Chapter 163 At the restaurant . Rupert elegantly cut into his steak . Thalia had ordered a bottle of Romanée - Conti Grand Cru red wine . A uniformed waiter decanted the wine for them . Rupert smiled . " Even if the judge supports all our ims in the Sr case , the legal fees would only be ￡ 200,000 . This bottle of wine alone costs ￡ 180,000 . Ms. Winters , I''d say you''re making rather a loss on this transaction .


    " Thalia gently swirled her wine ss , her star - like beautiful eyes containing a hint of amusement . " Not at all . I never make losing deals , " Rupert smiled at her , waiting for her to continue . " The revenue you can bring to Winters & Associates in a year is at least ten times the cost of this wine , " Thalia said with a smile . Rupert chuckled softly . " And here I thought Ms. Winters was just sshing the cash . I didn''t realize you''re such a shrewd businesswoman .


    " " But of course . Consider whose daughter I am . " When it came to business , who couldpare to London''s leading entrepreneur , Randolph Winters ? The dinner was thoroughly enjoyable . Rupert provided many practical suggestions and argumentation strategies . Thalia noted them all down . After dinner , Thalia called the waiter over to settle the bill . The waiter smiled politely and said , " Excuse me , madam , but the gentleman has already taken care of it .


    " Thalia''s hand , reaching for her card , paused . She looked up at Rupert sitting across from her . " Didn''t we agree that this one was my treat ? " Rupert''s lips curved upward . " Letting ady pay isn''t quite my style . " " … " Thalia puffed her cheeks slightly . " A ￡ 180,000 bottle of wine , ￡ 20,000 worth of food - you''ve spent ￡ 200,000 before you''ve even earned anything at Winters & Associates . Isn''t that a losing deal for you ?


    " 14:26 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 98.8 % Chapter 163 " Like you , I never make losing deals , " Rupert''s eyes twinkled with amusement . " With Ms. Winters '' impressivework and resources , I''m not worried about finding cases . I''m just waiting for you to bring me those big ticket briefs , " " Fair enough , " Thalia returned her card to her purse . " In that case , I won''t stand on ceremony . " Thalia had just put her card away and was preparing to leave .


    At that moment , a woman approached their table , her eyes wide with disbelief . " Rupert ? " The woman had reached their table . " It really is you ! " Rupert blinked in surprise . " Aunt Amanda ? " The woman , named Amanda Lysander , wore her chestnut - colored hair in a smart bob and had impable makeup . Though over forty , she was so well - preserved she looked barely thirty . " And who might this be ? " Amanda smiled warmly at Thalia .


    " This is my partner I''ve mentioned to you , Thalia Winters , " Rupert introduced , then turned to Thalia . " Thalia , this is my aunt . " " Hello , " Thalia smiled in greeting . " Hello there , " Amanda could barely contain her smile . " Rupert has mentioned you to me . " Thalia smiled faintly . " You rascal , " Amanda nudged Rupert with her elbow . " You only said Ms. Winters was an exceptionally skilledwyer . You never mentioned she was such a beauty .


    " Rupert''s face showed a hint of embarrassment . " Aunt Amanda … " " Ms. Winters , do you have a boyfriend ? " Amanda asked with remarkable familiarity . Thalia was taken aback . This was rather forward . " Aunt ! " Rupert quickly interrupted Amanda . The man''s ears had turned suspiciously red … " I''m so sorry , Ms. Winters . My aunt is a bit of a social menace . Please don''t mind her , " Rupert hurriedly exined . Thalia smiled and shook her head . " It''s quite alright .


    " Vairess 98.9 % Chapter 163 Amanda gave Rupert a meaningful look , lowering her voice . " I think this youngdy suits you perfectly . It''s rare to see you out with a woman . You should make a proper go of it ! " Though she had deliberately lowered her voice , Thalia was close enough to hear . Thalia awkwardly averted her gaze , pretending not to have heard . Rupert rubbed his temples helplessly . " Aunt , would you please stop fussing over me . " " How can I not fuss ?


