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.

this to Asher,

member stood outside with a tray and bag. “Delivery for Mr. Blackwood,

them.

of warm milk, and in the bag were new

toiletries.

she realized, touched by

Asher appeared at the

“Yes, thank you.”

met, creating an odd moment. He wasn’t just her childhood neighbor

approached. “The milk’s for you.”

surprised. “I

Please, have it.”

the door to his waiting

handed over the suspect

“Right away, sir.”

caught

held such curiosity,

in his chest, light

her hair gently, just as he had when

She looked up

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on her lip, the

as he

quickly, not waiting for her response.

to his reaction, she continued

morning, Asher knocked

wake

phone:

Perfect timing.

up, she found breakfast

eggs Benedict with perfectly poached eggs and hollandaise

took a bite. Her eyes widened. “This tastes exactly like

near my firm!”

table, Asher merely

wasn’t sure what to make of

her favorite breakfast spot–the hollandaise had that same subtle hint of

you get this from The

His expression remained

know about that place?”

was at least six miles from the hotel, and certainly not a spot tourists would

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