Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

It was Mason Reed, Drake’s friend–and the same one who’d expressed sympathy for Thalia that night at

the party.

After knowing him for nearly three years, Thalia had always found Mason to be one of the more decent ones in Drake’s circle.

“Just picking up some things,” she replied.

Mason glanced at the shopping bag in her hand. “A gift for Drake?”

Finding it easier than explaining, Thalia simply nodded.

“That watch… even their basic models run like fifteen grand. You don’t need to spend that kind of money

on him, Drake is-”

He’s not worth it, Mason thought.

Drake had straight–up admitted he couldn’t get over Sienna, that Thalia was just a replacement.

Last night, he’d humiliated Thalia by leaving the party with Sienna, right in front of everyone.

What Thalia didn’t know–but Mason did–was that Drake and Sienna had spent the night together at the

Four Seasons. Their social circle had a private WhatsApp group that Thalia had never been invited to join in three years, yet Sienna was added the moment she got back to New York.

That afternoon, Sienna had “accidentally” posted a photo of them in bed, with some BS caption about keeping memories. She’d deleted it within a minute, but Mason had seen it.

He’d wanted to say something but held back. Best to stay out of that drama.

Mason almost told Thalia the truth but changed his mind. “Look, Drake doesn’t need expensive gifts. You

shouldn’t drop several months‘ salary on him.”

After all, Drake was his boy from college. Fifteen years of friendship meant something.

He’d wanted to add that Drake probably wouldn’t even appreciate a gift that cost Thalia months of her salary from her law firm.

But that was too harsh to say out loud.

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well Drake didn’t deserve it–the watch wasn’t for

small talk, they

what a waste. Girl’s

opened WhatsApp, unable to resist messaging

one. Just saw her buying you some fancy–ass watch. Must’ve dropped

read the message while having dinner with Sienna.

earlier anger

guilty about today and was buying him a peace offering. Fine, he could play

gift, apologize for being harsh, tell her not to take it

Who’s texting?” Sienna asked

he replied

push

hit the restroom, Sienna grabbed his phone. She’d seen him enter his

The last exchange was from a week ago: Thalia asking about taking a

five hours later: “Everything’s packed during holidays. What’s

hadn’t messaged

three–year relationship couldn’t be

interesting in Thalia’s chat, she

Thalia’s apparent indifference earlier. She’d thought Little

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backing off, but here she was buying

WhatsApp, locked the phone, and placed it back. Then she pulled out her own phone to

Chaumet, and his girlfriend was there trying on rings, practically begging for

packing, placing Asher’s gift in her suitcase. As she packed, her mind drifted to his striking

in the same exclusive neighborhood in Kensington, barely a quarter–mile apart. They’d often crossed paths growing

was ten, during a dinner party. While she was still an awkward child, Asher already looked like he’d stepped

stunned by his appearance–aristocratic features but eyes

to greet him, she’d politely said, “Hello, Asher.”

cool, detached “Hello,” making her think he must

lasted

father: “Asher could help Thalia with

and Thalia had changed from a carefree child into

need your help,” she’d told

white shirt and grey jeans, his carefully styled hair

You’re getting it anyway,” he’d replied, his voice carrying an unexpected warmth.

be stern and

her practice exams, he’d simply raised an eyebrow and began

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