Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 218

Chapter 218 Thalia went to the police station to give her statement . Lucia regained consciousness around eleven in the morning . Thalia had already completed her statement and returned to the hospital room . Lucia opened her eyes , feeling dizzy . Her face was pale , still showing traces of exhaustion . After adjusting to the light , her gaze fell on the figure moving around the room . " Thalia Winters ? " Lucia's voice was hoarse . " You're awake ? " Thalia turned around . Lucia frowned .

" This is … a hospital ? " " Yes . " Thalia handed her a glass of water . " Drink some water . " Lucia propped herself up , took the glass , and drank a few sips . " Thank you . " Thalia sat by the bed , her gaze concerned . " How are you feeling now ? Any better ? " Lucia's lips parted slightly . " My head's spinning , and I feel weak . Why ? How did I end up in a hospital ? " Thalia explained , " Last night I saw some men with bad intentions supporting you outside a bar .

I went to check , and realized you'd been drugged . I called the police , and Alana took down those men and rescued you . " Lucia's eyes widened in shock . " I was drugged ? With what ? " Thalia pressed her lips together . " A drug that stimulates physical desire , Commonly called a date rape drug … " Lucia's eyebrows knitted together as she fell silent . After a few minutes , once Lucia had processed this information , Thalia continued , police station . You can go see them if you want .

" Schulz , the men who drugged you are being detained at the Lucia looked up at Thalia , her gaze complex . " Thalia , why did you save me ? Aren't we rivals for the same man ? Shouldn't you be happy to see me drugged and taken advantage of ? " Thalia frowned at these words . " Ms. Schulz , do you have some kind of prejudice against me ? " Anger flashed in Thalia's eyes . " We have no grudge between us . How could I possibly . stand by and watch you being victimized ?

absurd , Ms. Schulz . I'm not that twisted … " Lucia looked embarrassed . " I'm sorry , Ms. Winters . I judged you unfairly . Thank you for saving me yesterday . " " It's nothing . Just a small gesture . " Lucia finished the water in her cup . Thalia asked , " Are you hungry ? I can order

risotto from Le Jardin . " Chapter 218 Le Jardin was an upscale French restaurant where even a simple salad cost three figures Duck confit and truffle risotto were their signature detal each costing over a thousand dollars . Only members could enjoy their delivery

the food , Lucia made conversation with Thalia . " Ms. Winters , you said Alana took down all those

female bodyguard ? I want to hire one too . " Thalia smiled . " My father recruited her from abroad . " Lucia said , " Our family only has male bodyguards , which can be inconvenient sometimes . " Speaking of this , Thalia grew serious . " By the way , why were you alone at that bar last

" If I tell you , will you hit me ? " Thalia : " ? " " Why would I hit you ? " Thalia looked at her , amused . " Well … " Lucia lowered her eyelashes , a bit embarrassed . " Yesterday a friend called and said she saw Asher at that bar … I've been trying to see him for weeks

, he's been the only man I've ever loved , and I won't give up easily ! " Thalia laughed . " Your relationship with him really isn't something you need to explain to me . " Lucia pressed her lips together , saying quietly , " Maybe because

at that bar last night , " Lucia said . " I went and didn't see him . Then my friend asked me to sit down for drinks . I had a few with her , and somehow got drugged . I don't remember much after that . " Thalia frowned . " Who is this friend ? Could she be working with the men who drugged you ? " "

, it's better to be cautious . This afternoon , come with me to the police station . Tell them about your friend - she's a potential person of interest . Whether she's involved in your drugging is for the police to investigate . The case has already been filed as attempted rape . Though they didn't succeed , based on current evidence , they'll almost certainly