Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 282

---- Chapter 245 At the sight of Sean Tann's threatening words, the crowd grew even more excited. Everyone knew Sean Tann's reputation and temper. The spectators watched with a mix of fascination and dread, eager to see what would happen next. Thalia remained composed despite Sean's menacing stance. She'd faced his type before at the mall and wasn't easily intimidated. Rupert stepped slightly forward, positioning himself partially between Thalia and Sean.

"I believe there's been a misunderstanding," he said diplomatically, his voice calm but firm. Sean barely acknowledged Rupert's presence, his eyes fixed on Thalia with burning hatred. "You humiliated me. You had me detained. Nobody does that to Sean Tann and walks away." The two women at his sides exchanged nervous glances, sensing the dangerous shift in atmosphere. Scarlett smiled with vindictive pleasure. "That's right, Sean. She's the one who had you locked up.

And look at her-still ---- pretending to be something she's not with her fake designer bags." Whispers rippled through the crowd. Some people began stepping back, not wanting to be caught in whatever was about to unfold, Just as the tension reached its peak, a familiar voice cut through the crowd. "What's going on here?" Everyone turned to see Lucia Sterling making her way through the gathered spectators, Charlotte and Victoria following close behind.

someone from the Sterling family. "Nothing," he muttered, replacing his sunglasses. "Just greeting an old... acquaintance." Lucia looked between Sean and Thalia, clearly sensing the hostility.

Victoria positioned herself nearby, eyeing Sean and Scarlett with

loud enough for Thalia to hear: "This isn't over." As Sean walked away with his companions, Scarlett trailing behind like an afterthought, the crowd slowly dispersed, disappointed that the confrontation had been defused. Lucia turned to Thalia with genuine concern. "Are you alright? What was that about?" Before Thalia could answer, the sound

as he watched Sean's retreating figure. Without saying a word, he placed a protective hand on Thalia's lower back, a simple gesture that spoke volumes. "I'm fine," Thalia assured everyone, though her eyes met ---- Asher's

on, everyone's gathering on the upper deck for drinks and the view as we sail out to sea." As they made their way toward the elevator, Rupert excused himself to join some other guests. Charlotte leaned in to whisper to Thalia, "Who was that awful man?" "Someone who needs to learn better manners," Thalia replied quietly. "I'll tell you the whole story later." Asher's hand remained steady at Thalia's back as they walked, his presence both comforting