    Do you know that a few years ago when you showed no interest in women, your mother and I both thought you might be gay ? We were both terribly anxious but didn''t dare ask you … " Before Amanda could finish , Rupert covered her mouth . " Now you''re just being ridiculous . " Thalia couldn''t help butugh . Amanda quickly stopped herself . " Well , um , Ms. Winters , our Rupert''s sexual orientation is perfectly normal . I''ve got something to attend to , so do carry on with your evening .


    " Thalia responded politely : " Alright, goodbye . " " Goodbye , future niece - in -w ! " Amanda''s eyes curved with mischief . Thalia : " … " After Amanda left , Rupert apologized profusely . " I''m terribly sorry , Ms. Winters . My aunt likes to talk absolute rubbish . Please don''t take it to heart . " " It''s fine , " Thalia smiled . " I wouldn''t have expected Rupert to face marriage pressure . I thought someone as exceptional as you would already have a girlfriend or fiancée .


    " Hearing this , Rupert gave Thalia a meaningful look before quickly averting his gaze . " I''m waiting for someone . " " What ? " Thalia didn''t understand at first , but quickly caught on after asking . " I see . " " It''s gettingte . Let me drive you home , " Rupert stood , picking up his jacket . " No need , " Thalia also stood up . " I drove here . " " You just had wine , " Rupert gently reminded her . " Oh , right , " Thalia said . " Don''t trouble yourself .


    I''ll call my driver to pick me up . " She had nned to go to the Winters family vi tonight to check on her sister anyway . " That works too . " Rupert didn''t insist further . 49049 Chapter 163 In a secluded vi on the outskirts of town . Drake Ashcroft shouted furiously , " You wanted to use me to get rid of Thalia ? You knew damn well Tom Malfoy would kill Lucy if the police were called , yet you still pushed me to contact them right away ! " Grace gave a coldugh . " So what ?


    I''ve always wanted Thalia Winters dead ! " " Grace ! " Drake bellowed , veins bulging on his forehead . " You originally said you just wanted to break up Thalia and Asher , not that you wanted her dead ! " " That was then . " Grace''s eyes were full of mockery as she curled her lips . " Now I simply want her dead . Only when she''s gone will my brother have eyes for me . " " You''repletely insane ! " Drake was so angry his chest heaved violently .


    He tried to lunge at her but was blocked by Grace''s bodyguards . " Drake Ashcroft , look at your pathetic , useless self . How utterly worthless you are ! No wonder Thalia doesn''t want you . " Grace''s face was filled with contempt . " Thalia wouldn''t give you the time of day even after breaking up with Asher . You''re of no use to me anymore . Our cooperation ends here . " Drake spoke venomously , " Aren''t you afraid I''ll tell Asher everything you''ve done ?


    " " Hahahahaha … " Grace burst intoughter as if she''d heard an excellent joke . " Did I hear that correctly ? " Grace looked at Drake with amusement . " Are you threatening me ? " " Don''t forget who stands behind me , " Grace said , relying on her powerful backing . " For Tom Malfoy , I''m far more useful than you . Guess what happens if you expose my actions , the ckwood family disowns me , and I lose my usefulness ? Do you think Tom Malfoy would spare you then ?


    " At the mention of Tom Malfoy , fear shed in Drake''s eyes . This was a madman who dared to hunt down Asher ckwood with heavy assault rifles in broad daylight ! Asher might have survived Tom Malfoy , but Drake Ashcroft certainly wouldn''t . He was just an ordinary rich kid , a yboy who only knew how to eat , drink , and be merry .


    Although he had recently been putting effort into running hispany , unlike his previous wasteful lifestyle , he was still an ordinary person without his own power base or professionally trained mercenaries . The bodyguards he hired would be eliminated within seconds if they faced Tom Malfoy''s men . If Tom Malfoy really targeted him , he would have absolutely no chance of survival . Thinking of this , Drake gritted his teeth , having no choice but to back down .


    99.1 % Chapter 153 Grace''s cooperation with Drake was terminated Neither of them noticed the camera hidden among the branches outside the vi . ?