Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 38

At the auction, the auctioneer moved through the early lots with practiced elegance. Neither Asher nor Drake showed interest until the pink diamond necklace appeared.

“Opening bid at £400,000,” the auctioneer announced with polished precision.

Drake immediately raised his paddle. After several rounds, the price reached £600,000, most bidders falling away.

“£620,000,” Drake called.

The auctioneer gestured elegantly. “£620,000. Shall we try £650,000?”

Asher raised his paddle with casual indifference.

“£650,000. Do we have any advance?”

Drake shot Asher a venomous glance before bidding again. A subtle war unfolded between them, the price climbing steadily.

At £700,000, Drake remained resolute. The necklace would be worth every penny if it helped secure Sterling Industries‘ investment. The old saying rang true – sometimes you had to spend money to make money.

“£750,000,” Asher countered smoothly.

“£800,000,” Drake snapped.

As Asher moved to bid again, Thalia touched his arm. “Let it go. It’s not worth this.”

was barely worth half its current price, and she preferred the sapphire piece coming up later. There was

Sienna smirked triumphantly in Thalia’s direction. Clearly her new man

room, Thalia was

you found a replacement,” Sienna’s reflection sneered. “Though Drake just spent £800,000 on a necklace for me, while yours couldn’t be bothered. But then,” she studied

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luck with that,” she said simply, turning to leave, Sienna’s words were

later, Alexander Sterling’s estate filled with luxury cars and elite guests. Beyond social climbers

legal career.

guests were not just opportunists like Drake, but genuine industry leaders Alexander had

and Asher arrived early. Alexander, cutting a striking figure in his white dinner jacket,

turned to Asher with a playful grin. “Never thought I’d be calling you brother–in–law. Come on, let’s hear you call me

was an

“How does

sparkled. “He’s perfectly warm with me.”

after the engagement,” Alexander groaned theatrically.

and Asher entered the ballroom. The ground floor was already filling with guests, most unfamiliar to Thalia. Asher was

catch his attention.

foreign couple needed to discuss an important project with Asher and Alexander, Thalia gracefully stepped aside. “Go ahead. I’ll entertain myself for

had barely settled onto a sofa when Mrs. Clarke approached