Chapter 164 Katie had passed the interview at Winters & Associates and officially started today as a sriedwyer . As Lucy Jenkins had also resigned from Sinir & Klein to join Thalia''s firm , Thalia arranged for Lucy Jenkins to be Katie''s assistant . Both young women were outgoing and cheerful , getting along splendidly . For the Sr case , Thalia organized the evidence ording to Rupert''s suggestions and drafted the statement of im .


    Near the end of the workday , Thalia received a call from a private investigator . " Ms. Winters , I''ve made progress regarding Drake Ashcroft and Grace that you asked me to investigate . Do you have time to meet today ? I have something to give you . " Thalia replied , " Yes , I''m about to finish work . Could youe to a café near my office ? " " Of course . " Thalia provided an address . " Half past six , see you at the café . " " Very well , Ms. Winters .


    " After hanging up , Rupert knocked and entered her office . " Ms. Winters , about what my aunt said to you yesterday - I''ve been thinking about it and feel I should apologize properly . " Thalia raised an eyebrow . " It''s really nothing . I know she was just joking . I didn''t take it to heart . " " How about this , " Rupert adjusted his sses on the bridge of his nose . " Let me take you out for dinner , as an apology on behalf of my aunt . " Thalia smiled . " That''s really not necessary .


    No need to be so formal . " Rupert looked at Thalia , hesitated , then touched the tip of his nose and said , " Alright then . " " Oh , by the way , " Thalia pulled out two thick , heavy man envelopes . " We received several new cases today . These two are in your area of expertise . " Rupert epted the case files , smiling . " New cases already ? As you promised , working with you certainly won''t leave me skint . " " Is that really the extent of your ambition , Rupert ?


    Just not being broke ? " Thalia smiled . " Take a look . " Your Cold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.4 % Chapter 164 Rupert opened the envelopes . They were trademark dispute cases . Rupert quickly scanned the materials , a smile ying on his lips . " Well , this should cover yesterday''s wine quite nicely . " Thalia also smiled . " I told you I wouldn''t let you lose out . " " Thanks , " Rupert put away the case files .


    After work , Thalia tidied her desk and went to the café downstairs for her appointment . Thalia pushed open the ss door and entered the café . In an inconspicuous corner , she spotted the private investigator dressed in ck and wearing a baseball cap . Thalia walked over and sat across from the man . " Hello , Mr. Horton . " The private investigator''s name was Marco Horton . " Hello , Ms. Winters . " After exchanging greetings , Marco rummaged through his backpack .


    " Miss , these are photos I''ve taken recently of Drake Ashcroft and Grace together . " The investigator handed over a man envelope . Thalia opened the envelope and began looking through the photos . Seeing images of Grace with Drake , Thalia curled her lips in a cold smile . " Just as I suspected . " " Also , here''s a recording I made of their meetingst night . " The investigator opened his phone . " I''ll send it to you .


    " Upon receiving the audio file , Thalia put on her earphones and pressed y . " 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 ! " This was Drake''s voice . Grace''s voice came through : " So what ? I''ve always wanted Thalia Winters dead ! " " Grace ! You originally said you just wanted to break up Thalia and Asher , not that you wanted her dead ! " " That was then .


    Now I simply want her dead . Only when she''s gone will my brother have eyes for me . " Upon hearing this , Thalia''s eyes shed with mockery and disdain . Huh , wanting her dead over a man . 99.5 % Chapter 164 " You''repletely insane ! " Drake''s voice sounded furious . " Drake Ashcroft , look at your pathetic , useless self . How utterly worthless you are ! No wonder Thalia doesn''t want you . 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 . " " Aren''t you afraid I''ll tell Asher everything you''ve done ? " " Hahahahaha … Did I hear that correctly ? Are you threatening me ? Don''t forget who stands behind me . 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 . " The recording ended there .


    After listening , Thalia''s brow furrowed . She had long suspected Grace''s feelings for Asher and had guessed that Grace was in contact with Drake , so she wasn''t surprised by the first part of the conversation . But then Grace mentioned she was working with Tom Malfoy . Thalia''s eyebrows knotted together in deep thought . This was truly unexpected . Should she tell Asher about this ? " Thank you , " Thalia said . " I''ll transfer the money to your ount as agreed . " " Very well .


    " Meanwhile , at Asher''spound . In the study , Asher sat in the chair behind his desk while Lucas stood in front , giving his report . " Sir , these are the results of the investigation into Miss Grace that you requested . " Lucas turned theptop screen toward Asher and ced it in front of him . Asher went through the materials one by one , his expression gradually darkening .


    " Our people have found that Miss Grace has been in close contact with Drake Ashcroft recently , " Lucas reported . " Based on the information gathered so far , it was Miss Grace who instructed Drake to call the police when Ms. Winters was kidnapped . " Lucas continued : " Ashcroft Group was on the verge of bankruptcy a few months ago , then suddenly received a 99.700 Chapter 164 substantial investment .


    I traced it to an overseas investmentpany whose legal representative is connected to Arno Jones , one of Tom Malfoy''s subordinates . " At this name , a cold gleam shed in Asher''s eyes . Asher''s lips curled slightly . " So Drake Ashcroft has also be Tom Malfoy''s man . " " There''s more … " Lucas hesitated . " Speak , " Asher''s eyes turned frigid . " There''s a recording about Miss Grace . " With that , Lucas took out his phone , opened the audio interface , and handed it to Asher .


    " Sir , perhaps you should listen to it yourself . " Asher frowned and opened the recording … ? ( 0 ) ( 0 )