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.

chair,

when Rupert opened the door and

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

distracted. “The menu’s there. Please go

touched Rupert’s lips, his eyes

certain people that

quickly composed herself, pushing the chance encounter

while waiting for their food. Thalia resumed discussing the partnership with Rupert.

said. “I have a friend who specialises in criminal defence. Like me, he has three years of experience.

Let’s arrange a meeting to

slightly.

a university classmate of mine. You needn’t worry

“I’m sure anyone you

in the same boat, sharing both risks and profits. She needed to thoroughly investigate her partners‘ backgrounds

remained gentle. “I’m planning to invest three million pounds and register with the firm as a practising solicitor. We can sign the

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

“To a successful partnership.”

“Today is a memorable day. May I take a photo with you,

to commemorate their collaboration with a photograph. Thalia thought nothing of

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take

they stood side by side. Thalia looked at the camera with a gentle

eyes reflected

was a full–body shot with both maintaining an appropriate social distance, nothing

half, leaving only their upper bodies in the frame. This changed the impression entirely–if one ignored the background,

Rupert posted the

read: [A very special

choice of words was deliberate.

Easter” that

like “Successful partnership” that would prevent any

very special day”

yet it could lead Asher to

media, as he

certainly see this

post would

put away his phone, leaned back on the sofa, and sipped his red wine with

saw Rupert’s post, casually liked it,

post, he took a screenshot, including

a move

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

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as he read the

smile on the young woman’s face in the photo pierced his heart.