Chapter 169 Many of Grace Bet''s previous actions had been directed at Thalia Winters . So today , Asher had specifically summoned Thalia to attend . In the ckwood family''s grand hall . Lady ckwood , hearing that her grandson had an important announcement to make and guessing it concerned Grace , had rushed back from the convalescent home . Andrew ckwood had also abandoned his work and hurried back . The entire family sat on sofas in the great hall , the atmosphere tense .


    Lady ckwood noticed Thalia sitting on the sofa and showed her displeasure . Feigning ignorance , she asked , " Asher , what''s all this about ? " All eyes turned to Asher . Asher''s expression was extremely calm . Unhurriedly , he took out his phone , made a call , and said coldly , " Bring her in . " Hanging up , Asher said dispassionately , " You''ll find out shortly , Grandmother . " Lady ckwood''s eyes darted anxiously back and forth . Five minutester , Lucas brought Grace in .


    Lady ckwood was momentarily stunned , then tremblingly approached , looking utterly disappointed as she eximed , " Grace , what on earth were you thinking , child ! " Grace looked ghastly - her face pale , lips cracked and dry , eyes sunken with dark circles beneath them . She appeared haggard and emaciated , like someone at death''s door . Lady ckwood felt a pang of sympathy . She hesitated , then asked , " Grace , dear , what have you been through ?


    How did you end up in such a dreadful state ? " " Grandmother … " Grace called out tearfully , looking pitiful and wronged . Lady ckwood''s heart trembled at the sound . After all , this was a child raised under her care . Though Grace had made mistakes , Lady ckwood couldn''t bear to see her in such a state . 16:49 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 98.8 % Chapter 169 Lady ckwood only knew that Grace had worked for Tom Malfoy , but wasn''t clear on the specifics .


    She didn''t know that Grace had deliberately instructed Drake Ashcroft to call the police , hoping Tom Malfoy would kill Thalia . She didn''t know that on the day of the engagement ceremony , Vanessa had kidnapped Lucy under Grace''s threats . She didn''t know that the knife wound Asher sustained at the engagement ceremony was rted to her precious granddaughter Grace . In her view , Grace had merely been manipted by Tom Malfoy and led astray - a mistake that could still be remedied .


    But in reality , Vanessa was already dead . Vanessa''s father , bodyguard Aaron , and Aaron''s mother had all been silenced by Tom Malfoy''s people . Grace was implicated , to varying degrees , in all these deaths . Nothing could make up for that . Asher spoke coldly : " Grace Bet , in front of the entire family today , I formally announce your expulsion from the family . From now on , you have no connection whatsoever to the ckwood family ." Grace''s eyes widened , her lips trembling .


    Lady ckwood frowned , her expression displeased as she sharply called out , " Asher ! " Asher ignored her , his gaze fixed directly on Grace , his eyes sharp and cold . " And kneel down . Apologize to Lia . " The man''s deep eyes gleamed with an intimidating coldness , his presence overwhelming . Grace paled , looking pitifully toward Lady ckwood , crying in a way designed to evoke sympathy .


    " Grandmother … " The elderly woman , feeling sorry for Grace , looked at Asher with mild reproach . " Asher , it was wrong of Grace to work for Tom Malfoy . I can discipline her ording to family tradition , but isn''t throwing her out of the family rather extreme ? " Hearing this , Thalia curled her lips slightly , a flicker of mockery in her eyes , but said nothing . Andrew , who knew all the inside details , held Lady ckwood back and said gravely , " Mother , please, that''s enough .


    " Lady ckwood had heart problems , and the family had concealed Grace''s involvement in murder to avoid upsetting her further . Asher was growing impatient , his features sharp with coldness . " Grace Bet , I told you to kneel and apologize to Lia . Are you deaf ? " " How can a ckwood daughter kneel to anyone ? " Lady ckwood''s chest heaved slightly with anger , her nostrils ring . " Asher , I''ve already said I''ll handle her discipline . Why are you being so hard on Grace ?


    Whatever she''s done , she''s still your sister ! " 16:49 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 98.9 % Chapter 169 " Sister ? " Asherughed coldly . " She''s no longer a member of our family , " Lady ckwood grew increasingly angry , raising her voice to demand , " Asher , how can you be so bloody heartless ? Didn''t you used to dote on Grace ? Why are you now determined to cast her out ? " Asher narrowed his eyes , emanating an icy , intimidating aura .


    " Grandmother , Grace harbours inappropriate feelings for her brother , hasmitted serious crimes , and has blood on her hands . Why do you still feel sympathy for such a person ? " Asher''s shocking statement caused Lady ckwood''s face to instantly pale . Her eyes widened as she eximed , " What on earth ! " Andrew and Catherine looked rmed , fearing Lady ckwood might have another heart attack . Andrew intervened to stop Asher from continuing , " Asher , that''s enough .


    Someone , help Lady ckwood to her room to rest . " Catherine had only heard that Grace had done bad things behind their backs and was entangled with Tom Malfoy , Andrew''s illegitimate son . This was the first she''d heard about " inappropriate feelings for her brother " and " blood on her hands . " She was momentarily speechless with shock . Catherine was visibly shaken . What … what did this mean ? Grace harbored inappropriate feelings for Asher ? The servants supported Lady ckwood .


    " My Lady , let me help you to your room . " " Let go of me ! I''m perfectly fine ! Asher , exin yourself - what do you mean by '' inappropriate feelings '' and '' blood on her hands " ? " Catherine also looked at Grace with disbelief , her tone serious . " What on earth is going on ? " Grace''s face turned ashen white , her lips as pale as paper , her whole body trembling uncontrobly . " I … I … " Asher maintained his cold expression and said icily , " Exactly what it sounds like .


    " Thalia hadn''t expected Asher to expose Grace''s feelings in front of the entire family . Lady ckwood clearly couldn''t handle this shock . Clutching her chest , she looked at Grace with bitter disappointment . " Did you truly harbour inappropriate feelings for your brother ? Did you really get involved in murder ? You … you … " Grace wanted to deny it , but she couldn''t . She couldn''t bring herself to say she didn''t love Asher , nor could she deny her involvement in the killings .


    16:50 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.1 % Chapter 169 Seeing Grace''s silence , Catherine was too angry to speak , just ring hatefully at her . Andrew let out a deep sigh . " Asher , let''s not talk about this now . Your grandmother''s health isn''t good ; don''t upset her . " " Apologize to Lia . " Asher was growing impatient , his eyes bing even colder . " No ! I won''t ! Why should I apologize to Thalia Winters ? I''ve done nothing wrong !


    " Grace''s voice was hoarse , her face streaked with tears , still refusing to apologize . Tear - stained , she cried out in anguish ,pletely disregarding propriety , " Why ? Why can''t I love you ? We grew up together with no blood rtion - why can''t you see me ? Is it so wrong that I love you ? " " SLAP ! " A crisp , loud p suddenly rang out . Catherine had stood up and pped Grace , shouting angrily , " That''s enough !


    " Grace''s face was forced to one side , the handprint clearly visible on her cheek . " Stop this rubbish at once ! " Catherine red at Grace , her face livid . " Asher is your brother ! He can only ever be your brother . Even if you were no longer a ckwood daughter in name , even if you left the family , there could never be anything between you and Asher ! " Grace gave a coldugh . " Oh please , do you think I give a toss about you adopting me ?


    " She raised her head , staring hard at Catherine . " If it weren''t for you , I wouldn''t have be his sister . Did you ever ask what I wanted when you adopted me ? I never wanted to be his bloody sister ! " " She''spletely lost it … " Lady ckwood , shocked by this , clutched her chest , struggling to breathe . " Quick ! Get Lady ckwood''s nitroglycerin ! " Andrew shouted anxiously . The servants hurried to fetch the medication . Asher gave Lucas a look .


    Understanding , Lucas kicked the back of Grace''s knees . Caught off guard , Grace fell to her knees . Lucas was merciless , cing his foot on Grace''s back , forcing her to lie prostrate on the ground , her pale face pressed against the floor - a humiliating posture . Asher sat on the sofa , emanating a cold , unyielding aura . " If you won''t apologize , that''s fine . Then bow properly to Lia .


    " 16:50 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.2 % Chapter 169 Lucas understood , grabbing Grace''s hair to lift her head off the ground , then forcefully pushing it down again . " THUD ! THUD ! THUD ! " Grace was forced to knock her head against the floor several times . Lady ckwood , witnessing this absurd scene , nearly stopped breathing and almost expired on the spot . Thankfully , the servants quickly returned with the heart medication .


    The elderly woman took the medicine and caught her breath . " Enough . This old woman still wants a few more years of life . Sort out this wretched mess yourselves , " Lady ckwood said , patting her chest as she left with a servant . ? ( 0 )