Chapter 12 Thalia smiled lightly . Youre right you dont know me at all . Turning to Sienna with mock sweetness , she added , Sure you dont want that photo ? Im about to leave … Siennas face tightened with frustration . She desperately wanted photos with the car . But with Thalia inside ? Her pride wouldnt allow it . Im not interested , she said stiffly . If you say so ! Bye ! Thalia waved cheerfully , hitting the gas and leaving them in the dust . As the blue Bentley disappeared , Sienna fumed . Drake , how did you end up with someone so desperate for attention ? Drake massaged his temples . She wasnt like this before . I dont know whats gotten into her lately pushing for marriage , renting cars … She probably feels threatened by me , Sienna suggested . Trying to fit in with our crowd with rental cars . Sienna crossed her arms , shaking her head with theatrical sympathy . But rentals are just rentals . She can take pictures , but its not really hers . Its embarrassing enough , Drake said , heading back inside . Later , Thalia parked the Bentley in a secure garage outside the gated community . She didnt want it in Drakes garage not time for revelations yet . Shed originally planned to tell Drake about her background herself , but now ? Let him figure it out . That evening , another all vegetarian dinner appeared . Thalia sat down with her takeout from Le Bernardin , the aroma of perfectly seasoned seafood filling the dining room . Drake couldnt help glancing at her food . 15:39 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True e 11.2 % Chapter 12 Butter poached lobster , pan seared sea bass the presentation was immaculate . The rich scent made his mouth water , especially compared to his plate of bland vegetables . Thalia savored each bite with obvious pleasure . He loved seafood too . They used to share meals at Le Bernardin , where Thalia would always save him the best bites . Drakes throat worked as he swallowed , watching her hopefully , expecting her to offer him a taste . Instead , Thalia enjoyed every morsel herself . Catching his stare , she asked innocently , Something wrong ? Drake covered his awkwardness with a cough . Could you not eat such strongly flavored food ? Before Thalia could respond , Sienna jumped in : Well , only common people need such heavy flavors . Thalia , maybe eat that somewhere else ? Drakes expression soured . Hed been practically drooling over that food , and Sienna had to call it common ? Thalia licked her lips , starting on another perfect bite . Sienna , you clearly dont know Drake well . Ask him if he likes common food . Sienna blinked . Drake , do you … ? Drakes eye twitched as he forced down some kale . Lets eat . Thalia hummed happily through her gourmet dinner , thoroughly enjoying herself . After dinner , Sienna prowled the living room . Drake , these curtains are awful . And that vase completely clashes with the room . She wrinkled her nose at the fresh flowers . Plus , Im allergic . Can we throw these out ? The curtains were Thalias choice , the vase her purchase , the flower arrangement her design . Sienna knew this , of course . Change whatever you want , Drake said carelessly . His eyes flicked to Thalia as he added , If youre allergic , well trash them . 15:39 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True 11.5 % Chapter 12 Thalia watched their performance silently . Not her house anymore anyway . Sienna , mistaking silence for hurt , felt triumphant . Thalia was losing . Drake called Rosa to remove the flowers . Rosa hesitated . Sir , but Miss Winters chose those … Drakes voice sharpened . So what ? Who owns this place ? Who signs your checks ? Its fine , Rosa , Thalia said calmly . Throw them out . As Rosa left with the vase , she muttered under her breath about drama queens and their endless demands . In the living room , Sienna draped herself on Drakes arm . Take me shopping for new curtains tomorrow ? Drake glanced at Thalia , irritated by her complete lack of jealousy . Why wasnt she upset about the flowers ? The very qualities hed prized in her understanding , accommodation now grated on him . A little jealousy wouldnt hurt . He was suddenly tired of her perfect composure . When he didnt respond , Sienna pouted , tugging his arm . Drake , are you listening ? He grunted acknowledgment , distracted . page The next day , Sienna went on a decorating rampage , ordering workers to replace curtains and accessories . Everything Thalia had chosen went into dumpsters . When Thalia returned , Sienna met her eyes triumphantly . Thalia merely glanced at the chaos before heading upstairs . 15:39 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True ess 11.7 % Chapter 12 Shed packed most things already , leaving only essentials and a few days clothes . 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