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.

in her chair, staring

showed no reaction when Rupert opened the door

Winters,” Rupert called as he pulled out a chair and

back to herself, somewhat distracted. “The menu’s there. Please

his

asking questions or mentioning certain people that were better

quickly composed herself, pushing the chance encounter

their food. Thalia resumed discussing the partnership with Rupert.

defence. Like me, he has three years of experience. If you’re interested, I could bring him

brightened. “That sounds excellent. Let’s arrange a meeting to discuss the details.”

nodded slightly.

classmate of mine. You needn’t worry about his professional capabilities.”

smiled. “I’m sure anyone you

remained cautious internally. As partners, they would be in the same boat, sharing both risks and profits. She needed to thoroughly

register with the firm as a practising solicitor. We can sign the contract

to Rupert. “I appreciate your straightforwardness. Here’s

hand. “To a successful

“Today is a memorable day.

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

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asked a server to take a photo of

looked at the

reflected his happiness.

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

impression entirely–if one ignored the background, it resembled the kind of photo used on

same afternoon, Rupert posted the

[A very special day.]

words

“Happy Easter” that might deliberately invite

like “Successful partnership” that would prevent any misinterpretation.

“A very special day” struck just the right balance.

wouldn’t offend Thalia, yet it could lead Asher to misunderstand.

media, as he had handled

would certainly see this post.

Asher, the post would undoubtedly reach Asher as

on the sofa, and sipped his red

saw Rupert’s post, casually liked

post, he took a screenshot, including Thalia’s like, and sent it to

a move

looks like a wedding picture. I have to say, they do make a handsome couple.]

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darkened as he read the

smile on the young woman’s face in the photo pierced