Chapter 7 Thalia took a seat in the armchair opposite Caroline , meeting her gaze with quiet composure . I never wanted to marry into the Ashcroft family . Caroline didnt believe it for a second . She studied Thalia carefully . So this was the girl her son had been dating for three years . Pretty enough , she had to admit , and carried herself well . Despite her middle class background , she didnt have that obvious social climbing desperation Caroline was used to seeing . Caroline had deliberately thrown that barb earlier , hoping to see her squirm . But the girl hadnt flinched , maintaining her poise and speaking with surprising confidence . Not that it mattered . Just another gold digger with delusions of grandeur , no matter how well she played it off . No need to pretend with me , Carolines voice dripped with condescension . Im a woman too I know exactly what youre thinking . Drakes quite the catch , isnt he ? A trust fund baby whos been bankrolling your lifestyle . Must be nice . I dont want his money , Thalia replied . Carolines laugh was cold . You social climbers are all the same . Playing hard to get while taking everything you can . Why else would you be with Drake ? Thalia had to smile at that . Ashcroft , are you suggesting your son has nothing to offer except his trust fund ? How dare you ! Carolines perfectly controlled breathing hitched . Such insolence ! Drake said you were sweet and accommodating . Clearly , he was mistaken . Thalia calmly sipped her tea . And no manners , Caroline sneered . Not even offering tea to your elder . 15:38 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True fees 6.1 % Chapter 7 Thalias smile was pure Manhattan frost . My apologies , Mrs. Ashcroft . I assumed you wouldnt want to drink from anything in my modest apartment . Wouldnt want to lower your standards , Caroline was seething . Where had Drake found this insufferable girl ? Taking a calming breath , she continued . Let me be clear : The Ashcroft family isnt open to just anyone . Marrying Drake ? Not happening . Thalia murmured . Sienna is my choice for a daughter in law . Her family has known ours for generations . She was Drakes first love . Save yourself the embarrassment and step aside . Thalias lips curved slightly . She remembered overhearing Drakes phone call about Ashcroft Capitals liquidity crisis , how their projects were stalling , hemorrhaging money . Shed considered helping then . Though Drake clearly had no intention of marriage , three years of dating meant something . She could have arranged investment through her channels . That was why shed gone to the bar that night to discuss possibly investing in Ashcroft Capital . Her father wouldnt help , given their estrangement . But her cousin Alexander , now CEO of Sterling Industries and one of Britains fastest growing companies , would have helped if shed asked . But then shed heard Drake call her Siennas replacement . Coming back to the present , Thalia told Caroline , Dont worry . Im returning to London in a few days . I wont be coming back . Caroline hadnt expected it to be this easy . She was suspicious . No demands for compensation ? No drama ? Something felt off , but she couldnt place what . Thalia checked her watch . If youll excuse me , I have an appointment . Good day . Without waiting for a response , she grabbed her bag and left . Caroline sat there , stunned . Did she just leave ? 15:38 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True es 6.4 % Chapar The absurdute nerved Caroline fumed to herst . Teving before I did her . Zero respect for her elders shed worn her most impressive jewelry today , intending to the middle clan girl with the vast difference between their worlds . Shed imagined Thalia serving her tes with trembling hands , perhaps calling rate in tears later . This was not how shed expected things to go . After Thalia left , Caroline had no reason to stay . She stormed out , already composing her complaints about Thalia to Drake . She had a thousand grievances about this ill mannered girl ! Her driver was waiting outside . Shortly after getting in the car , she received Siennas call . Smoothing her voice into something warmer , she answered . Sienna , darling , you wont believe how that girlfriend of Drakes just behaved . Absolutely no class though what else can you expect from new money ? Siennas heart leapt . Perfect if Thalia had offended Caroline , Drake would have to end things , no matter how reluctant he might be . Dont let her upset you , Sienna cooed . You cant expect manners from someone so … provincial . To Sienna , being middle class was practically the same as being a country bumpkin . Caroline continued , Youre such a dear . At least that girl had enough sense to say shes going back home and wont return . Good riddance ! She said that ? Sienna asked . So shes breaking up with Drake ? Shed better ! Even if she doesnt , Ill make sure they end things . After her behavior today ? Impossible ! 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