Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 135

Easter was approaching.

Thalia was reminded of the Italian proverb: “Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi” (Christmas with your family, Easter with whomever you choose). But being single and completely focused on establishing her law firm, she had no interest in celebrating the holiday.

The office space she had leased was still under renovation when Drake Ashcroft, having somehow discovered the address of her new firm, ostentatiously sent sixty–six flower arrangements to celebrate her new venture.

When the renovation contractor called, Thalia was meeting with Rupert at a café to discuss their partnership.

“Ms. Winters, someone has sent you sixty–six flower arrangements. They won’t fit in the corridor, so we’ve had to pile them inside. Could you come and sort this out? We can’t continue with the renovations.”

“Flower arrangements? Is there a name attached?”

“Yes, Drake Ashcroft.”

Thalia felt an immediate headache at the mention of his name.

She took a deep breath, massaging her temple with a resigned expression. “I understand. I’ll come by shortly and have them removed. Please take a short break in the meantime.”

After hanging up, Thalia turned to Rupert. “There’s an issue at the office that I need to address. I’m sorry, but we’ll have to sign the contracts another time.”

“No need to apologise,” Rupert said, rising politely along with Thalia. “Since it’s concerning the firm, would it be alright if I accompanied you?”

Thalia paused briefly before responding: “Of course. You’ll be a partner at the firm, after all. It makes sense for you to see the place.”

“Thank you.”

At the office.

Thalía frowned in irritation at the room full of flower arrangements.

She randomly selected one and examined the ribbon attached to it.

[Wishing Thalia success with her new law firm. -Drake Ashcroft]

Thalia’s expression was one of pure distaste.

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“Success with her new law firm“-as if she were opening a shop rather than establishing a legal practice.

Rupert also noticed the message on the ribbon.

“Drake Ashcroft?”

I

you don’t mind my asking, who is Mr. Ashcroft?” Rupert asked, his eyes downcast,

be her partner, she should be transparent about the situation to avoid any concerns that might jeopardise their collaboration.

broke up over six

murmured

had

asked: “Wasn’t your ex–boyfriend Asher

“You know

glasses.

had been closely following her arranged marriage to Asher,

admit that.

first boyfriend. After graduation, I worked in Manchester for a while, which is where I met him. After breaking up with him, I returned

responded with a simple “I see,” offering nothing further,

removed immediately. Rest assured, I won’t allow Drake to interfere

“It’s quite alright.”

called a cleaning service to remove the flower arrangements.

removing all sixty–six arrangements in

contractors resumed

floor, and they discussed the

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one of them joked: “Ms. Winters, are you starting this law firm with your

tended to blush when embarrassed, quickly shook her head in denial:

just assumed he was your

at all,” Thalia denied again.

without commenting, his expression somewhat distant.

his expression. Feeling awkward, she said: “I didn’t expect the contractor to misinterpret

that eager to deny any connection to me?

wasn’t my intention at all. I was just worried about making you uncomfortable or giving you the wrong impression.”

with an amused expression. “What wrong impression

pressing her

seemed to read her thoughts, a hint of amusement in his voice. “Afraid I might think you

she

her with amusement. “Do

down. I

explained herself, and suddenly broke into

Thalia: “.

“What’s so funny?”

quite handsome, exuding a warm, spring–like charm.