Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 204 Chapter 204 The next morning. Rupert drove Lena to the Winters hem. At the entrance to the rated community , Rupert's car and Asher's ended up one behind the other. Asher had visited Blackwood Law Firm several times, and twice had happened to see Rupert driving out from the underground parking garage - a Mack Maybach with a license plate hard committed to memory.

As they entered the community, Asher accelerated, pulling his Cullinen in front of Rupert's car, then deliberately slowed down. In the Maybach, Rupert glanced at his rearview mirror as the Cullinan cut in front of him, and a slight smirk played on his lips. What a lovely way to start the morning - running into his rival Rupert wasn't bothered by Asher's provocative maneuver. He simply eased off the gas, following behind with casual confidence.

A few minutes later, they arrived at the Winters' villa . Asher parked his car. Rupert did the same. Both men stepped out simultaneously, The morning breeze carried the fresh scent of dew and garden flowers, gently rustling the leaves of nearby trees as warm sunlight filtered through the branches. Despite the beautiful morning, the atmosphere between the two men was anything but pleasant. The air crackled with tension. Asher's dark eyes were cold as a bottomless abyss, sharp with hostility. His gaze cut toward Rupert like a blade as his lips curled into a cold smile. " What brings you to the Winters' house so early, Mr. Lysander ? " Rupert maintained a pleasant smile, though his eyes remained ice - cold. " That's really none of your business." Asher's gaze hardened . " Don't covet what isn't yours . " Rupert met his stare unflinchingly. " And what makes you think she belongs to you? || "" She can only be mine, " Asher replied, his voice low and dangerous . " I wouldn't be so sure about that, Rupert countered, still smiling though his eyes had turned razor - sharp. " Hmph. " Asher let out a derisive snort." People might think you're so devoted, but didn't I hear you dated someone else in college? " Rupert's composed expression didn't falter, maintaining his cultured demeanor.

09:50 - Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.5 % Campner 201 You for the the Nothing happened. "* Are you trying to say you're still pure ? Asher's lips twisted into a mocking smile. "You confessed to Thalia, then dated outerte alise, and now you're back pursuing her again. What exactly do you take her for ? " Adhary tok totimidating steps toward Rupert . The tension between them intensified. His eyes grew even colder.

"She's not your fallback option Rupert's stulle vanished completely. His expression darkened, and just as he was about to respond, Thalia's voice suddenly called out from behind him " Rupert ! You're here ! Why are you standing outside ? " Thalia had spotted Rupert from an upstairs window and wondered why he wasn't coming in. From her position at the gate, Thalia could see Rupert's profile through the iron bars.

But Asher was standing behind a wall, partially obscured by a tree in the yard, so she hadn't noticed him. Hearing Thalia's voice, Rupert's harsh expression instantly softened. He turned and called back : " Coming! " Then, with a composed smile, he turned to Asher and said, "If you'll excuse me." Repert drove his car into the Winters courtyard, parked, and opened the rear door for Lena . " Let's go see Thalia, shall we? * " Hey ! " Lena exclaimed excitedly.

Asher watched Rupert's retreating figure, his fingers slowly clenching into fists. Victoria had taken a liking to Rupert. During their previous encounter at the hospital, when she learned Rupert had obtained the Guardian Angel Charm from St. Paul's Cathedral for Thalia, she'd mentioned it to Randolph when she got home. Randolph's reaction had been noncommittal - just a simple "hmm " without further comment.

Victoria couldn't tell if that meant he disapproved of Rupert or was actually warming to him. This time, both Victoria and Randolph happened to be hwhen Rupert arrived. Rupert, always well mannered, never cempty-handed. He'd brought gifts on his previous visits too, though Randolph and Victoria hadn't both been present then.

Rupert greeted Randolph respectfully and presented his carefully selected gifts: two bottles of 25-year-old Macall whisky and an exquisite Ralph Lauren Htea set. He'd done his research - Randolph didn't smoke but enjoyed fine tea and occasionally appreciated good liquor. Your Gold Dizzer is Actually A True Heiress 99.6% Chester 204 A housekeeper took the gifts, and Randolph gave them a brief appraising glance, a flicker of approval crossing his face. But only a flicker.

He wasn't about to be won over by mere gifts when it cto his precious daughter. "That's thoughtful of you, "Randolph said politely. Victoria was more welcoming. With a warm smile, she said, "Rupert, you really shouldn't have brought anything. You're too kind " Rupert smiled graciously. "It's the least I could do." Lucy spotted Lena and ran over excitedly, taking her hand. " Lena, csee my room! " Lena beamed back. " Okay, Lucy! "After the children went upstairs, Thalia and Rupert sat down in the living room. A housekeeper brought hot tea and a plate of freshly cut fruit. " Mr. Lysander, please help yourself. " " Thank you." Thalia got straight to business." You mentioned scases you wanted to discuss ? " Rupert nodded. " Yes, let's get to it." The two becdeeply engrossed in their professional discussion. Randolph observed them briefly before quietly excusing himself to the tea room.

Victoria tactfully withdrew as well Before leaving, she glanced back at them, thinking to herself that Rupert and Thalia made a good match f only Thalia could move on from Asher and give Rupert a chance. Returning to work at the law firm, Thalia finally felt whole again . After more than a month of recovery in the hospital, she'd been forced to have other attorneys cover her court appearances.

When she'd wanted to review case files, her friends had refused to bring them to the hospital, insisting she focus on recovery rather than work. During one of his hospital visits, Rupert had joked, "Don't worry, the firm has survived just fine without you this past month. Everyone has cases to work on, nobody's starving, and the firm isn't going bankrupt." Now that she was finally discharged, Thalia felt reborn.

Sitting back in her familiar office, she closed her eyes and exhaled slowly, feeling a weight lift from her shoulders. Lucy Jenkins knocked on her door and entered with a grin, grand. dropping a stack of case folders onto Thalia's desk. "Welcback. Thalia ! " Ed Mizane in Actually A True Heiress 99.8% Chapter 204 Katie followed behind her. "Welcback !" Lucy pointed at the pile of files." See? 1 told you to enjoy your rest in the hospital. Now you've got plenty to keep you busy," Thalia smiled. " Perfect." She turned to Katie." How did those court appearances go?" Katie briefed her on the cases she'd covered, concluding with: "We won them all. Excellent. "Thalia's eyes shone with approval. " Katie, you've made tremendous progress. "Katie smiled. " All thanks to having such a great mentor. "♡ (11) ||||