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

Mr. Ashcroft?” Rupert asked, his eyes downcast, concealing

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

up over

Rupert murmured

I’m sorry you had to witness this.”

asked: “Wasn’t your ex–boyfriend Asher

looked surprised. “You know

his glasses. “Victoria mentioned

following her arranged marriage to Asher, but this wasn’t the appropriate

admit that.

him. After breaking

with a simple “I see,” offering

I won’t allow Drake to interfere with

“It’s quite alright.”

called a cleaning service to remove

sixty–six arrangements in less

renovation contractors resumed their

they discussed

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break, one of them joked: “Ms. Winters,

her head in denial: “You’ve misunderstood.

for the misunderstanding. I just assumed he was your boyfriend.

not at all,” Thalia denied

without commenting,

glanced at him uncomfortably, noticing the subtle change in his expression. Feeling awkward, she said: “I didn’t expect

that eager to deny any

my intention at all. I was just worried about

her with an amused expression. “What wrong impression might

gaze, pressing her lips together

seemed to read her thoughts, a hint of amusement in his

blush deepened as she

regarded her with amusement. “Do I look that narcissistic to

“I just… I heard from Victoria and Charlotte that many women have expressed interest in you, and you’ve turned them all down. I thought perhaps you were tired of

as Thalia earnestly explained herself,

Thalia: “.

“What’s so funny?”

handsome, exuding a warm, spring–like