Chapter 182 Asher''s dark eyes were prating , his tone low . " Lia , you don''t understand men at all . Rupert looks at you with undisguised affection . Can''t you see his feelings for you ? " Thalia suddenlyughed . Her eyes met Asher''s , filled with incredulity . Thalia replied sarcastically : " Yes , I certainly don''t understand men . That''s why when my ex - boyfriend said he would never leave me unless I ended things , I believed him .


    Yet when we broke up , he mocked me , saying only a child would believe such nonsense . " Asher froze . Weren''t they discussing Rupert ? How had the conversation suddenly shifted to him ? Those were the words he had spoken to Thalia during their breakup . He knew how deeply he''d hurt her . His own pain had been no less severe . Uttering those cruel words had torn him apart inside . The jealousy in Asher''s eyes gave way to profound sadness and helplessness .


    He lowered his gaze , his expression somber . " Lia , I had my reasons for saying those things . They weren''t what I truly felt . " Thalia gave a bitterugh . " Which part ? The part where you said you''d never leave me unless I ended things ? No need to rify - I already know that wasn''t sincere . " " That''s not what I meant . " Asher stepped forward earnestly , his hands gripping Thalia''s shoulders . " You know that''s not the part I meant . Lia , you''re the only one in my heart .


    My feelings for you have never changed . " " Enough , " Thalia''s eyes were cold . " It''s toote for all this . I have matters to attend to . Excuse me . " With that , Thalia turned and opened her car door . " Lia , listen to me … " Asher held the door open . Thalia forcefully pushed him away and mmed the door shut . 07:54 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.5 % Chapter 18 % After Thalia''s car had departed , Bumper approertu He looked smugly satisfied .


    Tak tak berlubed his tongue to Brand , mert myers W hurt once won''t give the same perom a second chance in at the expect Asher''s cold gave swept over him . " ll create my man opportunities Bidety kw that has thebody no romantic interest in you . I suppeal you shendon that notion wood that is Rupert maintained his smile , his eyes crinkling dightly , listons enperturbed the may not have fastings now , hot who can say what the future holde ?


    " The next day , Thalia received the jewelry Asher had acquired at the auction . The sapphire earrings and jade bracelet . They were delivered by Asher''s assistant , Mall Ford , Matt was extremely deferential . " Ms , Winters , the CEO flew to Russia early this morning Before leating , he repeatedly instructed me to deliver these items directly to you " Asher had gone to Russia ? Was he dealing with the Tom Malfoy situation ? Thalia nced at the jewelry pieces , her tone neutral .


    " Take them back . I don''t want them . " " But … " Matt looked troubled , " Ms. Winters , please ept them . The CEO said if they were returned , I needn''t bothering back to work - I should go straight to HR and submit my resignation . " " … " Thalia was speechless . Asher was resorting to emotional ckmail . Matt appeared genuinely distressed , his eyes pleading , " Ms. Winters , please ept them . I have elderly parents and children to support .


    I truly cannot afford to lose this job . " " Fine , leave them there , " Thalia relented . She didn''t want to make life difficult for a working person . " Thank you ! " Matt''s expression immediately brightened . " I''ll leave you to your work . I should get back . " Thalia nodded . " Yes . " After Matt left , Thalia looked at the exquisite jewelry pieces and sighed resignedly .


    07:54 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99 Citata 182 HOFFIC The current Prime Minister , Viktor Sokolov , had been colluding with Tom Malfoy even before taking office , each serving the other''s interests . Sokolov''s election had beenrgely facilitated by Malfoy''s assistance . Salto''s terra was nowing to an end .


    ording to mianw , candidates for Prime Minister must be members of the State Duma , nominated by the Speaker and approved by both houses of parliament before being officially appointed by the President . Given his position . Asher couldn''t directly involve himself in Russian politics . However , he could work behind the scenes , lending support through intermediaries . Before Prime Minister Sokolov''s election , there had been a formidable contender , Natalia Volkova .


    Volkova''s family background and capabilities far exceeded Sokolov''s . In the previous election , she had nearly won the position . Unexpectedly , Sokolov had surged ahead midway through the campaign , overtaking Volkova in both poprity and After his election , Sokolov immediately passed legition that legalized certain controlled substances for medical This legition directly benefited Tom Malfoy , head of Russia''srgest criminal organization .


    Only then did Volkova confirm that Sokolov had been working with Malfoy all along . Malfoy had invested substantial financial resources in Sokolov''s campaign . After Sokolov became Prime Minister , he continued to aid Malfoy''s expansion of power . This was precisely why Malfoy had dared to openly challenge the ckwood family and repeatedly ordered assassination attempts on Asher in Britain . Asher''s current visit to Russia was aimed at helping Volkova win the Prime Ministership .


    Volkova was entirely different from Sokolov . Where Sokolov was corrupted by greed and obsessed with power , willing to coborate with criminal elements like Malfoy , Volkova was principled and ambitious , genuinelymitted to serving her country and its people . Over two weeks ago , Leo Kim had already stepped in on Asher''s behalf to support Volkova''s campaign . The election was scheduled for the following day . Asher had brought men to Russia to capture Tom Malfoy .


    99.7 % 2 YouCad Digger in Actually & True Heiress Chapter 182 Malfoy''spound waspletely surrounded by Asher''s men , sealed so tightly that not even a fly could escape . As soon as the election results confirmed Volkova''s victory , his men would move in . Thalia returned to the Winters home for dinner after work . The television in the living room was broadcasting international news . Mrs. rke was bringing dishes to the table one by one . Victoria came downstairs with Lucy .


    " You''re home , Thalia . " " Yes ." Thalia ced her handbag on the sofa , washed her hands in the bathroom , and emerged to see news about the Russian Prime Ministerial election on television . " Today , candidate Natalia Volkova received support from over half of the State Duma deputies and has been elected as Russia''s new Prime Minister … " Thalia approached the television , staring at the screen . Was Asher''s trip to Russia connected to this ?


    He had mentioned that Tom Malfoy''s political backing was about to fall . Could Malfoy''s Russian connection have been the outgoing Prime Minister Sokolov ? What was Asher doing now … ? Just then , Thalia''s phone rang . Her heart pounded . Taking out her phone , she saw that familiar number . " Hello ? " Thalia answered with slight tension in her voice . ( 10 ) ( 0 ) Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress