Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

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Winters & Associates was thriving with an ever–increasing caseload, prompting the recent recruitment of teneral new solicitors and their assistants.

The HR, Finance, and Administrative departments had likewise expanded, adding fresh faces to their teams.

As the firm grew, its policies and procedures became increasingly sophisticated to match its new scale.

Thanks to Asher’s interventions, the staff now enjoyed gourmet refreshments every few days, which had nofoall brightened the office atmosphere. Thalia couldn’t deny seeing a marked improvement in everyone’s motration and efficiency.

She had to admit–begrudgingly–that Asher’s “charm offensive” was actually working,

Her only headache was Asher’s persistent presence at the firm, appearing two or even three days out of the the day workweek.

Under the paper–thin pretense of “checking on case progress,” heaven only knew what his real agenda was Whenever he appeared, the female staff would become visibly flustered, stealing glances at him and completely losing focus on their work.

That afternoon, Asher arrived once again.

He strolled into Thalia’s office with the easy confidence of someone who belonged there, settled on the sofa, and casually poured himself a cup of tea, acting as though the law firm were his second home.

Thalia kept her eyes fixed on her computer screen, methodically typing legal documents without even a fleeting glance in his direction. For all the attention she gave him, the distinguished man sitting in her office might as well have been invisible.

Asher sat quietly, sipping his tea.

He made no attempt to interrupt her work.

After a couple of sips, he placed the cup on the coffee table, crossed his long legs casually, and let his gaze rest on

Thalia.

From his vantage point, her profile was perfectly framed.

For work, she wore subtle makeup, her long hair neatly pinned back, dressed in a light caramel–colered perfectly balanced professional authority with refined elegance.

Her skin had a healthy glow against the neutral tones of her outfit. In profile, the elegant line of her nose was more pronounced, and her long eyelashes flickered slightly with each blink.

Asher’s dark eyes remained focused on her, his Adam’s apple shifting almost imperceptibly.

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God, she’s beautiful.

I want to kiss her.

Perhaps sensing his unwavering attention, Thalia turned to look at him.

Their eyes met across the room.

held her gaze openly, making no attempt to disguise

fingers paused over the keyboard, her brow creasing

she spoke with evident

he replied, his tone lifting with undisguised pleasure. “Simply

scoffed. “Is our firm’s performance causing you concern? These constant inspection visits suggest

lack of trust.”

“I am concerned, but not about your firm.

be?” Thalia’s frown

Lysander,” Asher said

Thalia was momentarily speechless. “What exactly has

“Attempting to poach my staff–would Ms. Winters not consider that provocation?”

Thalia: “…”

fell

Asher continued with a self–satisfied smile: “Not that my people are so easily poached.

of papers on her desk. “If you’re genuinely that desperate for occupation, make yourself useful and shred these

he readily agreed.

Rather than retreating, however, Asher leaned down, his face unnecessarily close to hers as

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the subtle notes of his expensive cologne–sandalwood and

that particular husky quality that seemed calculated to disarm. Thalla’s pulse quickened

Traitorously.

deliberately provocative. She was certain

her cheeks–purely from annoyance, she

shredder of that size staring you in the face?” Her tone was sharp

he persisted.

instinctively turned her head to point, and her lips accidentally brushed

sprang to her feet instantly. “Asher

leaned in even closer, which had caused the inadvertent contact when she turned.

face. “Would you kindly stop this ridiculous behavior? I’m exceptionally busy and haven’t the slightest

off a bit. He lifted the stack of papers from the

Thalia’s face flushed crimson, her

feeding in the papers. “Don’t be cross. Let me

“Absolutely not!”

someone knocked on

breath to compose herself before saying,

glasses framing an amused expression. “Since when

with a teasing smile. “Ms. Winters, when did our modest firm become prestigious enough to have Mr. Blackwood performing

was in no mood for banter.

“Some people evidently have an excess

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genuine displeasure, Rupert’s smile faded as concern took its place. “Is everything alright? Has something

and your arrival has interrupted her concentration. Hardly cause for celebration, wouldn’t you agree?”

Thalia: ”

appeared momentarily wrong footed. “Should I come back later,