Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Asher’s expression turned cool. “That’s over. He’s her ex now.”

“And that doesn’t bother you?” Sebastian pressed.

“Everyone has a past,” Asher replied with studied nonchalance, giving Sebastian a measured look. “Or are you claiming you don’t?”

Sebastian rubbed his nose self–consciously. “Well yes, but… this is different. She’s your first love, while you’re not hers. That doesn’t trouble you at all?”

“Not in the least.” The tenderness in Asher’s dark eyes was unmistakable. “Simply having her in my life now is more than I could have hoped for.”

“Good Lord,” James chuckled. “You’ve gone absolutely soft, old chap.”

Checking his watch, Asher rose. “Time to go, I believe.”

He’d arranged a welcome dinner for Thalia.

Under the glittering lights of London’s finest hotel, an ice blue Bentley glided to a stop at the entrance. The evening air carried an autumn chill as Thalia stepped out.

“Thalia, over here!” Victoria called from the entrance, beaming.

Charlotte stood beside her.

“Vicky, Charlie!” Thalia smiled warmly, her heels clicking against marble as she approached.

“Finally remembered we exist?” Charlotte pretended to sulk. “Thought you’d forgotten all about us in

New York.”

Thalia’s eyes crinkled with warmth. “Missed you too much to stay away. Not happy to see me?”

“Cheeky thing,” Charlotte huffed.

Victoria linked arms with Thalia, smiling fondly. “Charlie’s been talking about you non–stop. She’s absolutely thrilled you’re back.”

Her two best friends couldn’t be more different–Victoria, the perfect picture of aristocratic grace, and

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all wit and

you and

certain about this? It’s what you want?”

when could anyone force me to do

met him. Over the past three years, Thalia had occasionally shared bits of her relationship, but

things with Drake?” Victoria asked gently.

everywhere. He’ll

tilted her head. “What changed your mind so suddenly?”

“Found out I was merely a replacement for his

nerve of him! As if anyone could

Victoria declared firmly. “He never

“Ancient history. Shall we? Asher and the others are

personally escorted them. “This way, ladies.”

wore a cream trench coat over a light blouse, paired with knee–high boots. Her loose waves framed

“These years have

darling.”

rolled her eyes. “Must you

pardon!” Sebastian affected offense. “This isn’t insufferable–it’s called

steered

primly beside James. “Hello,

her with a

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Asher. “Sorry to

voice was warm. “We only

a young woman nearby. “Aren’t you going to

was a gentle rebuke in his tone.

before muttering reluctantly, “Hello, Miss

cooled noticeably.

Thalia

sister, Grace,” Asher replied

never met her. Grace had been

is my future wife

“Who taught you such manners?”

Asher.” Grace