Chapter 201 Margret lunged forward , hands raised to strike . na intercepted her wrist in one fluid motion , applying precise pressure to a specific point . Margret yelped and stumbled backward , her face contorting in pain . She clutched her afflicted arm with her other hand , eyes wide with shock . Her entire limb had gone numb . " What did you do to me ? " Margret''s pained grimace looked almostical . " It''s numb ! Completely numb !
" Some onlookers couldn''t help but snicker at the spectacle . " Leave , " na said coldly , her gaze unwavering and menacing . Margret shuddered , suddenly realizing how dangerous this woman might be . Just a simple touch , and her entire arm had been incapacitated . Hospital security arrived at that moment . " Break it up , folks . Nothing to see here , " several uniformed guards began dispersing the crowd . The onlookers reluctantly drifted away . " Are you alright , Miss Winters ?
Should we call the police ? " one guard asked Thalia with marked deference . The security staff all recognized Thalia Winters . When she''d transferred to the hospital , their supervisor had shown them her photo , exining she was the owner''s daughter recovering from an injury . They''d been instructed to be especially attentive , to greet her respectfully , and to amodate any requests she might make .
When Margret heard the guard address Thalia as " Miss Winters " with such respect , realization dawned . " This is your family''s hospital ? " she gasped . Thalia''s lips twisted slightly . Ignoring Margret''s question , she addressed the guard : " No need for police . Just escort this woman off the premises . " " Right away , Miss . " 10:13 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.0 % Chapter 201 Margret struggled as the guards took her arms . " Let go of me ! I''m not leaving !
" After Margret had been removed , Katie finally found her voice , turning to Thalia with astonishment . " Your family owns this hospital ? " Thalia simply nodded . Katie wanted to ask about what she''d overheard - something about Drake Ashcroft and bankruptcy - but noting Thalia''s expression , decided against it . Clearly a painful topic best left undisturbed . Early the next morning , Thalia opened her door , nning to get some fresh air . She stopped abruptly .
Just outside her hospital roomy a stunning bouquet of Freud roses in full bloom . Thalia picked up the flowers . She examined the bouquet carefully but found no card . Who had left them ? An image formed in her mind . Thalia''s breath quickened slightly . Was it him ? Had he visited the hospital ? When ? Thalia stood holding the roses , lost in thought . Could someone have delivered them to the wrong room ? There wasn''t even a card to indicate they were meant for her . Should she ask him ?
But their rtionship was awkward now - if the flowers weren''t from Asher , asking would only make her look foolish . 99.1 % Chapter 201 Thalia carried the bouquet to the nurses '' station on her floor . The young nurse on duty quickly put away her phone when she saw Thalia approaching . " Good morning , Miss Winters . " " Good morning, " Thalia replied . " Did you happen to see who left these flowers at my door this morning ? " The nurse nodded . " A gentleman left them . " " A gentleman ?
" Thalia''s brow furrowed . " What did he look like ? " At the mention of the visitor , the nurse''s eyes lit up with excitement . " He was tall and incredibly handsome - better looking than any movie star ! " " Was he wearing sses ? " Thalia asked . Two tall , handsome men came to mind : Asher and Rupert . Rupert wore sses ; Asher didn''t . The nurse shook her head . " No sses . He was wearing a ck shirt and had this really intimidating vibe . " That confirmed it for Thalia .
It had to be Asher . But why hadn''t he knocked on her door ? Why hadn''t hee in to see her ? " What time did hee by ? " Thalia asked . " About half an hour ago . " " Thank you . " Thalia thanked the nurse and headed back to her room . Her VIP suite already had decorative floral arrangements . She removed the wilting flowers from one vase and reced them with Asher''s Freud roses . The roses were vibrant and bold , radiating warmth and vitality .
Freud roses carried a romantic meaning : " You wander carelessly through my dreams , turning my heart into a garden filled with fragrance . " 99.2 % Chapter 201 After arranging the flowers , Thalia thought about what the nurse had said - Asher had been there just thirty minutes earlier . Her breath caught as a possibility urred to her . Could he still be nearby ? Once the thought took hold , she couldn''t resist investigating . Thalia hurried out the door toward the elevators .
It was seven in the morning . The sun was already warming the day . Wearing a light purple summer dress , Thalia exited the elevator and made her way toward the outdoor parking lot . A few minutester , she slowed her pace . There he was . Asher hadn''t left after all . He was leaning against his Rolls - Royce Cullinan , head down , a cigarette between his fingers . White smoke curled upward , gradually dissipating in the morning air . He hadn''t noticed her watching from a distance .
Lost in thought , he seemed removed from the world around him . Morning sunlight fell across his features , softening his usually sharp profile . It had been so long since she''d seen him . Thalia''s breath caught as she took a few steps closer . Asher looked up , his eyes meeting hers . He seemed momentarily startled . In the next instant , he extinguished his cigarette and tossed it into a nearby trash bin . Thalia disliked the smell of smoke . Asher had never been a smoker before .
Recent events had taken their toll - managing family affairs after the double funeral while simultaneously handling 99.3 % Chapter 201 business matters , working around the clock without rest . And then there was his situation with Thalia … He missed her desperately , yet circumstances kept them apart . Whenever he thought of her , his chest tightened painfully . Smoking and drinking offered temporary relief . But excessive drinking clouded judgment , something Asher avoided .
So when the longing became unbearable , he smoked instead . As Thalia approached , Asher instinctively stepped back . " Don''te closer - I smell like smoke . " A smell you don''t like . He lowered his eyes , emotions hidden in their depths . " Sorry , I''ve been feeling … overwhelmed . The cigarettes help . " He was afraid she''d be put off by the tobo smell . " It''s fine , " Thalia said softly , looking at him . " Thank you for the flowers . They''re beautiful .
" His voice was deep , gentle . " I''m d you like them . " Thalia hesitated , wanting to ask why he hadn''t knocked , why he hadn''te in to see her . But the words wouldn''te . Asher seemed to read her thoughts , answering her unspoken question : " I didn''t want to wake you , so I didn''t knock . " Thalia responded with a soft " Mm . " Silence stretched between them . Neither quite knew what to say next . After a moment , Thalia broke the silence . " I should get back . Drive safely .
" " I will . " Asher''s gaze remained tender . That evening , Thalia received a call from Charlotte . " Thalia , do you have a minute ? There''s something I need to tell you . " Charlotte''s tone was unusually serious , surprising Thalia . 99.3 % 11- A Trun Heiress Chapter 201 They were such close friends - what could be so delicate that it required this level of formality? " I''m free . What''s up ? " Thalia replied . Charlotte paused , seemingly choosing her words carefully .
" Thalia , do you remember Lucia Schulz ? " Lucia Schulz ? Why would Charlotte suddenly bring her up ? " Yes , I remember her , " Thalia replied . " We''ve met at events but weren''t close . Didn''t she move abroad ? " " She did , but she''s back in London now . " " I see . Why are you asking about her ? " Charlotte fell silent momentarily before continuing : " She returned specifically for Asher . " Thalia went still , waiting for Charlotte to continue .
Seeing Thalia''s silence , Charlotte decided to share everything . " Seven years ago , before she left for university , she confessed her feelings to Asher . I saw her recently , and she told me she''s returned specifically to pursue him . " The room was brightly lit , fresh roses in the vase on her bedside table filling the air with their subtle fragrance . As Charlotte finished speaking , Thalia stared at the bouquet , her mind miles away . ? ( 11 )