Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Well investigate the attempted rape , the officer said professionally . However , well also need to look into the assault charges . As its a criminal matter , the court will determine if it was reasonable self defense , Thalia nodded . Understood . After posting bail , she left with Asher . I can have the charges dropped , he offered once they were in his car . No need , she said . I can handle this . Night had fallen around them . In the darkness , Ashers features were barely visible . Lia , his voice was soft , you always handle everything alone . You could try leaning on me sometimes . Thalia fell silent . Then sighed . After Mum died , I was lost for a long time , she said quietly . When Father remarried , it felt like I had no one left in the world . The night was still around them . Her face was hidden in shadow , concealing the pain in her eyes . She tried to sound light . I suppose I got used to handling everything myself . Because I didnt know who else to trust anymore . Something in Ashers chest constricted . You have me , he said softly , his voice aching . Thalia didnt respond . Victorias words about Grace had planted a seed of doubt . 16:13 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 24 Grace , Ashers ward sister , might harbor feelings for him that she shouldnt . From what Thalia knew , Asher was quite fond of his sister . Yes , hed scolded Grace yesterday for her rudeness , but his anger seemed more about Graces poor manners reflecting badly on the family name . Not about defending Thalia . She knew she couldnt compete with the sister whod grown up alongside him . If conflict arose between her and Grace , Asher would likely take Graces side . To protect herself from future disappointment , Thalia decided not to count on his support . Her silence felt like defeat to Asher . He sighed , gently stroking her hair . Lia , remember this I will always be on your side . She murmured a soft mm , head still lowered . After dropping Thalia home , Asher made a call to have the assault charges withdrawn . Then he called his assistant . Find out which hospital those two are in . Handle it . Tattoos lay in his hospital bed post surgery , Bleached Hair in the next bed . A masked man entered their room . They recognized him hed transferred £ 5,000 to each of them earlier to harass the woman . This disaster was his fault ! Both testicles ruined no children in his future . £ 5,000 wasnt nearly enough compensation . You bastard , Tattoos snarled . Why didnt you warn us she was trained ? Shes destroyed my future ! Shut it , the man snapped . £ 30,000 each . When the police ask , say you were drunk and stupid. No mention of being hired . Understood ? Bleached Hair agreed instantly . 16:13 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Be Chapter 24 His dislocated shoulder would heal . £ 30,000 was a windfall . But Tattoos protested . £ 30,000 ? For what she did to me ? I want £ 100,000 ! The masked man relaxed . Only £ 100,000 . His employer had authorized up to £ 500,000 to keep them quiet . If they implicated anyone , the Winters and Blackwoods would investigate , leading straight to her . Hed been prepared to offer £ 200,000 . Fine , he said quietly . Send your account details . But breathe a word of this , and you wont just lose the money youll lose everything . Clear ? He leaned closer . Prison time for assault is nothing compared to what well do if you talk . Think carefully . Both men paled . Anyone who could casually offer that much money was dangerous . They believed his threat . Shortly after he left , William , Ashers assistant , arrived . What now- Tattoos started , thinking the masked man had returned , then stopped short seeing a different face . What ? Williams eyes narrowed . Someone else was here ? No one . Tattoos looked up . Who are you ? Why did you harass Miss Winters tonight ? She looked good . We were drunk . Stupid mistake . Bleached Hair nodded quickly . Yeah , she was hot . Watch your mouth , Williams voice went cold . Keep talking like that and youll lose your tongues . Two men in black suits stepped forward from behind him . 16:13 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Chapter 24 The patients froze . Only now did they realize whom theyd crossed . William pressed . The truth . Think carefully , Remembering the masked mans threat , they stuck to their story , Just drunk idiots making a bad choice , Getting nothing more , William left . The next morning , Thalia received a call the assault charges had been dropped . She wasnt surprised . Clearly Ashers doing . Though confident she could defend herself in court and prove self defense , she saw no need to refuse his help now . She called to thank him politely . Lia , he sounded displeased , dont thank me . I never want to hear that word from you again . Standing by her bedroom window , she replied softly , Alright . Those men who hurt you , he continued , theyll pay for it . Worried he might do something illegal , she said , Theyve suffered enough , and the law will handle the rest . Leave it to the courts . His voice dropped dangerously low . Anyone who hurts you answers to me . Thalia listened silently . She wondered : if Grace ever tried to hurt her , would he feel the same way ? ( 8 ) 16:13 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True 曰 ( 0 ) Chapter 25 Xx Chapter 25 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. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. 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