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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wit

about you and Asher,” Victoria

concern. “But… you’re certain about this? It’s what you

tapped Charlotte’s forehead playfully. “Since when could anyone force me to

in New York, though they’d never met him. Over the past three years,

things with Drake?” Victoria asked

everywhere. He’ll understand.”

changed your mind so

flash of derision crossed Thalia’s eyes. “Found out

nerve of him! As if

firmly. “He never

no emotion. “Ancient history. Shall we? Asher and the others

personally escorted them. “This

had brought a chill to London. Thalia wore a cream trench coat over a light blouse, paired with knee–high boots. Her loose waves framed a face that had

who’s finally here!” Sebastian greeted them first. “These years

darling.”

eyes. “Must you be so insufferable?”

offense. “This isn’t

steered Thalia away.

settled primly beside

with a slight nod.

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beside Asher.

voice was warm. “We only

gaze shifted to a young woman nearby.

gentle rebuke in

grimaced before muttering reluctantly, “Hello, Miss

expression cooled

are?” Thalia inquired

Asher replied coolly.

had been raised separately from the family and sent abroad for

quiet authority, “Thalia is my future wife and your sister–in–law. Is that any way to greet

warning. “Who taught you

Asher.” Grace quickly