Chapter 22 Chapter 22 The newcomer was an elegant woman in her thirties , radiating a refined presence . Thalia , Asher introduced , this is Dr. Sarah Bennett , the restoration expert I mentioned . Thalias eyes lit up with surprise and delight . Shed expected an elderly academic , not this striking woman . She rose quickly to shake hands . Bennett , Im Thalia Winters . I cant tell you how grateful I am for your help with my figurine . Oh dear , Sarah laughed warmly , eyes crinkling . Bennett sounds terribly formal . Sarah , please . Thalia flushed , embarrassed at her over formality . 14 Im so sorry I didnt mean to be stuffy . Not at all , Sarahs smile remained warm as her gaze flickered to Asher . I must say , youre quite surprising . Our Asher here is notoriously particular Ive been quite curious what sort of woman could capture his attention . Now I understand completely . Please , sit , Thalia pulled out a chair . After pouring tea for Sarah , Thalia hovered attentively . Hope its to your taste . Sarahs eyes danced with amusement as she sipped . Thalia , darling , do relax , Asher interjected . Bennett is being very well compensated . You neednt fuss so . Thalia smiled and returned to her seat beside him . Always ruining my fun , Asher , Sarah mock pouted . Turning to Thalia , she asked brightly , Did you bring the piece with you , dear ? Not yet would you mind coming back to the house with me after dinner ? I can show you then . Of course , Sarah agreed readily . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 After dinner , Sarah accompanied Thalia to the Winters estate . Thalia carefully unwrapped the broken figurine . Do you think it can be saved ? Sarah examined the pieces , brow furrowing . Quite thoroughly shattered , isnt it ? Thalia held her breath . But dont worry , dear . Now its in my hands , I promise to restore it properly . Thalia exhaled in relief . Thank you so much . My pleasure . Sarah was privately thrilled . Ashers restoration fee was extraordinarily generous for such a small project . Do you have any photos of the original piece ? Yes , Ill send them to you. Ill contact you if I need any other details . Shall we call it a night ? Let me have the driver take you home . That would be lovely . With the restoration arranged , Thalia turned her thoughts to settling scores with Drake and Sienna . She called her cousin Alexander . Alex ? I need a favor . That evening , fresh from her shower , Thalias phone buzzed with an unknown New York number . Thinking it might be a client , she answered . Hello ? Silence . She tried again twice . Still nothing . If you wont speak , Im hanging up . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 Its me . Drakes voice . Thalia , unblock my number and WhatsApp . Her brow creased . His tone turned awkward . Cant we stop fighting ? Ive missed you these past few days . I shouldnt have said those things . I was wrong . It doesnt matter anymore . Were over . Over ? His voice went cold . I never agreed to that . This isnt a divorce I dont need your agreement . Thalias tone was ice . Dont contact me again , Drake . She hung up and blocked the new number . Thalia turned her attention to her career plans . While she could open her own practice , she lacked the reputation to make it successful immediately . She decided to join an established firm first , build her name , then strike out on her own later . When she shared this thinking with Asher , he was completely supportive . Youre brilliant youll make quite a name for yourself . Have you considered Sinclair & Klein ? Theyre the top firm in London currently . After consideration , Thalia nodded . Ill send them my CV . Meanwhile , Drake stared at his silent phone , feeling hollow . How could Thalia be so cold ? Ending things without a backward glance ? He lay in her old bed , breathing in the lingering scent from her pillow . Burying his face in it , he imagined her face . Thalia , I miss you . God , how he missed her . Sienna entered then . Drake ? Dinners ready . He pulled her down suddenly , passion igniting . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 At the height of intimacy , Drake called out mindlessly : Thalia , my Thalía , I miss you so much … Beneath him , Sienna froze . Her face went white . The next day , Charlotte organized drinks to celebrate Thalias return . At the bar , the three women settled into their booth . N That Grace is going to be trouble , Charlotte declared , downing her drink . Her attitude yesterday was appalling . Victoria nodded . She does seem rather difficult . Your future sister in law may prove challenging . Charlotte scoffed . Sister in law ? Please . Shes the housekeepers daughter . Ward sounds better than orphan living on charity , doesnt it ? Thalias eyes widened she hadnt known Grace was the housekeepers child . Why did the Blackwoods take her in ? Victoria lowered her voice . According to James , Lady Blackwood was being robbed . Their housekeeper took the knife meant for her . Before she died , Lady Blackwood promised her Chapter 22 Chapter 22 The newcomer was an elegant woman in her thirties , radiating a refined presence . Thalia , Asher introduced , this is Dr. Sarah Bennett , the restoration expert I mentioned . Thalias eyes lit up with surprise and delight . Shed expected an elderly academic , not this striking woman . She rose quickly to shake hands . Bennett , Im Thalia Winters . I cant tell you how grateful I am for your help with my figurine . Oh dear , Sarah laughed warmly , eyes crinkling . Bennett sounds terribly formal . Sarah , please . Thalia flushed , embarrassed at her over formality . 14 Im so sorry I didnt mean to be stuffy . Not at all , Sarahs smile remained warm as her gaze flickered to Asher . I must say , youre quite surprising . Our Asher here is notoriously particular Ive been quite curious what sort of woman could capture his attention . Now I understand completely . Please , sit , Thalia pulled out a chair . After pouring tea for Sarah , Thalia hovered attentively . Hope its to your taste . Sarahs eyes danced with amusement as she sipped . Thalia , darling , do relax , Asher interjected . Bennett is being very well compensated . You neednt fuss so . Thalia smiled and returned to her seat beside him . Always ruining my fun , Asher , Sarah mock pouted . Turning to Thalia , she asked brightly , Did you bring the piece with you , dear ? Not yet would you mind coming back to the house with me after dinner ? I can show you then . Of course , Sarah agreed readily . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 After dinner , Sarah accompanied Thalia to the Winters estate . Thalia carefully unwrapped the broken figurine . Do you think it can be saved ? Sarah examined the pieces , brow furrowing . Quite thoroughly shattered , isnt it ? Thalia held her breath . But dont worry , dear . Now its in my hands , I promise to restore it properly . Thalia exhaled in relief . Thank you so much . My pleasure . Sarah was privately thrilled . Ashers restoration fee was extraordinarily generous for such a small project . Do you have any photos of the original piece ? Yes , Ill send them to you. Ill contact you if I need any other details . Shall we call it a night ? Let me have the driver take you home . That would be lovely . With the restoration arranged , Thalia turned her thoughts to settling scores with Drake and Sienna . She called her cousin Alexander . Alex ? I need a favor . That evening , fresh from her shower , Thalias phone buzzed with an unknown New York number . Thinking it might be a client , she answered . Hello ? Silence . She tried again twice . Still nothing . If you wont speak , Im hanging up . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 Its me . Drakes voice . Thalia , unblock my number and WhatsApp . Her brow creased . His tone turned awkward . Cant we stop fighting ? Ive missed you these past few days . I shouldnt have said those things . I was wrong . It doesnt matter anymore . Were over . Over ? His voice went cold . I never agreed to that . This isnt a divorce I dont need your agreement . Thalias tone was ice . Dont contact me again , Drake . She hung up and blocked the new number . Thalia turned her attention to her career plans . While she could open her own practice , she lacked the reputation to make it successful immediately . She decided to join an established firm first , build her name , then strike out on her own later . When she shared this thinking with Asher , he was completely supportive . Youre brilliant youll make quite a name for yourself . Have you considered Sinclair & Klein ? Theyre the top firm in London currently . After consideration , Thalia nodded . Ill send them my CV . Meanwhile , Drake stared at his silent phone , feeling hollow . How could Thalia be so cold ? Ending things without a backward glance ? He lay in her old bed , breathing in the lingering scent from her pillow . Burying his face in it , he imagined her face . Thalia , I miss you . God , how he missed her . Sienna entered then . Drake ? Dinners ready . He pulled her down suddenly , passion igniting . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 At the height of intimacy , Drake called out mindlessly : Thalia , my Thalía , I miss you so much … Beneath him , Sienna froze . Her face went white . The next day , Charlotte organized drinks to celebrate Thalias return . At the bar , the three women settled into their booth . N That Grace is going to be trouble , Charlotte declared , downing her drink . Her attitude yesterday was appalling . Victoria nodded . She does seem rather difficult . Your future sister in law may prove challenging . Charlotte scoffed . Sister in law ? Please . Shes the housekeepers daughter . Ward sounds better than orphan living on charity , doesnt it ? Thalias eyes widened she hadnt known Grace was the housekeepers child . Why did the Blackwoods take her in ? Victoria lowered her voice . According to James , Lady Blackwood was Chapter 22 Chapter 22 The newcomer was an elegant woman in her thirties , radiating a refined presence . Thalia , Asher introduced , this is Dr. Sarah Bennett , the restoration expert I mentioned . Thalias eyes lit up with surprise and delight . Shed expected an elderly academic , not this striking woman . She rose quickly to shake hands . Bennett , Im Thalia Winters . I cant tell you how grateful I am for your help with my figurine . Oh dear , Sarah laughed warmly , eyes crinkling . Bennett sounds terribly formal . Sarah , please . Thalia flushed , embarrassed at her over formality . 