Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 171 Rupert's grandmother, Amanda's mother, gazed at the young couple with growing approval The elderly woman leaned toward her youngest daughter and whispered, "Ms. Winters and Rupert make such a perfect match, don't they? I wonder if Ms. Winters has a boyfriend?" Amanda smiled and replied, "Don't worry, Mother. I've made inquiries-Ms. Winters is single." Upon hearing this, the old lady beamed with delight. "That's wonderful, simply wonderful." Rupert's grandfather, now eighty-three, still maintained robust health.

The old gentleman, looking sprightly, pushed the menu toward Thalia with a warm smile. "Ms. Winters, please order whatever takes your fancy," As the guest, Thalia accepted graciously, taking the menu without hesitation. “Thank you, I will." The restaurant served Italian cuisine, and Thalía noted that most dishes were traditional specialties.

Thalia selected several moderately priced dishes that were delicate and fresh-suitable for both the elderly and children.

After making her selections, Thalía handed the menu back to the old gentleman, politely saying, “Grandfather, I've finished ordering. Please, go ahead." This familiar address of "Grandfather" delighted the old man immensely. He looked at Thalia as if she were already his grandson's wife.

"Yes, yes, of course," the old gentleman accepted the menu, smiling broadly.

Anthony Garret observed this exchange, maintaining a neutral expression. Beyond his initial words of gratitude to Thalia, he hadn't spoken again.

He knew Asher Blackwood.

His company had business dealings with the Blackwood Group.

He had attended Asher's engagement ceremony last year.

The Blackwood family had invited him and Amanda, but Amanda had been in Australia on business and couldn't attend.

Therefore, she didn't know Thalia was previously Asher's fiancée.

Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress When Anthony first saw Thalia, he was genuinely surprised for a moment.

However, he was characteristically adept at concealing his emotions, showing no outward sign of his surprise, He could see that the Lysander family, especially his wife Amanda, was eager to match Rupert with Thalia, But. Thalia and Asher....

Anthony decided he should find tafter dinner to explain to Amanda about Thalia's relationship with Asher. The dinner proceeded pleasantly.

Rupert and Thalia discussed sof the complex cases recently taken on by their law firm.

After the meal, everyone left the private room in high spirits.

Amanda once again gave Rupert a meaningful look.

Rupert understood perfectly.

He said to Thalia, "Ms. Winters, shall I give you a lift home?" Thalia declined, "That's kind of you, but I drove here myself and didn't touch any alcohol, so I'm perfectly fine to drive." Rupert nodded slightly. "Right you are." The lift descended to the ground floor.

As the doors opened, Thalia cface to face with Sebastian and her best friend Victoria.

Outside the lift, the couple who had been intimately embracing sprang apart as if electrocuted.

Victoria's face instantly flushed red, and she stammered, "Tha-Thalia, bit of a surprise seeing you here!" Thalia stepped out with a grave expression and nodded.

Sebastian gave Rupert a meaningful look.

Thalia pulled Victoria aside and turned to Rupert, saying, "Rupert, you lot go ahead. I need a quick word with my friend." Rupert replied, "Of course." Amanda smiled warmly and said, "We'll be off then, Ms. Winters. We must catch up again soon. Lena, say goodbye to the lady." 16.17 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 98.49% Chapter 171 Lena obediently said in her soft voice, "Goodbye, Miss Thalia.” Anthony nodded to Thalia as a form of farewell.

The elderly couple said goodbye to Thalia.

The grandmother smiled cheerfully, "Thalia, dear, you must pop round sometime." Not wanting to disappoint the elderly lady, Thalia politely responded, "I'd love to, next tfor sure.” The old lady took her at her word, beaming with pleasure. "It's settled then! See you next time. We'll be going now.

Cheerio." Thalia smiled and waved, "Goodbye." Only after Rupert and his family had walked away did Thalia turn to her close friend Victoria.

