Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 213

Chapter 213 Chapter 213 Mina clasped her hands together in prayer position , biting her lip in an exaggerated display of contrition . " I'm so sorry , ma'am ! " she pleaded , batting her mascara - coated eyelashes . " I was totally wrong - please don't be mad ! You're gorgeous and obviously super kind - hearted . You wouldn't hold this against little old me , right ? " She cranked up the charm to maximum , desperate to save her job . " I really need this position . Please don't get me fired !

Pretty please ? " Just then , the CEO's private elevator announced its arrival with a soft " ding . " Asher stepped out , followed closely by Matt . Matt shot his cousin a withering look : You absolute moron ! You can't stop the people who should be stopped , but you block the ONE person who matters ? Mina fired back with her own silent retort : How the hell was I supposed to know she's the CEO's wife when I've never seen her before ? This is YOUR fault for not giving me a heads - up !

In those few seconds of silent family warfare , Asher had already reached Thalia's side . " Lia , " he said , his voice noticeably softer than his usual businesslike tone . " What brings you here today ? " Mina watched the interaction with her jaw practically on the floor . Was this really the same CEO who typically walked around with a permanent ice sculpture for a face ? In her three months at Blackwood Group , she had never - not once - seen him speak to anyone with such warmth !

With this behavior , who wouldn't assume they were married ? Thalia handed Asher the document folder with businesslike efficiency . " These need the legal representative's signature and company seal . " " Of course . " Asher took the folder and passed it to Matt without taking his eyes off Thalia . " Have you eaten ? " he asked , his tone casual but his eyes intent . Thalia nodded . " Yes . Please get those signed and stamped first . I need to take them with me when I leave .

" " No rush , " Asher said , his gaze never leaving her face , his eyes as soft as spring water . " Come up for some tea ? " " No , thanks . " Thalia glanced at her watch . " I have other appointments . " 18:06 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.1 % Chapter 213 Mina didn't miss the flash of disappointment that crossed the CEO's face . Holy crap . The ice king actually has feelings ? And he seems almost … humble ?

warning glance : Stop staring ! Focus on your job if you want to keep it ! Mina quirked her mouth in response

go upstairs , she waited in the lobby . Asher stayed with her . The lobby had a waiting area with a coffee table surrounded by one long sofa and two armchairs . Thalia sat in one of the armchairs to wait

. Thalia , however , frowned and smiled resignedly . " I told you , I'm not . " " You will be , " Asher said softly . " The position of CEO's wife is reserved only for you . " Thalia knew there was no point arguing with Asher

fired after all ? She pressed her lips together nervously , looking up at Thalia with trepidation . " Mina , " she answered , her voice barely audible . 99.2 % Chapter 213 " You're quite amusing . " Thalia said with a

said , " she blocked you from entering . If you want her gone , FIl fire her immediately . " Mina : ? ! So I'm still getting fired after all ? " When did I ever say I wanted her fired ? " Thalia gave Asher a sidelong glance .

that are hard to find - don't be so quick to fire people . " Asher's eyes sparkled with amusement . " All right , " he agreed softly . Mina let out a breath of relief , her heart finally returning to its normal position from where it had been lodged in her throat . Asher sat beside Thalia , occasionally trying to start a conversation . " There's a new Japanese restaurant in West District . Would you like to try it sometime ? " " No

people need to eat . " " West District is too far . It would waste too much time going back and forth . " " I see . " Asher thought for a moment , then tried again . " How about going to Cloud Mountain hot springs this weekend ? My friend just opened a new resort there . " Thalia's expression remained cool . " I have to meet a client in Harbor City this weekend . " " I understand

after that . He handed the signed and sealed documents to Thalia . " I'm sorry for the wait , Ms. Winters . Mr. Clarke was held up with something

Ms. Winters were having some alone time downstairs . Every minute he came down early was a minute less they could spend together . He wasn't stupid enough to rush back and face Asher's displeasure . Matt sat in his office , sipping tea and playing with his phone . Only when