14 Im so sorry I didnt mean to be stuffy . Not at all , Sarahs smile remained warm as her gaze flickered to Asher . I must say , youre quite surprising . Our Asher here is notoriously particular Ive been quite curious what sort of woman could capture his attention . Now I understand completely . Please , sit , Thalia pulled out a chair . After pouring tea for Sarah , Thalia hovered attentively . Hope its to your taste . Sarahs eyes danced with amusement as she sipped . Thalia , darling , do relax , Asher interjected . Bennett is being very well compensated . You neednt fuss so . Thalia smiled and returned to her seat beside him . Always ruining my fun , Asher , Sarah mock pouted . Turning to Thalia , she asked brightly , Did you bring the piece with you , dear ? Not yet would you mind coming back to the house with me after dinner ? I can show you then . Of course , Sarah agreed readily . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 After dinner , Sarah accompanied Thalia to the Winters estate . Thalia carefully unwrapped the broken figurine . Do you think it can be saved ? Sarah examined the pieces , brow furrowing . Quite thoroughly shattered , isnt it ? Thalia held her breath . But dont worry , dear . Now its in my hands , I promise to restore it properly . Thalia exhaled in relief . Thank you so much . My pleasure . Sarah was privately thrilled . Ashers restoration fee was extraordinarily generous for such a small project . Do you have any photos of the original piece ? Yes , Ill send them to you. Ill contact you if I need any other details . Shall we call it a night ? Let me have the driver take you home . That would be lovely . With the restoration arranged , Thalia turned her thoughts to settling scores with Drake and Sienna . She called her cousin Alexander . Alex ? I need a favor . That evening , fresh from her shower , Thalias phone buzzed with an unknown New York number . Thinking it might be a client , she answered . Hello ? Silence . She tried again twice . Still nothing . If you wont speak , Im hanging up . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 Its me . Drakes voice . Thalia , unblock my number and WhatsApp . Her brow creased . His tone turned awkward . Cant we stop fighting ? Ive missed you these past few days . I shouldnt have said those things . I was wrong . It doesnt matter anymore . Were over . Over ? His voice went cold . I never agreed to that . This isnt a divorce I dont need your agreement . Thalias tone was ice . Dont contact me again , Drake . She hung up and blocked the new number . Thalia turned her attention to her career plans . While she could open her own practice , she lacked the reputation to make it successful immediately . She decided to join an established firm first , build her name , then strike out on her own later . When she shared this thinking with Asher , he was completely supportive . Youre brilliant youll make quite a name for yourself . Have you considered Sinclair & Klein ? Theyre the top firm in London currently . After consideration , Thalia nodded . Ill send them my CV . Meanwhile , Drake stared at his silent phone , feeling hollow . How could Thalia be so cold ? Ending things without a backward glance ? He lay in her old bed , breathing in the lingering scent from her pillow . Burying his face in it , he imagined her face . Thalia , I miss you . God , how he missed her . Sienna entered then . Drake ? Dinners ready . He pulled her down suddenly , passion igniting . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 At the height of intimacy , Drake called out mindlessly : Thalia , my Thalía , I miss you so much … Beneath him , Sienna froze . Her face went white . The next day , Charlotte organized drinks to celebrate Thalias return . At the bar , the three women settled into their booth . N That Grace is going to be trouble , Charlotte declared , downing her drink . Her attitude yesterday was appalling . Victoria nodded . She does seem rather difficult . Your future sister in law may prove challenging . Charlotte scoffed . Sister in law ? Please . Shes the housekeepers daughter . Ward sounds better than orphan living on charity , doesnt it ? Thalias eyes widened she hadnt known Grace was the housekeepers child . Why did the Blackwoods take her in ? Victoria lowered her voice . According to James , Lady Blackwo Chapter 22 Chapter 22 The newcomer was an elegant woman in her thirties , radiating a refined presence . Thalia , Asher introduced , this is Dr. Sarah Bennett , the restoration expert I mentioned . Thalias eyes lit up with surprise and delight . Shed expected an elderly academic , not this striking woman . She rose quickly to shake hands . Bennett , Im Thalia Winters . I cant tell you how grateful I am for your help with my figurine . Oh dear , Sarah laughed warmly , eyes crinkling . Bennett sounds terribly formal . Sarah , please . Thalia flushed , embarrassed at her over formality . 