Chapter 11

The ice blue Bentley Continental GT gleamed in the morning sun, its unique color breathtaking. Thalia’s eyes lit up.

She loved it.

A man in an impeccable suit stepped out, offering her the keys with polished deference. “Miss Winters,

from Mr. Blackwood.”

Taking the keys. Thalia felt touched.

Asher was incredibly generous–the car must cost over $300,000.

“Thank you,” she said to the delivery man.

“My pleasure, Miss. I’ll take my leave if there’s nothing else.” He gave a slight bow, maintaining perfect professionalism.

“Of course.”

“As he left, Asher called.

“How’s the car?” His tone was casual, as if asking about lunch.

Three hundred thousand dollars, discussed like grocery shopping.

In their social circle, such gifts to fiancées were unremarkable. But after three years of middle–class life, she’d almost forgotten that world.

“I love it, Asher. Thank you.”

“I remembered you like blue,” his rich voice carried warmth.

“How did you know that?”

She couldn’t recall ever mentioning her color preference.

A soft chuckle. “During our tutoring sessions–all your notebooks and pencil cases were light blue,”

Thalia was surprised he’d noticed such details.

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blue, and this ice

it, I knew you’d love it,” Asher said softly. “Take it for a spin? It’s perfectly sized for

you.”

“I will soon.”

in the driver’s seat, hands on

and had driven plenty these

her own sat gathering dust in her family’s

been more like his designated driver than

too drunk to drive, expecting her

bought his previous girlfriend an $80,000 BMW after

travel–court appearances, client meetings, case negotiations–he’d never once

from him, but comparing his attitude with Asher’s made the difference

consideration painfully clear.

version of care felt

thought, she

to get one of these!” Sienna’s

the window, Thalia saw Sienna

to find her dream car–an ice blue Bentley

Ashcrofts, were hardly old money. Comfortable, but not

struggling. They were counting on her marriage to

her enthusiasm, running her hands over the car like an excited teenager.

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take my picture!”

in the window, not realizing it

watched her like a mildly interesting

was getting the perfect angle,

there.” Thalia’s smile

Sienna froze.

What are you doing here?”

Drake reached them.

his brow furrowed. “Why are

even ask–just assumed

photo shoot? These luxury car rentals must

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