Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 109

The silence in the room was absolute, making the vibration of his mobile seem unnaturally loud against the polished side table.

Asher glanced at the screen before answering. It was Thalia calling.

His eyes darkened momentarily as he accepted the call, his voice rough with strain. “Hello, Lia.”

Hearing the hoarseness in his voice, the young woman on the other end immediately sounded concerned. “Asher, what’s the matter? You sound dreadful. Did something happen on your way back?”

“No, nothing happened.”

Thalia: “…”

A moment of silence hung between them.

Thalia spoke again, providing the update he’d requested. “I’ve arrived safely. The journey was quite straightforward. This place is properly secluded, and the housekeeper looking after me is lovely–ever so kind and attentive. Everything’s perfectly fine.”

Except I can’t see you. I’ll miss you terribly and worry constantly about your safety.

She kept these thoughts to herself.

She didn’t want to be overly sentimental. This wasn’t the time for romantic declarations–Asher had critical matters to handle. Her role now was simply to follow his instructions and remain safely hidden away.

Asher responded with a noncommittal “Mmm.”

Thalia noticed his unusually distant manner, assuming he was still processing the traumatic events they’d experienced on the road.

“Well…” Thalia began hesitantly, “I ought to let you go. I know you’ve got rather a lot on your plate at the moment.”

Asher tilted his head back, staring vacantly at the sunlight streaming through the window. As though summoning every ounce of strength he possessed, his eyes reddening, he spoke each word with deliberate precision: “Lia, I think we should end things.”

There was no need to consider further.

Grandfather was right–the Winters were legitimate business people ill–equipped to withstand Malfoy’s ruthles methods.

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Each day they remained together placed the Winters family in greater danger.

clutching her phone as her lips moved soundlessly, unable

down her

what seemed an eternity, Thalia finally managed to ask, her voice trembling with emotion: “Is

simply realized this arrangement isn’t particularly… fulfilling. You see…”

my assessment that you would make a suitable Mrs. Blackwood. Only someone of your beauty, intelligence, and family background would

suppressing his anguish as he continued with painful effort: “But I’ve come to realize I’m not quite ready to settle down. I don’t fancy being limited to just one woman for the rest of my life. So, I

estate consisted of a charming two–story cottage with

could

presented a scene of desolation,

bed, clutching the duvet

over an hour

a person possess so many tears? It

was ending things because he

the man

had to be because

desperate to sever their connection

her deeply;

wanted to cry, but the tears flowed beyond her control.

grew dark early–by six in the

knock sounded at the door as the housekeeper called softly from outside: “Miss Winters, dinner’s ready when you

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I’m not feeling up to eating, thank you.”

hadn’t heard her, as she knocked

the bed, and hastily adjusted her hair and clothing before

have much of an appetite this evening. Please do

changed upon seeing Thalia’s red, swollen eyes. “Miss Winters, is everything all right? You look

gently, her voice thick with congestion. “I’m perfectly

concerned and asked, “Would you like me to ring Mr. Blackwood for you?”

things to mention.

an innocent

into a smile more painful than tears, feigning strength as she replied: “Truly, I’m absolutely fine. It’s just the unfamiliarity of this place, and I’m terribly worried about my father’s condition. I couldn’t help but shed a few tears, but there’s

further after Thalia’s explanation. “I’m relieved to hear you’re well. You gave me quite a fright! Mr. Blackwood specifically instructed that you

“Did he really say

housekeeper smiled warmly. “Indeed he did, Miss Winters.

for you.”

Thalia fell silent.

“Do rest now. If you become peckish later, just give me a shout, and I’ll prepare something for you.”

eating tonight. Once you’ve finished your tasks,

about ensuring your comfort. I’ll be staying in the room diagonally across from yours.