Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 204

Chapter 204 The next morning . Rupert drove Lena to the Winters hem . At the entrance to the rated community , Rupert's car and Asher's ended up one behind the other . Asher had visited Blackwood Law Firm several times , and twice had happened to see Rupert driving out from the underground parking garage - a Mack Maybach with a license plate hard committed to memory .

As they entered the community , Asher accelerated , pulling his Cullinen in front of Rupert's car , then deliberately slowed down . In the Maybach , Rupert glanced at his rearview mirror as the Cullinan cut in front of him , and a slight smirk played on his lips . What a lovely way to start the morning - running into his rival Rupert wasn't bothered by Asher's provocative maneuver . He simply eased off the gas , following behind with casual confidence .

A few minutes later , they arrived at the Winters ' villa . Asher parked his car . Rupert did the same . Both men stepped out simultaneously , The morning breeze carried the fresh scent of dew and garden flowers , gently rustling the leaves of nearby trees as warm sunlight filtered through the branches . Despite the beautiful morning , the atmosphere between the two men was anything but pleasant . The air crackled with tension .

Asher's dark eyes were cold as a bottomless abyss , sharp with hostility . His gaze cut toward Rupert like a blade as his lips curled into a cold smile . " What brings you to the Winters ' house so early , Mr. Lysander ? " Rupert maintained a pleasant smile , though his eyes remained ice - cold . " That's really none of your business . " Asher's gaze hardened . " Don't covet what isn't yours . " Rupert met his stare unflinchingly . " And what makes you think she belongs to you ?

" " She can only be mine , " Asher replied , his voice low and dangerous . " I wouldn't be so sure about that , " Rupert countered , still smiling though his eyes had turned razor - sharp . " Hmph . " Asher let out a derisive snort . " People might think you're so devoted , but didn't I hear you dated someone else in college ? " Rupert's composed expression didn't falter , maintaining his cultured demeanor .

twisted into a mocking smile . " You confessed to

Rupert ! You're here ! Why are you standing outside ? " Thalia had spotted Rupert from an upstairs window and wondered why he wasn't coming in . From her position at the gate , Thalia could see Rupert's profile through the

in the yard , so she hadn't noticed him . Hearing Thalia's voice , Rupert's harsh expression instantly softened . He turned and called back : " Coming ! " Then , with a composed smile , he turned to Asher and said , " If you'll excuse me . " Repert drove his car into the Winters courtyard , parked , and opened the rear door for Lena . " Let's go see Thalia , shall we

retreating figure , his fingers slowly clenching into fists . Victoria had taken a liking to Rupert . During their previous encounter at the hospital , when she learned Rupert had obtained the Guardian Angel Charm from St. Paul's Cathedral for Thalia , she'd mentioned it to Randolph when she got home . Randolph's reaction had been noncommittal - just a simple " hmm "

actually warming to him . This time , both Victoria and Randolph happened to be home when Rupert arrived . Rupert

smoke but enjoyed fine tea and occasionally appreciated good liquor .

a warm smile , she said , " Rupert , you really shouldn't have brought anything . You're too kind " Rupert smiled graciously . " It's the least I could do . " Lucy spotted Lena and ran over excitedly , taking her hand . " Lena , come

. A housekeeper brought hot tea and a plate of freshly cut fruit . " Mr. Lysander , please help yourself . " " Thank you . " Thalia got straight to business . " You mentioned some cases