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.

her phone as her lips moved soundlessly, unable to form a single word.

unbidden down

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

I’ve simply realized this arrangement isn’t particularly…

a deep breath, fighting back his own tears as he forced himself to continue: “My previous attentions toward you were based on my assessment that you would make a suitable Mrs.

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 think it’s best we part ways. Try to forget me. I’m truly sorry for letting you down.”

of a charming two–story

window of Thalia’s room, she could look down at

this season, the garden presented a scene of desolation, mirroring the despair

up on the bed, clutching the duvet as she

the call over an hour ago, her

a person possess so many tears? It seemed an inexhaustible supply.

claim that he was ending things

wasn’t the man she knew.

be

sever their connection to

words had wounded her deeply; she couldn’t remain

cry, but the tears flowed beyond her control.

dark early–by six in the evening, twilight had already

the housekeeper called softly from outside: “Miss Winters, dinner’s ready when

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slightly hoarse. “Mary, I’m not feeling up

knocked again.

and hastily adjusted her hair and clothing before opening the door.

have much of an appetite this evening.

eyes. “Miss Winters, is everything all right? You look rather

her head gently, her voice thick with

“Would you like me to ring Mr. Blackwood for you?”

all things to mention.

was an innocent mistake, of

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

and so didn’t press 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 should contact him for anything at all–even if the meals aren’t

“Did he really say

smiled warmly. “Indeed he did, Miss Winters.

for you.”

Thalia fell silent.

you become peckish later, just give me a shout, and I’ll

tonight. Once you’ve

your comfort. I’ll be staying in