Chapter 3 Drake seemed to suddenly remember his girlfriend was still there . Like waking from a trance , he dropped his hand from Siennas waist and stepped back . His friends , following his gaze to Thalia , scrambled to smooth things over . Lets keep playing . Sienna , skip the drinks if your stomachs bad just do truth or dare instead . Yeah , truth or dares perfect ! Drake composed himself and returned to the sofa , He expected Thalia to be jealous , to show some sign of hurt . But she said nothing . Her indifference unsettled him more than any reaction could have . Something about her felt different tonight . The silence stretched between them . Drake was considering an explanation when another round of cheers erupted from the group . Sienna lost again ! Truth or dare ? His attention snapped back to Sienna . Dare , she said , throwing Drake a loaded glance over her shoulder . Alright , pick from the dare cards . Someone produced a stack of cards . Sienna drew one casually . The readers eyes went wide , darting between Sienna , Drake , and Thalia . A girl peeked at the card and gasped . What is it ? Whatd she get ? Kiss any guy in the room of your choice , the reader announced , shooting Drake a nervous glance . 15:37 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True jers 2.0 % Chapter 3 The temperature in the room seemed to drop ten degrees as Drakes expression turned glacial , Sienna , apparently oblivious to the tension , stood up with a playful smile and approached a handsome man nearby . Chase , mind if I kiss you ? Chase glanced at Drakes murderous expression , frozen in place . When he didnt respond , Sienna leaned in , arms sliding around his neck . Enough ! Drakes shout cut through the room . He stormed over , grabbed Siennas hand , and pulled her out the door . The remaining guests exchanged looks before turning sympathetic eyes to Thalia . She took a sip of her drink , smiling easily . Why are you all looking at me ? They quickly looked away , pretending to be absorbed in their drinks and conversations . Thalia nursed her drink , feeling her heart grow colder . In her experience , Drake rarely showed strong emotions about anything . This was the first time shed een him lose control like this . When her glass was empty, she headed to the restroom . Through the door , she heard women talking by the sinks . Drakes lost it leaving his girlfriend here to run off with Sienna . Shows who he really cares about, doesnt it ? Did you see his face when Sienna was about to kiss Chase ? Terrifying . Poor girlfriend , watching her man lose it over another woman . Shes just a replacement anyway . Theyll break up soon , obviously . Everyone can see Drakes in love with Sienna . 15:37 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True S 2.2 % Chapter 3 Yeah , I- The voice cut off abruptly as Thalia emerged from the stall . The women hurried out , avoiding eye contact . Thalia calmly washed her hands . They were right about one thing she and Drake were headed for a breakup . But it wouldnt be him ending things . She was done . Back at the penthouse , exhausted , Thalia fell asleep quickly after her shower . Drake returned the next afternoon . He pushed open the bedroom door and frowned at the open suitcase on the floor . Whats this ? Thalia looked up from behind the closet door . Oh , youre back . Im heading home for a while . two years . She had accumulated a lot ove sort everything . When she left , she wouldn Her eyes caught on the fresh mark on his neck . She looked away , unfazed . She was done caring about what or who he did . Why the sudden trip home ? Still angry about last night ? Running away ? No , just missing my family . Want to visit . Drakes expression relaxed . Thats good . In three years , Thalia had never gone home . Shed spent every holiday alone . He couldnt leave his family to spend holidays with her , and he certainly couldnt bring her home for holidays . His mother , Caroline Ashcroft , would never accept someone without the right background . Im swamped with work , so I cant come with you . Whens your flight ? Ill have James drive you to the airport . 15:37 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True e 2.4 % Chapter 3 Thalia folded her favorite pieces carefully into the suitcase . Ive got a ride . Drake tried to hide his relief . Hed dreaded her asking him to meet her parents . After three years , normal couples would be discussing marriage . But he wasnt normal . He was Drake Ashcroft , sole heir to Ashcroft Capital . Their social divide was an unbridgeable gap . Drake knew they had no future . Meeting parents would be pointless . He was grateful Thalia understood this , never pushing for more . His friends words echoed : Keep both . If you feel guilty , just buy her nice things . Women are easy to please . Maybe he could marry Sienna , keep Thalia as his mistress . A woman like Thalia would never find another man of his status . She loved him too much to leave . Hed talk to her after she returned . Text me when you land , Drake said . Let me know when youre back in New York Ill pick you up . Thalia murmured a soft okay . I wont be back , she thought . Drakes phone rang . After a brief call , he turned to her : I need to go . About last night I shouldnt have left you there . I got you something . My assistant will drop it off . Thalia gave a noncommittal response . 270 % Chapter 3 As soon as Drake left , Thalias phone lit up with a message from Asher . 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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