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 vivacity.

about you and Asher,”

studied Thalia with concern. “But… you’re certain

could anyone force me to do anything?”

her boyfriend in New York, though they’d never met him. Over the past three years, Thalia had occasionally shared bits of her relationship, but

things with Drake?” Victoria asked gently.

him everywhere. He’ll understand.”

“What changed your mind so

eyes. “Found out I was merely a replacement for his ex.”

outraged. “The absolute nerve of him! As if

Victoria declared firmly. “He never deserved you.”

emotion. “Ancient history. Shall we? Asher and the others are waiting upstairs.‘

hotel manager personally escorted them. “This way,

blouse, paired with knee–high boots. Her loose waves framed a face that had gained a certain

here!” Sebastian greeted them first. “These years have been rather kind to you,

darling.”

eyes. “Must you be so

Sebastian affected offense.

utterly tiresome,” Charlotte steered Thalia away. “Come along,

settled primly beside

her with a slight

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took her place beside Asher. “Sorry to

was warm. “We only

gaze shifted to a young woman nearby.

was a gentle rebuke in his

girl grimaced before muttering reluctantly,

cooled noticeably.

are?” Thalia inquired

Grace,” Asher replied coolly. “Our ward.”

Thalia had heard of her but never met her. Grace had been raised separately from the family and

voice carried quiet authority, “Thalia is my future wife

“Who taught

Grace quickly