Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 9

Thalia woke naturally at ten, stretching luxuriously. “Mmm… not working feels amazing.”

After her morning routine, she headed downstairs for breakfast.

Rosa had prepared enough for two.

Thalia glanced at the empty seat across from her, saying nothing.

“Miss Winters, will Mr. Ashcroft be joining for breakfast?” Rosa asked hesitantly.

“He didn’t come home last night,” Thalia replied between sips of coffee. “So no.”

“Oh.” Rosa retreated to the kitchen, knowing she’d overstepped.

After breakfast, Thalia got a message from Asher.

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[Thoughts on engagement gala attire? Custom or designer ready–to–wear?]

Was there even time for custom?

Come to think of it, she didn’t know the engagement date.

[When’s the gala?]

Asher: [Not set yet. Waiting to see when you’re back in London?]

Thalia: [Nine more days here.]

Asher: [Perfect.]

Worried about custom timing, she replied: [Let’s go with designer. I’ll look at collections.]

Asher: [Let me know what you choose.]

As she was about to close WhatsApp, Drake’s chat notification appeared.

was a

private room at some club, a drunk Drake was

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back… I knew you’d come back… I waited five

was noisy with their friends‘ voices–Drake’s

people she

smiling down at him. “Drake, you’re drunk.”

Stenna, the love of my life… See? I know exactly what

if Sienna’s the love of your

“Who’s Thalia? I only… only

like you’re the only one for him,” Celine’s voice carried clearly. “Look how he clings to you when he’s drunk. You’re all

lips curved

years with Drake, and she’d never heard them call her anything

there. They’d never considered her Drake’s

Thalia take a hint? Sienna’s back and she’s still hanging around. Zero self–awareness.” That was Celine’s friend, the same one who’d called her necklace fake. She’d

like her don’t let go of trust

cold smile playing on her lips. Celine would never say this

for sure–that look of disdain at

friendly act was just that: an act. Like the others, she saw Thalia

we’re all on your side.”

to understand her place, trying to force her way into our circle.”

read too many romance novels about the billionaire falling for the commoner. She’s

Drake was just slumming it. Now that Sienna’s back,

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was an off–shoulder ivory ballgown with scattered crimson rose petals on tulle overlay, romantic and graceful.

with the caption: “Help your girl choose!? Which one’s giving

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three are absolutely stunning? Get them all if

Victoria chimed in.

TIER? Let Asher spoil you