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.”

she preferred the sapphire piece coming up later. There was

beside Drake, Sienna smirked triumphantly in Thalia’s direction. Clearly her new man didn’t value her enough to continue.

in the ladies‘ room, Thalia was applying lipstick

spent £800,000 on a necklace

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hardly worth the investment,

with that,” she said simply, turning to leave, Sienna’s words were meaningless now like a small

luxury cars and elite guests. Beyond social climbers like Drake, many industry leaders had come

her legal career.

were not just opportunists like Drake, but genuine industry leaders Alexander had personally invited to meet Thalia, In the legal profession, connections were invaluable.

early. Alexander, cutting a striking figure in his white dinner jacket, greeted them at the

every time I see you.” He 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 ‘brother‘ just once.”

only response was an

Alexander laughed. “How does my cousin tolerate

eyes sparkled. “He’s perfectly warm with

the engagement,” Alexander groaned theatrically.

filling with guests, most unfamiliar to Thalia. Asher was immediately surrounded by people

catch his attention.

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

onto a sofa when Mrs. Clarke approached with