She crossed her arms and gave her a scrutinizing look. "Right, what's all this about then?" Victoria swallowed nervously, her face red as she bit her lip. “Thalia, I...” "Cat got your tongue?" Thalia turned and shot Sebastian a piercing glance. “Sebastian, care to enlighten me?" "Coff it, Thalia, don't givethat look," Sebastian touched the tip of his nose. "You're proper scary when you glare like that." Thalia said, "This isn't the place for this conversation. Let's go somewhere a bit more private." Sebastian replied awkwardly, "Actually, Victoria and I were about to have dinner. I've booked a private room upstairs. Fancy joining us?" "Lead the way." Thalia followed Victoria and Sebastian back Her feelings were complex.

into the lift.

She had known Sebastian for a very long time.

In her mind, Sebastian had always been like a brother.

Later, when Sebastian's father married Victoria's mother, Victoria becSebastian's sister.

Sebastian had gone from initially finding Victoria annoying to taking her everywhere he went. In Thalia's eyes, they were simply close siblings.

She never imagined that one day, they would...

Your Cold Diggor is Actually A True Heiress They arrived at the private room.

Thalia frowned.

It was a couple's private room.

The interior was beautifully decorated.

Roses filled the vase on the table, with scattered rose petals across the glass tabletop. Candlelight flickered softly, creating an unmistakably romantic atmosphere.

Thalia sighed, unceremoniously pulling out a chair and sitting down. "So, when did all this start?" Her attitude was understandable.

Victoria was closer to her than a sister.

She had always viewed Sebastian as a brother, and never imagined he would romantically pursue her friend! Thalia's emotions were complicated.

It felt like watching someone she didn't quite trust making advances on her sister.

Although Sebastian was handsand from a good family, not exactly objectionable, Thalia still felt strange and deeply uncomfortable about the situation.

Victoria couldn't meet Thalia's eyes. Her gaze wandered as she looked down at her feet, mumbling, "It... it hasn't been going on long." Thalia asked, "Define 'not long'."

Victoria bit her lip and said, "That night at the club, when I was teasing you about getting male models for you. Sebastian got proper jealous, and when we got home, he..." Thalia felt her anger rising.

She shot Sebastian a sharp look. "Did you take advantage of her?" Sebastian scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed. "It wasn't like that. Victoria fanciestoo. I didn't force myself on her!" Thalia looked back at Victoria. "Is that right?" "Yeah, it is," Victoria said, her voice barely audible.

Thalia massaged her temples, feeling a headache coming on. "How on earth did things end up like this? Aren't you worried about what your parents are going to say?" Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress Sebastian's expression turned serious. "They don't know about this yet. If it all goes pear shaped, there

"Sort it?" Thalia was both angry and anxious. "Don't be so bloody naive.

Gossip can run fires Hean exactly a you going to sort it'? People will say absolutely vile things they'll say Victoria threw herself at her comm heather At this point. Thalia couldn't continue.

The gossip would be far worse than what she'd described.

She didn't want to see her dear friend subjected to public condemnation.

Sebastian lowered his eyes, a flicker of pain crossing his face. "I know. I'll find the right moment to have a proger chat with my dad and Victoria's mum." "Sebastian?" Victoria looked up at him in disbelief. "Hang on-didn't we agree not to tell Uncle and my mum? Sebastian's expression turned serious. "They don't know about this yet. If it all goes pear-shaped, I'll sort it."

e "Sort it?" Thalia was both angry and anxious. "Don't be so bloody naive. Gossip can ruin lives! How exactly are you going to 'sort it? People will say absolutely vile things-they'll say Victoria threw herself at her own brother..." At this point, Thalia couldn't continue.

The gossip would be far worse than what she'd described.

She didn't want to see her dear friend subjected to public condemnation.

Sebastian lowered his eyes, a flicker of pain crossing his face. "I know. I'll find the right moment to have a proper chat with my dad and Victoria's mum." "Sebastian?" Victoria looked up at him in disbelief. "Hang on-didn't we agree not to tell Uncle and my mum?" mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1