Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 28

At the hospital, Thalia met Asher’s eyes with quiet resolve. “If I told you there’s more to Grace’s story, would you believe me?”

The silence stretched between them. Thalia felt her heart sink–what a foolish question. Of course he would choose Grace, his sister of so many years, over an arranged match he barely knew.

But Asher’s response came without hesitation: “I trust you completely.”

The words hung in the air, stunning them both.

Grace’s face went ashen. “Asher, how can you–she’s lying! I’m your sister!”

“That’s enough.” Asher’s voice carried a razor’s edge. “From the moment you met Thalia, you’ve shown nothing but hostility. And now this ridiculous story about her spooking Snow?” His eyes hardened. “I know Thalia. She would never do something like that.”

Thalia stood speechless, her throat tight with emotion. She’d been so certain he would side with Grace. The depth of his trust left her reeling.

“Grace” Asher’s tone could have frozen flame. “Remember your place in this family.”

The implied message was crystal clear: Being the Blackwoods‘ ward didn’t make her truly one of them.

Grace’s lips trembled as tears spilled down her cheeks. She opened her mouth but no sound emerged.

“Get some rest,” Asher said curtly, turning to leave.

By Grace’s bedside, Thalia regarded the sobbing girl with cool detachment. “Was it worth it?”

Outside in the parking lot, Asher fell into step beside Thalia. “I’m sorry about all this.”

“What are you apologizing for?”

“Grace’s behavior–it’s inexcusable.” He ran a hand through his hair. “I’ll get to the bottom of this.”

“No

do you

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it? Grace is in love with you, Asher. That’s why she

furrowed as the pieces fell into place.

from now on,” he said firmly.

Thalia asked, surprised.

“Because

not what I meant.” Thalia shook her head. “Why did you believe me over Grace? She’s been your

cast a warm glow through the windshield as Asher turned to face her

love you,” he said simply. “And love

– eat.

beat. She turned away quickly, grateful for the darkness hiding her flushed cheeks.

of her reddened ears, Asher smiled softly. His Thalia

showed no health issues, but revealed a needle scratch on the horse’s

this, Asher stopped visiting Grace at the hospital entirely. Though he arranged premium care for her–private nurses and regular

choosing Thalia’s gown or picking out jewelry, Asher remained steadfastly by her side. No matter

apart as Grace had schemed, it had brought them closer. Asher’s unwavering support and subsequent confession had begun to chip away at Thalia’s carefully constructed walls.

wasn’t in love–her experience with Drake had left her wary of rushing into feelings–she found herself warming to Asher’s steady devotion. There was

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Chapter 28

their engagement party for November 15th, just over

browsing a luxury boutique’s private salon, Thalia’s phone buzzed. Models similar

would look stunning on you,” he murmured near her

“And that cream

phone chimed again. Asher deliberately turned away, giving her privacy–a small

Thalia found several photos from Sienna. They showed her and Drake at Glacier National Park in Montana. The accompanying text dripped with spite: