Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 136

London was too small after all.

Thalia never expected to run into Asher at The Ivy City Garden.

As she stood frozen, Rupert spoke up from behind her: “Mr. Blackwood, what a coincidence. Are you dining here as well?”

Asher’s voice was cool, outwardly calm. “Yes.”

Thalia, not knowing what to say, simply walked past Asher toward the restaurant interior.

A server approached them. “Good evening. How many in your party? Do you have a reservation?”

Thalia maintained her composure. “Two people. I have a reservation under the mobile number ending in 0725.”

“Please follow me.”

Seeing that Thalia had already followed the server, Rupert smiled as he met Asher’s gaze. “Mr. Blackwood, if you’ll

excuse me.”

Asher remained motionless, lowering his eyes.

Easter was approaching.

On this particular day, why was Thalia dining alone with Rupert?

Was it… a date?

A wave of bitterness swept through him, each surge stronger than the last.

Asher’s throat tightened as he stood immobile, as if he had turned to stone, his legs numb.

Seeing that Asher wasn’t responding, Rupert let his gaze slowly drift over him.

The restaurant’s dim lighting, designed to create a romantic atmosphere, obscured the desolate, bitter expression on Asher’s face.

A subtle smile played at the corners of Rupert’s lips. He knew Asher had misunderstood.

On this special day, a man and woman dining alone naturally suggested a romantic date.

Rupert chose not to clarify.

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He walked past Asher with measured steps to follow Thalia.

In the private dining room.

her chair, staring blankly into space.

reaction when Rupert opened the door and

called as he pulled out

herself, somewhat distracted. “The menu’s there. Please go ahead and

Rupert’s lips, his eyes gentle. “Of

certain

quickly composed herself, pushing the chance encounter to the back

ordering, while waiting for their food. Thalia resumed discussing the

has three years of experience. If

eyes brightened. “That sounds excellent. Let’s arrange a meeting

nodded slightly. “Perfect.”

classmate of mine. You needn’t worry about his

sure anyone you recommend would be

As partners, they would be in the same boat, sharing

million pounds and register with the firm as a practising solicitor.

her hand to Rupert. “I appreciate your straightforwardness. Here’s to a successful partnership.”

hand. “To a

“Today is a memorable day. May

was perfectly normal for business partners to commemorate their collaboration with a photograph. Thalia thought nothing of it and smiled. “Of

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a server to take a photo

at the camera with a gentle smile on her

reflected his happiness.

with both maintaining an appropriate social distance, nothing that would suggest a romantic relationship.

lower half, leaving only their upper bodies in the frame. This changed the impression entirely–if one ignored the background, it resembled the kind of photo used on a

Rupert posted the photo on Instagram.

caption read: [A very special day.]

of words was

he didn’t write something like “Happy Easter” that might deliberately invite misunderstanding, as this

straightforward like “Successful partnership” that would prevent any misinterpretation.

special day” struck just

it could

added James on social media, as he had handled

see this

relationship with Asher, the post would undoubtedly reach Asher as

sofa, and sipped his red wine with a sense of satisfaction.

casually liked it, and

he took a screenshot, including

a move on your territory?]

photo looks like a wedding picture. I have to

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as he read the

on the young woman’s face in