Chapter 209

Chapter 209 3120 Chapter 209 The dinner was a battlefield of unspoken tension . Rupert and Asher engaged in a silent power struggle while Thalia pretended not to notice and Lucia tried her best to ignore it all . After dinner , Asher offered to drive Thalia and Lucy home . " I drove here myself , " Thalia replied coolly . " Then give me a lift , " Asher countered . " We're headed in the same direction anyway . " Thalia stared at him incredulously . " Don't you need to take Ms. Schulz home ?

" she asked , glancing at Lucia . " She drove herself here , " Asher replied without even looking in Lucia's direction . Thalia shot him an exasperated look . " Didn't you drive here too ? Why on earth do you need a ride from me ? " " Sebastian just texted that his car broke down , " Asher explained smoothly . " The tow truck won't arrive for another hour , and he has an urgent matter at home . I've sent my driver to pick him up nearby - fortunately , I brought my driver today .

" Rupert let out a derisive laugh . " What a remarkable coincidence . " " Isn't it just ? " Asher replied with a smug smile . Rupert glared at him . Thalia was clearly skeptical . Asher immediately called Sebastian , putting the call on speaker . " Sebastian , your car broke down , right ? I'm sending my driver to get you now . I happen to be having dinner nearby . " Sebastian caught on instantly . " Yeah , didn't I just tell you that ? Why are you calling to confirm ?

Hurry up , I've got something urgent to deal with . " " Hang tight , the driver's on his way . " After hanging up , Asher looked at Thalia with raised eyebrows , as if to say , " See ? I wasn't lying . " NAAA 99.0 % Chapter 209 Then he promptly sent his driver away with the car . Before Thalia could respond , Lucia jumped in : " Asher , I can drive you home . " " We're not headed in the same direction , " Asher replied coldly .

place is right next to the Winters estate - practically neighbors . It makes much more sense . " Thalia could easily see through the little performance Asher and Sebastian had just put on . But she didn't call him out on it . Asher had already sent his car away , and if she refused , he'd have to ride with Lucia . Out of a selfish desire not to leave them alone together , Thalia gave Asher a cool glance and simply said , " Let's go , " before opening her car

pulled away , Lucia and Rupert exchanged a look of mutual frustration . When they reached the gates of the Winters estate , the car stopped . " You can get out here , " Thalia said flatly . She

between Lucia and me , " he said , turning to look directly at Thalia in the back seat . " She approached

he finally exited the car . Thalia didn't return his goodnight . After Asher got out , Alana drove into the underground garage of the Winters estate . ter A Teva Hoiress 99.2

the elevator , Thalia turned to her sister . " Lucy , don't tell Mom and Dad that we had dinner with Asher tonight , okay ? " Lucy nodded obediently . " Got it , sis . " " Good girl . " Back in her bedroom , Thalia checked

and carrying an Hermès handbag . Her confident stride turned heads as she walked through the office . " Damn , who is that ? She's gorgeous . " " Client or potential hire? " " Gotta be a client - she's the definition of a power executive . " " Definitely a

that face - absolutely stunning . " Lucia heard these whispered compliments and allowed herself a small smile . She approached a young woman's desk . " Excuse me , I didn't see anyone at reception so I came in directly . Could you tell me where Ms. Winters ' office is ? " The young associate , Lucy Jenkins , looked slightly starstruck that such a beautiful

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