Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 294

---- Victoria nodded. "Exactly, Lia. Don't let some random chick ruin your mood." Thalia forced a smile. "I'm fine." Asher looked at Thalia with concern. "Lia, if you're not having fun, we can leave. I'll call for the car." Thalia shook her head. "I know you wouldn't have played along with that stupid game anyway. Really, I'm okay." Asher pulled Thalia into his arms and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"I would never do anything that could cost me you." Victoria exchanged meaningful glances with Sebastian and Charlotte. The group quietly slipped out of the lounge. Timothée Pierson followed them out. James Darwin also left with his girlfriend. Rupert Lysander watched the couple embracing on the sofa, a flash of sadness crossing his eyes before he too departed. ---- That evening, the birthday party kicked into high gear.

In the first-floor bar, strobe lights flashed and bass pounded through the speakers. The DJ was on stage, moving to the beat. Downstairs, people were dancing and singing, the vibe electric. After the party hit its peak, the music faded out. Lucia walked on stage and took the microphone.

She stood center stage, bathed in spotlights. After her opening remarks and some heartfelt words, Lucia continued, "Tonight, I want to thank someone special.

want to officially announce something." Lucia lowered her eyes, her expression

on, and I hope everyone can forget that chapter. I don't want anyone, under the guise of helping me, to do things that put me in awkward situations. And I definitely don't want anyone trying to mess with Asher and

knew. I've known her for three years and had zero clue." "That's wild. This power move though-publicly announcing she's over Asher Blackwood? What triggered this?" "I heard she and Summer Hanks had this massive blowout earlier. They were screaming at each other, and word is they're not friends anymore." "Seriously? Weren't she and Summer

few months back calling off their engagement?" "Yeah, I remember that too. Wasn't Asher linked to some actress recently?" "Right, I totally recall