14 Im so sorry I didnt mean to be stuffy . Not at all , Sarahs smile remained warm as her gaze flickered to Asher . I must say , youre quite surprising . Our Asher here is notoriously particular Ive been quite curious what sort of woman could capture his attention . Now I understand completely . Please , sit , Thalia pulled out a chair . After pouring tea for Sarah , Thalia hovered attentively . Hope its to your taste . Sarahs eyes danced with amusement as she sipped . Thalia , darling , do relax , Asher interjected . Bennett is being very well compensated . You neednt fuss so . Thalia smiled and returned to her seat beside him . Always ruining my fun , Asher , Sarah mock pouted . Turning to Thalia , she asked brightly , Did you bring the piece with you , dear ? Not yet would you mind coming back to the house with me after dinner ? I can show you then . Of course , Sarah agreed readily . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 After dinner , Sarah accompanied Thalia to the Winters estate . Thalia carefully unwrapped the broken figurine . Do you think it can be saved ? Sarah examined the pieces , brow furrowing . Quite thoroughly shattered , isnt it ? Thalia held her breath . But dont worry , dear . Now its in my hands , I promise to restore it properly . Thalia exhaled in relief . Thank you so much . My pleasure . Sarah was privately thrilled . Ashers restoration fee was extraordinarily generous for such a small project . Do you have any photos of the original piece ? Yes , Ill send them to you. Ill contact you if I need any other details . Shall we call it a night ? Let me have the driver take you home . That would be lovely . With the restoration arranged , Thalia turned her thoughts to settling scores with Drake and Sienna . She called her cousin Alexander . Alex ? I need a favor . That evening , fresh from her shower , Thalias phone buzzed with an unknown New York number . Thinking it might be a client , she answered . Hello ? Silence . She tried again twice . Still nothing . If you wont speak , Im hanging up . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 Its me . Drakes voice . Thalia , unblock my number and WhatsApp . Her brow creased . His tone turned awkward . Cant we stop fighting ? Ive missed you these past few days . I shouldnt have said those things . I was wrong . It doesnt matter anymore . Were over . Over ? His voice went cold . I never agreed to that . This isnt a divorce I dont need your agreement . Thalias tone was ice . Dont contact me again , Drake . She hung up and blocked the new number . Thalia turned her attention to her career plans . While she could open her own practice , she lacked the reputation to make it successful immediately . She decided to join an established firm first , build her name , then strike out on her own later . When she shared this thinking with Asher , he was completely supportive . Youre brilliant youll make quite a name for yourself . Have you considered Sinclair & Klein ? Theyre the top firm in London currently . After consideration , Thalia nodded . Ill send them my CV . Meanwhile , Drake stared at his silent phone , feeling hollow . How could Thalia be so cold ? Ending things without a backward glance ? He lay in her old bed , breathing in the lingering scent from her pillow . Burying his face in it , he imagined her face . Thalia , I miss you . God , how he missed her . Sienna entered then . Drake ? Dinners ready . He pulled her down suddenly , passion igniting . 16:11 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 22 At the height of intimacy , Drake called out mindlessly : Thalia , my Thalía , I miss you so much … Beneath him , Sienna froze . Her face went white . The next day , Charlotte organized drinks to celebrate Thalias return . At the bar , the three women settled into their booth . N That Grace is going to be trouble , Charlotte declared , downing her drink . Her attitude yesterday was appalling . Victoria nodded . She does seem rather difficult . Your future sister in law may prove challenging . Charlotte scoffed . Sister in law ? Please . Shes the housekeepers daughter . Ward sounds better than orphan living on charity , doesnt it ? Thalias eyes widened she hadnt known Grace was the housekeepers child . Why did the Blackwoods take her in ? Victoria lowered her voice . According to James , Lady Blackwood was being robbed . Their housekeeper took the knife meant for her . Before she died , Lady Blackwood promised her one thing . Victoria paused , watching Thalia carefully . Well ? What was it ? Youll never guess what the dying housekeeper asked Lady Blackwood to promise … ( 10 ) ( 0 ) Chapter 23 Chapter 23 od was being robbed . Their housekeeper took the knife meant for her . Before she died , Lady Blackwood promised her one thing . Victoria paused , watching Thalia carefully . Well ? What was it ? Youll never guess what the dying housekeeper asked Lady Blackwood to promise … ( 10 ) ( 0 ) Chapter 23 Chapter 23 being robbed . Their housekeeper took the knife meant for her . Before she died , Lady Blackwood promised her one thing . Victoria paused , watching Thalia carefully . Well ? What was it ? Youll never guess what the dying housekeeper asked Lady Blackwood to promise … ( 10 ) ( 0 ) Chapter 23 Chapter 23 one thing . Victoria paused , watching Thalia carefully . Well ? What was it ? Youll never guess what the dying housekeeper asked Lady Blackwood to promise … ( 10 ) ( 0 ) Chapter 23 Chapter 23 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. 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