Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 118 Chapter 118 Tea spilled from the cup, soaking into the carpet and leaving a wet stain. Sebastian stared at the cup and clicked his tongue.

"Mate, don't worry. Thalia's not the sort to jump into anything like that." Asher seemed dazed. "She really agreed?" he asked, his voice hoarse.

Sebastian paused before answering, "Look, on New Year's Eve, you know what happened. She saw you with Laurina, who suggested you two get a room together. If it were me, I'd be utterly gutted too. Thalia probably only agreed to wind you up, or perhaps she was sloshed and talking rubbish. I wouldn't read too much into it." "I didn't..." Asher's voice tightened, "I never said anything about getting a room." "Your cousin did. Sdifference, innit?" A moment of silence fell between them.

Asher composed himself and said, "I need you to do something for me." Just as Thalia was leaving Sinclair & Klein after work, she spotted a white McLaren parked nearby.

Sebastian was leaning against the car, looking at his phone, apparently waiting for someone.

Given the tand location, he was likely waiting for her. Thalia walked over, and Sebastian looked up, greeting her with a smile as he approached.

"Thalia! Finished at last, have you?" "Sebastian, were you looking for me?" Thalia glanced behind him. “Where's Victoria? Not with you today?" Sebastian replied, "Nah, I've con my own. Need to have a word with you about something." "What about?" "Well, about New Year's Eve. I was a proper muppet for inviting Asher, and it ruined everyone's evening, I wanted to apologize properly. I've booked a table-fancy joiningfor dinner?" Thalia frowned slightly. "That's really not necessary, Sebastian. I understand-water under the bridge. I'll pass on dinner, I'm afraid. I've got plans this evening." "What plane? Seliastian couddn't help asking Thalia had only made up an excuse to decline, and hadn't expected Sebastian to probe further. After a moment's hesitation, she improvised, "I'm meeting sfriends." "Blokes or birds?" 0 Thalia was bemused. Aren't you being a bit nosy? This doesn't really concern you, does it? Since they'd been friends for years, she didn't want to be rude. Instead, she continued with her fabrication: "Both, actually," When Sebastian heard there were men involved, he immediately thought of Asher's worried face. He felt obligated to get more details for his friend.

"Thalia, apart from Mason and me, you have other male friends? You've never mentioned them before. What's his name? What does he do? How old is he? How tall? Is he good-looking? Got a photo?" Thalia's eye twitched. "Sebastian, what's gotten into you? You're acting rather oddly today." Sebastian laughed awkwardly. "Just looking out for you. We're mates, aren't we?" Thalia looked directly into Sebastian's eyes, her expression cool. "Did he ask you to come?" They both knew exactly who "he" was.

When Sebastian met Thalia's piercing gaze, he felt completely transparent, as if all his little schemes were exposed. He nervously averted his eyes.

Barristers are bloody terrifying-those eyes seem to see right through everything.

"No... of course not. I cto apologize on my own. Nothing to do with anyone else." Thalia didn't respond.

Sebastian pulled out a key and handed it to her. “Thalia, this is my apology gift. Just a small token-please take it." Thalia lowered her eyes to the key, then looked at the white McLaren parked nearby. Her tone was measured: "Sebastian, if I'm not mistaken, the McLaren P1 starts at around £800,000. Surely that's a bit excessive for an apology over a New Year's Eve misunderstanding?" Sebastian lied without hesitation: "Not at all! I upset you that night, and Victoria's been doing my head in ever since-worse than a broken record. Eight hundred grand isn't a big deal. I know you don't need the money, but it's 08.5% Chapter 118 just a small gesture. Please accept it-otherwise, Victoria will keep banging on about it. Consider it a favour to me, would you?" Thalia's expression remained calm, her bright eyes glimmering as she looked steadily at Sebastian. “Sebastian, be honest with me. Did Asher buy this car? Go back and tell him I'm not interested. Since we've broken up, we should make a clean break. No point dragging things out." Sebastian felt a cold sweat break out. Barristers really are impossible to fool.

