Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 189

Chapter 189

While Thalia’s situation had stabilized–her life saved by the narrowest of margins–Andrew’s condition remained decidedly grim.

The doctors explained that Andrew had been poisoned over an extended period. The toxin had infiltrated his vital organs, and his condition was beyond medical intervention,

Upon hearing this devastating news, Lady Blackwood’s eyes rolled back, and she collapsed.

The following day, Catherine visited the prison.

Separated by glass, Grace sat in her prison uniform while Catherine took her seat on the visitor’s side. They communicated through corded telephones,

A mocking smile flashed across Grace’s face. “Mrs. Blackwood, wonders never cease. I never thought you’d come to see me.”

Ever since Grace’s inappropriate feelings for Asher had been exposed, when Catherine had slapped her, they had abandoned any pretense of a warm mother–daughter relationship.

Grace had subsequently been expelled from the Blackwood family.

Her form of address had changed from “Mother” to the formal “Mrs. Blackwood.”

From Grace’s arrest through her sentencing and imprisonment, Catherine hadn’t visited once, though Lady Blackwood had come twice.

Lady Blackwood’s judgment was clouded by her excessive affection for Grace. Even with Andrew near death from poisoning, she refused to believe Grace could be responsible.

Catherine’s gaze was cold as ice as she went straight to the point: “Was it you who poisoned Andrew?”

“Poisoned? How could Andrew be poisoned?” Grace feigned surprise, though amusement lurked in her eyes.

“Drop the act,” Catherine said coldly. “No one else has a motive. Malfoy put you up to it, didn’t he?”

Grace smiled. “Mrs. Blackwood, you should be more careful with such accusations. You claim I poisoned Andrew–where’s your evidence?”

“If you did it, you’ll have left traces. The evidence will be found.”

“Hmm,” Grace’s smile radiated smug defiance. “So you have no evidence yet.”

A flash of cold anger crossed Catherine’s eyes. “Grace, if you’ve poisoned Andrew, the Blackwood family won’t let

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rescue you?

her voice suddenly rising in pitch: “What did you say? Malfoy’s been

arrested?”

in the downfall of his political backing. The new Prime Minister immediately coordinated efforts to destroy Malfoy’s organization. He barely escaped and returned to London intent on a murder–suicide with Asher. Fortunately, Asher had bodyguards, and Malfoy failed. He’s in police custody now–fighting for his own survival. Do you

had intended to kill Asher in a murder–suicide, her heart clenched, and she

laughed bitterly. “That’s none of your concern. No one can save you now. If you confess to poisoning Andrew, your new crime would be considered a voluntary confession–potentially earning

you take

me leniency? The very notion

“So you refuse to

airtight: “Why would I confess

prison guard announced.

was

back to give Catherine a pointed,

previous day, after Thalia was declared out of danger, Catherine had finally informed Asher about Andrew’s

poisoning.

advanced for the intensive care unit to make any difference. The doctors had transferred him to a regular room so he could spend his remaining time with

been hospitalized overnight after her cardiac episode triggered by

time between visiting his grandmother and sitting

arrived at the hospital after leaving

glanced at Asher. “Have you

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his head. “I’m not hungry.”

an appetite. You’ve been injured

you bring some lunch for

“Right away, ma’am.”

to the hospital after Thalia’s incident and was also aware

specify the location;

in London tomorrow afternoon,” Catherine told Asher.

with a simple

his appearance gaunt, with sunken eye sockets and darkened lips.

glanced at him and

just last night was now facing his imminent mortality.

truly unpredictable.