Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Perhaps sensing her nervousness, Asher said, “Let me know if you need anything. I’ll go up for a shower.”

“Wait.”

He paused, turning back. “Yes?”

Thalia pulled a glass bottle from her bag. “Could you help arrange testing for this milk? I think it might have been tampered with.”

Asher’s eyes sharpened. “Someone’s trying to harm you?”

She nodded gravely. “I think so. Better safe than sorry.”

“Leave it to me.”

He stepped away to make a call.

“Come up. I need you to handle something.” His voice faded as he disappeared around the corner.

Thalia exhaled, finally relaxing.

When she’d handed him the bottle, she’d unexpectedly met his dark eyes. Her heart had nearly stopped.

His eyes were stunning.

No–not just his eyes. His entire face was a masterpiece, and meeting his gaze made her pulse race

involuntarily.

After he left, she surveyed the suite.

Signs of regular occupancy were evident–personal items scattered in the living room, as if someone stayed here often.

Strange. The suite didn’t seem newly booked, but rather frequently used.

Wasn’t he always in London?

She pushed the thought aside–it wasn’t her business.

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Bringing her suitcase to the bedroom, she realized she had clothes and skincare but no slippers for the

shower.

she debated mentioning this to Asher,

a tray and bag. “Delivery

them. “Thank you.”

the tray sat a glass of warm milk, and in the

toiletries.

she realized,

arrive?” Asher appeared at the stairs.

“Yes, thank you.”

odd moment. He wasn’t just her childhood neighbor anymore,

approached. “The milk’s

looked up, surprised. “I thought it was yours.”

habit. Please,

the door to his

this tested,” he handed over

“Right away, sir.”

back, he caught

clear, bright eyes held such curiosity, like a small

chest, light

her hair gently, just as he had when they were younger. “Early night? What time should

AM.” She looked up

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her lip, the sight

darkened slightly, throat working as he looked away.

not waiting

his reaction, she continued sipping her milk.

knocked just

wake

her phone:

Perfect timing.

up, she found breakfast laid out.

with perfectly poached eggs and

took a bite. Her eyes

near my firm!”

Asher merely

to make of that

identical to her favorite breakfast spot–the hollandaise had that same subtle

you get this from The Morning

expression remained neutral.

you know about that

least six miles from the hotel, and certainly not a spot

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