Fortunately, he'd already coordinated with Victoria.

Victoria had been criticizing Asher quite a bit lately, so when Asher asked him to deliver the car, Sebastian immediately told Victoria about it, explaining that Asher felt guilty and had bought a car as a breakup compensation.

Victoria had rolled her eyes and snapped, “A car and that's it? Asher's such a tight-fisted git.

"It's not just the car," Sebastian had replied. "There are several limited-edition Hermès bags in the boot. Asher said one for you, one for Charlotte, and the rest for Thalia. Of course, he needs your help-you'll have to tell Thalia the bags are from you and Charlotte, to comfort her broken heart. Don't mention they're from Asher." When Victoria heard about the limited-edition Hermès bags, her eyes lit up. "Bloody hell, I tried to get this white one and couldn't find it anywhere! Trust the Blackwood heir to secure three of them! He's got good taste. Charlotte and Thalia love this style too. One for each of us-how thoughtful of Asher." Sebastian had then pulled out a black credit card. "Also, take this. Sinclair & Klein will be on holiday soon. Take Thalia away somewhere nice to cheer her up. Asher will cover all expenses." Victoria had pinched the black card between her index and middle fingers, snorting, "That's more like it. But don't think that just because I've accepted his gifts, I'm on his side. As far as I'm concerned, Asher Blackwood will always be a heartless bastard!" Sebastian had sighed, rubbing his forehead wearily. "Yes, yes, whatever you say. Just please, look after Thalia with Charlotte during this time." He couldn't tell Victoria the truth about Asher and Thalia's breakup.

If being called a bastard is the price, then so be it, mate. You brought this on yourself.

Surely you can handle a few insults? Meanwhile, in Asher's office.

"ACHOO!" Asher frowned, pulling out a tissue to wipe his nose before going to the washroom to clean his hands.

How strange. He wasn't coming down with anything, yet he'd suddenly sneezed.

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"Yeah, Thalía, I absolutely told Sebastian to get this car as an apology to you," Victoria's voicem cthrough the phone. "Just take it, would you? What's £800,000 to him? If you don't accept it, I'll be giving him grief about it for weeks." Thalia didn't trust Sebastian, but she did trust her close friend Victoria.

Thalia relented, "Alright then... it wasn't such a big deal anyway. Don't be too harsh on Sebastian-he's just a bit thick and didn't think it through. I know he didn't mean any harm." Sebastian, waiting nearby, felt both touched and guilty hearing her words.

Sorry, Thalia. I didn't mean to deceive you. This is a well-intentioned lie. I hope you won't hold it againstwhen you eventually find out.

After ending the call, Thalia handed Sebastian's phone back to him. "Fine, Sebastian. I'll accept the car. Thank you." Sebastian breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. "Don't mention it." Thalia took the key and walked over to open the car door. When she saw the passenger seat piled high with Hermès bags, she paused in surprise and turned to ask Sebastian, “What are these?" Sebastian improvised: "Oh, those are bags that Victoria and Charlotte bought for you. To cheer you up, they said."

Thalia took a photo and sent it to Victoria and Charlotte. Both had already coordinated their story, and their responses matched Sebastian's explanation perfectly. Finally convinced, Thalia felt a wave of warmth wash over her. She thanked her two friends and exchanged sheartfelt messages with them. Seeing that everything was settled, Sebastian spoke up: "Well, Thalía, since you've got plans tonight, I'll get out of your hair. You can drive this car home." Thalia asked, "Sebastian, if you cin this car, how will you get back after I take it? Would you liketo drop you somewhere?"

Sebastian waved his hands dismissively. "No need, no need. I'll ring my driver to pickup. Mi hip into that coffee shop nearby to get a cappuccino for Victoria first. You know how fussy she is about her coffee." Asher's car was actually parked in the underground garage of a nearby shopping center, where Sebastian was due to meet him shortly.

Thalia didn't suspect anything and waved goodbye. "I'll be off then. Bye!" "Cheers!" Sebastian replied. ♡ (0) mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1