Chapter 199 It was a beautiful day - spring sunshine , clear blue skies stretching endlessly overhead . Thalia''s doctor had confirmed her wound was healing nicely . She could be discharged in about a week . In the afternoon , tempted by the perfect weather , Thalia decided to visit the garden downstairs for some fresh air . This private hospital belonged to the Winters Group . She''d initially been taken to the nearest public hospital after being shot .


    Randolph had wanted to transfer her immediately , but doctors advised against moving her so soon after she''d left intensive care . For her wellbeing , Randolph had reluctantly followed their rmendation . After the ckwood funeral , she''d finally been transferred to her family''s hospital toplete her recovery . After days of continuous rain that had matched everyone''s gloomy mood , the sunshine was a wee relief .


    Thalia left her room and headed downstairs , her bodyguard na walking beside her . As she exited the elevator and stepped outside the main building , Thalia spotted a familiar figure . Sienna Carroll . What was she doing here ? Recently , the defamation case against Sienna had concluded its first hearing . Sienna had been found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison . Unsatisfied with the verdict , she''d filed an appeal . The case was still in the appeals process .


    As intiff and defendant , they were absolute adversaries - why would Siennae to the Winters '' hospital ? Sienna clearly didn''t realize this facility belonged to the Winters Group . The garden Thalia was heading towardy in Sienna''s direction . She walked forward . As she drew closer , Thalia noticed Sienna''s face was ashen , her eyes red and swollen . Sienna had been crying intensely - an unusual sight .


    Thest time they''d met , Sienna had been gloating about carrying Drake''s child , probably a boy , she''d imed . 13:16 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.0 % Chapter 199 She''d been smugly confident about her imminent marriage into the Ashcroft family . Now she sat alone , sobbing inconsbly . Thalia couldn''t help but nce at her as she passed by . At that moment , Sienna looked up and noticed Thalia , her expression freezing . " Thalia Winters ? What are you doing here ?


    " Thalia raised an eyebrow . " I should be asking you that question . Shouldn''t you be busy nning your wedding with Drake ? What brings you to a hospital ? " Considering Ashcroft Group''s current situation and Sienna''s obvious distress , Thalia understood immediately . Sienna hade for an abortion . Thalia knew exactly what had happened to Ashcroft Group . Its downfall had been her carefully orchestrated revenge against Drake .


    He''d invested heavily in what turned out to be a catastrophic project - not only failing to make profit but umting massive debt . Ashcroft Group was now in bankruptcy proceedings . The Ashcroft family had be a sinking ship , and Sienna clearly had no intention of going down with it . Seeing Thalia , Sienna hurriedly stuffed some paperwork into her bag . Her expression betrayed her panic . The gesture confirmed Thalia''s suspicions .


    " Sienna , weren''t you just telling everyone you were about to be the future Mrs. Ashcroft ? " Thalia asked with a deliberate smile . " I haven''t heard any engagement or wedding announcements . Change of ns ? " Thalia''s words were calcted to strike exactly where it hurt most . Sure enough , Sienna''s expression darkened further . " None of your business , " she snapped . " I mean , we have history , " Thalia continued pleasantly .


    " I was even thinking I might give you two a nice wedding gift . Seems I''ll be saving that money after all . What a shame . " Sienna''s voice rose with anger . " You''re doing this on purpose , aren''t you ? " " Absolutely , " Thalia replied with a smile that didn''t reach her eyes . " Let me guess why you''re here today - abortion appointment ? " Heir 99.1 % Chapter 199 " You " Sienna''s eyes widened , words catching in her throat after just one syble . How did you know ?


    She''d nearly blurted it out . No way would she give Thalia the satisfaction . " What are you talking about ? " Sienna backtracked . " I''m here for a prenatal checkup . " " Oh , I see , " Thalia replied , seeing through the lie but choosing not to press further . Her expression turned knowing as her gaze briefly lowered to Sienna''s stomach before moving away . Without another word , she smiled and walked off .


    Sienna watched Thalia''s retreating figure , her fists clenched , eyes burning with humiliation and rage . That afternoon , as Thalia sat reading by the window , a nurse knocked on her door . " Miss Winters , there''s ady outside asking to see you , " the nurse said respectfully , well aware that Thalia was the owner''s daughter . " Did she give her name ? " Thalia asked , puzzled . Her first thought was Catherine ckwood . The nurse replied , " She said her surname is Chavez .


    " Thalia only knew one person with that surname . Margret Chavez , Drake''s mother . If Margret was seeking her out now , it must rte to Ashcroft Group''s situation . Thalia had no desire to see her . " Please tell her I''m recovering and not receiving visitors , " she told the nurse . " Of course . " How had Margret discovered which hospital she was in ? Only her family and close friends knew about her transfer . Several hourster , Katie came to visit .


    99.2 % Chapter 199 As soon as she entered , Katie leaned in with a conspiratorial whisper . " Thalia , I just saw a really suspicious woman downstairs . She kept staring at me and following me around . " Hearing this , Thalia immediately thought of Margret . She still hadn''t left ? " Is it a woman in her forties or fifties , dresset gantly with full makeup ? " Thalia asked . Margret Ashcroft never left home without perfect makeup . Katie shook her head .


    " She''s definitely middle - aged , but dressed very inly without makeup . " Not Margret ? Then who ? " Take me to see , " Thalia said . Katie''s description was concerning . She wanted to identify this mysterious stalker . " na , you''reing with us , " Thalia instructed her bodyguard . " Yes , ma''am . " The three headed downstairs . " I spotted her right over there , " Katie whispered as they reached the ground floor . Katie led them behind arge column and pointed discreetly .


    Thalia followed her gesture . Her eyes widened in surprise . ? ( 7 )