Chapter 11 The ice blue Bentley Continental GT gleamed in the morning sun , its unique color breathtaking . Thalias eyes lit up . She loved it . A man in an impeccable suit stepped out , offering her the keys with polished deference . Miss Winters , from Mr. Blackwood . Taking the keys . Thalia felt touched . Asher was incredibly generous the car must cost over $ 300,000 . Thank you , she said to the delivery man . My pleasure , Miss . Ill take my leave if theres nothing else . He gave a slight bow , maintaining perfect professionalism . Of course . As he left , Asher called . Hows the car ? His tone was casual , as if asking about lunch . Three hundred thousand dollars , discussed like grocery shopping . In their social circle , such gifts to fiancées were unremarkable . But after three years of middle class life , shed almost forgotten that world . I love it , Asher . Thank you . I remembered you like blue , his rich voice carried warmth . How did you know that ? She couldnt recall ever mentioning her color preference . A soft chuckle . During our tutoring sessions all your notebooks and pencil cases were light blue , Thalia was surprised hed noticed such details . 15:39 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True e 10.296 Chapter 11 She did love blue , and this ice blue Bentley had genuinely stunned her . The moment I saw it , I knew youd love it , Asher said softly . Take it for a spin ? Its perfectly sized for you . I will soon . After hanging up , Thalia sat in the drivers seat , hands on the wheel , feelings mixed . She had her license and had driven plenty these past three years. But always Drakes cars , while her own sat gathering dust in her familys London garage . With Drake , shed been more like his designated driver than girlfriend . Hed call from bars , too drunk to drive , expecting her to pick him up . Shed heard his friends mention how hed bought his previous girlfriend an $ 80,000 BMW after their breakup . Yet despite knowing her job required frequent travel court appearances , client meetings , case negotiations hed never once offered to get her a car . Not that shed wanted one from him , but comparing his attitude with Ashers made the difference in consideration painfully clear . Drakes version of care felt embarrassingly inadequate . Lost in thought , she heard an exclamation . Oh my god , what a gorgeous car ! Ive been dying to get one of these ! Siennas voice carried across the driveway . Through the window , Thalia saw Sienna and Drake approaching . Sienna hadnt expected to find her dream car an ice blue Bentley Continental outside Drakes house . Her family , while friends with the Ashcrofts , were hardly old money . Comfortable , but not wealthy . Recent business troubles had left her fathers company struggling . They were counting on her marriage to Drake to save them through Ashcroft Capitals support . Sienna made no effort to hide her enthusiasm , running her hands over the car like an excited teenager . 15:39 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True ON 10.5 % Chapter 11 Drake , take my picture ! She primped in the window , not realizing it was one way glass . From inside . Thalia watched her like a mildly interesting zoo exhibit . Just as Sienna was getting the perfect angle , Thalia lowered the window , meeting her eyes . Hello there . Thalias smile was sugar sweet . Sienna froze . Thalia ? What are you doing here ? Drake reached them . Seeing Thalia , his brow furrowed . Why are you renting a Bentley ? He didnt even ask just assumed shed rented it . Sienna recovered , smirking . Oh , photo shoot ? These luxury car rentals must cost what , a months salary for one picture ? Drakes frown deepened , disgust evident . Youre renting cars for social media ? Have you lost it ? Really , Thalia , Sienna added , everyone knows what lawyers make . People will just call you desperate for posting fake lifestyle photos . Why bother ? Thalia gave her an amused look . Speaking from experience with rentals ? Siennas smile faltered . Because she had rented before . When her social circle was posting cars and bags , shed begged her father for a luxury car . Hed refused , citing financial troubles . Angry and competitive , shed rented a Lamborghini for Instagram photos . The memory of embarrassment faded as she rallied at least shed rented a Lamborghini , worth over a million . Much more expensive than this Bentley . Though shed rented , shed never admit it to Drake . Your Gold Digger is Actually A True ea 10.7 % Chapter 11 Chin high , she declared , I dont need rentals . My Lamborghini in Paris cost way more than this . Oh ? Where is it now ? Thalia asked . Sienna lied smoothly . Got bored of it . Sports cars are flashy but impractical . I just got a Porsche Panamera you can take pictures with it sometime . No charge . Her tone dripped condescension . She did have a Panamera a used one . Her familys fortunes had fallen , her fathers business losing money yearly , their house mortgaged . If not for chasing Drake , she wouldnt have bought even that to keep up appearances . Ahh , Thalia drew out the sound . Didnt you want photos ? Feel free to use this one . Siennas face darkened . No thanks . Drake cut in : Thalia , since when did you become so desperate for attention ? ( 17 ) ( 0 ) Actually A True diz In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. 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