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 lips moved soundlessly, unable

down her cheeks.

seemed an eternity, Thalia finally managed to ask, her voice trembling with emotion: “Is it because you’re afraid of putting

I’ve simply realized this arrangement isn’t particularly… fulfilling. You

were based on my assessment that you would make a suitable Mrs. Blackwood. Only someone of your beauty, intelligence, and family background would be qualified to be the Blackwood matriarch, but…”

not quite ready to settle down. I don’t fancy being limited to

of a charming two–story

could look down

season, the garden presented a scene of desolation,

the bed, clutching the

over an hour ago, her tears hadn’t ceased.

a person possess so many tears? It seemed an

claim that he was ending things because he wasn’t ready to settle

man she

to be because of Malfoy.

to sever their connection to prevent Malfoy from harming her.

those words had wounded her deeply; she

to cry, but the tears flowed beyond her

in the

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

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

the housekeeper hadn’t heard her, as she knocked again. “Miss

the bed, and hastily adjusted her hair and clothing

afraid I don’t have much of an appetite this evening. Please do go

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

voice thick

asked, “Would you like

things to mention.

an innocent

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

hospitalization, 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

aback. “Did he really say

“Indeed he did, Miss Winters. It’s quite clear Mr. Blackwood cares tremendously

for you.”

Thalia fell silent.

peckish later, just give me

tonight. Once you’ve finished your tasks, you should

Blackwood was most emphatic about ensuring your comfort. I’ll be staying in the room diagonally across from yours. Should