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

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

could anyone force me to do

never met him. Over the past three years, Thalia

things with Drake?”

everywhere. He’ll

head. “What changed your

eyes. “Found out I was merely a

“The absolute nerve of him! As if anyone could replace our Thalia!”

firmly. “He never deserved

emotion. “Ancient history. Shall we?

escorted them. “This

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

Sebastian greeted them first. “These years

darling.”

“Must you

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

steered Thalia away.

settled primly beside James. “Hello,

her with a slight nod.

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her place beside Asher.

voice was warm. “We only just arrived

nearby.

gentle rebuke in his tone.

grimaced before muttering

expression cooled

are?” Thalia

Asher replied coolly. “Our

ward. Thalia had heard of her but never met her. Grace had been

voice carried quiet authority, “Thalia is my future wife and

warning. “Who taught you such manners?”

Asher.” Grace