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 and vivacity.

wonderful about you and Asher,” Victoria said warmly.

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

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

in New York, though they’d never met him. Over the past three years, Thalia had occasionally shared bits of her relationship, but she hadn’t

you ended things with Drake?” Victoria asked gently.

everywhere. He’ll understand.”

her head. “What changed your mind so

Thalia’s eyes. “Found out I was

of him! As if

Victoria declared firmly. “He never

history. Shall we? Asher and

hotel manager personally escorted them. “This way,

a cream trench coat over a light blouse, paired with knee–high boots. Her loose waves framed a face that had gained a certain sophistication over the

greeted them first. “These years

darling.”

rolled her eyes. “Must you be so

Sebastian affected offense. “This isn’t insufferable–it’s called social

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

settled primly beside James. “Hello, brother.”

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place beside Asher.

was warm. “We

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

a gentle rebuke in

before muttering

cooled

Thalia

Grace,” Asher replied

Grace had been raised separately from the

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

warning. “Who taught you

Asher.” Grace