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Chapter 159

    Chapter 159 After Sienna''s three trending hashtags exploded online , many of her fans flocked to Drake Ashcroft''s social media page to leavements - some begging for his help , others hurling abuse at him . Following the incident , Sienna herself had called Drake numerous times , but he hadn''t answered a single call . She then went to the Ashcroft Group headquarters to find him in person , only to be blocked at reception .


    Sienna received no help from Drake , but instead witnessed his public confession post . When Celine called , Sienna was arguing with the receptionist at the Ashcroft Group . Hair disheveled , Sienna was shouting at the top of her lungs ,pletely abandoning any pretense ofdylike behavior . " I''m your CEO''s girlfriend - let me in , for God''s sake ! " The receptionist was thoroughly unimpressed . " I''m sorry , Ms. Carroll , but Mr.


    Ashcroft has specifically instructed that you are not to be admitted . " Sienna was furious . " That''s total BS ! Drake would never ban me from entering . Call him right now . " The receptionist maintained a nk expression . " Mr. Ashcroft gave explicit instructions that you are not to be admitted . " It was at this moment that Celine''s call came through . Sienna ignored the first call . After it automatically disconnected , Celine called again .


    Sienna answered irritably , " What do you want ? " " Sienna , have you seen Drake''s public statement yet ? Oh my God , I never thought Drake would do something like this . Don''t take it too hard - all men are trash anyway. " Sienna froze . " Public statement ? What public statement ? " Celine let out an exaggerated " Oh ! " " You haven''t checked Twitter ? " Sienna snapped , " Been a little busy here . " Celine sounded rather pleased by the misfortune .


    " Well , you''d better take a look , like , right now . " After hanging up , Sienna opened Twitter . Drake''s confession post was trending . 14:43 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 98.1 Chapter 159 With a growing sense of foreboding , she clicked on it . Ten minutester , Sienna waspletely devastated .


    Drake had not only confirmed that the leaked chat logs showing Sienna as the other woman were genuine , but be had also made a heartfelt apology to Thalia , admitting his mistakes and begging for her forgiveness . Celine had called specifically to witness Sienna''s humiliation . By now , news of her disgrace had spread throughout their entire social circle . Sienna walked out of the Ashcroft Group building in a daze . At Asher ckwood''spound .


    The man sat on the sofa , his dark eyes unfathomable , his expression impassive . " What''s the situation over in Russia ? " Luke replied , " Our people have located where Tom Malfoy is holding Ms. Lucy . He didn''t take her to his headquarters but is keeping her at a military base in Pnd . The local police there have been in cahoots with Malfoy for at least two years now . " Asher''s eyes turned cold , his lips curving into a mocking smile . " I never expected them to rescue her anyway .


    " Luke said , " Leo Kim''s team will move tonight . " Early the next morning , a light rain was falling . In early April , the spring breeze was like a pen and the fine rain like ink , sketching the vitality of spring . Rainy days were perfect for sleeping in . But Thalia hadn''t been sleeping welltely and naturally woke up around seven in the morning . The temperature was low in the morning .


    Thalia wore a pure white silk nightgown with a shawl draped over her shoulders , leaning against the floor - to - ceiling window , watching the rain curtain outside and letting her mind wander . The rain pattered steadily , and the air was humid . In this weather , she suddenly felt like taking a walk in the rain with an umbre . No sooner thought than done .


    98.3 % Distoric Actually A True Heiress Chapter 159 Thalia changed into a light gray thin sweater with light blue straight - cut jeans . Just as she came downstairs , Tha saw a familiar car . A ck Bentley with a license te ending in five eights . Asher looked up and saw Tha standing in the rain with an umbre , and was momentarily startled . He hadn''t expected Thalia toe downstairs at this hour .


    Asher quickly grabbed an umbre , got out of the car , and walked towards Thalía . Thalia stood motionless, watching the familiar figuree closer and closer . That face with its deep contours and handsome features became gradually clearer through the rain . Within the short distance , the man''s face seemed to have absorbed the moisture of the rain , softening his usually hard features . Asher stopped in front of Thalia , his dark eyes filled with tenderness and joy .


    His voice was slightly hoarse , " Lia … " Thalia''s gaze was cool as she looked up at him slightly . " What brings you here ? " Asher''s Adam''s apple bobbed . " Lucy has been rescued . " Thalia''s eyes widened suddenly , and her voice unconsciously rose . She stepped forward , her expression unusually excited . " Really ? Where is she ? Has she returned to London ? Take me to see her ! " Asher said gently , " Yes , she just arrived in London . That''s why I came to find you .


    " " I''ll go with you , " Thalia''s eyes grew moist . " Thank you … " Asher''s throat tightened . " No need to be so formal with me . " Thalia followed Asher to the car . He opened the door for her , instinctively putting his hand on top of the door frame to ensure she wouldn''t bump her head . Thalia noticed this gesture . Her eyshes fluttered as she lowered her eyes without saying anything . Asher closed the door and walked around to the driver''s side to get in .


    " Fancy stopping for a bit of breakfast ? " On the road , while waiting at a red light , Asher nced at Thalia in the rearview mirror . Thalia shook her head . " No thanks . I just want to see Lucy as soon as possible . " 1441 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress Chapter 159 " Right you are , " Asher didn''t press the matter . He took out his phone and sent Luke a message . [ Prepare breakfast .


    Full English , some scones , eggs Benedict , and those crumpets she likes with the good marmde . ] These were all the breakfast items that Lia enjoyed . Luke : [ Right away , sir . ] There were just the two of them in the car . The air was quiet and still . The light turned green . As the car started moving , Thalia suddenly asked , " Was it the police who rescued her , or … your people ? " Asher replied calmly , " The local police were bought off by Malfoy long ago .


    " Implying that it was his people who had rescued her . Thalia pursed her lips . " Are they alright ? Was anyone injured ? " Asher was momentarily taken aback . Thalia was concerned about his men - was this indirectly showing concern for him ? The corners of his eyes and eyebrows were tinged with barely perceptible joy . He replied , " Malfoy had Lucy locked up in a military base in Pnd . They were armed . Several of my men were seriously injured . " Thalia''s breath tightened .


    As he spoke , Asher was observing Thalia''s expression through the rearview mirror . As expected , Thalia''s face grew grave when she heard that people had been injured . Not wanting her to worry too much , Asher quickly added , " But it''s fine . None of the injured are in life - threatening danger . They''ll recover after some rest . " Only then did Thalia breathe a sigh of relief . " That''s good . " After a brief silence , Thalia asked again , " Have you notified my father and Victoria ?


    " 14:43 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress Chapter 159 Asher replied , " Yes , they''re on their way there now . " Thalia made a soft sound of acknowledgment , lowering her eyes , lost in thought . Asher''s gaze kept returning to Thalia in the rearview mirror . Seeing her preupied and silent , Asher initiated conversation . " Why are you up so early today ? " Thalia responded absently , " I haven''t been sleeping well the past few days .


    " Asher said , " Now that Lucy''s been rescued , you can finally get a good night''s sleep. " Thalia looked up at his words , meeting Asher''s eyes in the rearview mirror . " Are you sure Tom Malfoy won''te back for revenge ? " ? ( 0 )
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