her words made a flicker of shock pass through Rex's eyes before he gave a self-deprecating smile. "Is that what you think of me?"

He could naturally read between the lines.

It was nothing more than a warning not to play with her feelings.

Tanya remained unmoved by his attitude, throwing the question back with cool detachment. "What else could it be?"

Since there would never be any real outcome for them, what other reason could he have for seeking her out time and time again?

The woman's gaze didn't waver, and Rex felt like he was punching empty air.

"Fine."

Rex nodded, his voice as cold as shattered ice, emphasizing every word. "Whenever you set a date with Asher, remember to let me know. I'll definitely have Rowan bring a massive wedding gift!"

Seeing that he couldn't go three sentences without bringing up Asher, Tanya felt no desire to explain herself. She readily agreed, "Then I'll rely on your generous check to build my nest egg."

With that, she took half a step back, raised her hand, and slammed the front door shut.

Outside, Rex nearly let out a bitter laugh. He turned and strode briskly back to his own apartment, saw the resignation papers on the coffee table, and viciously kicked the leg of the table.

To hell with resigning.

Before he could vent his surging frustration, the phone he had tossed onto the sofa started ringing.

"Jesse."

Answering it, he barked impatiently, "What do you want?"

The Wilkinsons were all thoroughly accustomed to his foul temper.

Jesse raised an eyebrow on the other end of the line. "Resignation not going smoothly?"

"You could say that."

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