00 10 % Chapter 202 The next afternoon , Thalia''s phone rang . The caller got straight to the point , updating her on thetest disaster unfolding at the Ashcroft Group . " Multiple creditors have filed ims . Ashcroft Group''s total debt now totals a staggering ￡ 1.3 billion . " " As the major shareholder , Drake Ashcroft basically hid behind thepany structure and limited liability rules to dodge what he owed , leaving creditors high and dry .


    Severalpanies he burned have teamed up , submitting evidence to the court demanding Drake be held personally liable for the corporate debts . " " His properties have been seized , high - value assets impounded , and all his bank ounts are frozen solid . " " And get this - Margret Ashcroftwyered up this morning to draft divorce papers . " Thalia wasn''t surprised . Margret , used to thep of luxury , wouldn''tst five minutes in their current state of poverty .


    " Which solicitor did she retain ? " Thalia asked . The caller replied , " Attorney Amanda Carter from Sinir & Klein . " Sinir & Klein . Thalia knew it all too well . It was the firm she''d left shortly after a certain investor , linked to the ckwoods , had gotten involved . Sheter heard that investor was kicked out of the ckwood family , and Asher''s legal team had wed back the investment money . As for Amanda Carter , Thalia remembered her all too well .


    The woman had a notorious temper and a toxic vibe . The slightest hup at work and she''d unleash on her assistant . She''d chew them out over the smallest things ; poor Lucy Jenkins had been her target countless times , often ending up in tears . Thalia had heard Carter had a reputation for driving assistants away . Most didn''tst a month . Some supposedly tougher ones quit after a single day , not even bothering to collect their pay .


    Once Lucy Jenkins passed her solicitor qualification exams , she''d been trapped there , enduring Carter''s abuse for a full year . Basically a punching bag . Thank God Lucy was out now , thriving at Winters & Associates , seemingly always smiling and full of energy . The name Amanda Carter made Thalia narrow her eyes . " Has Trump Ashcroft agreed to the divorce ? Have they settled ? " " Nope , " the caller said .


    " Margret and Trump had a huge blowout at the hospitalst night over the divorce . Turned 10:14 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.5 % 1 Chapter 202 into a total sideshow , apparently everyone heard . She marched straight to the solicitor first thing this morning , " Thalia considered this . " Trump definitely won''t sign those papers . Margret will have to sue for divorce . Keep tabs on her , let me know the second anything changes . " " Got it .


    " After hanging up , Thalia thought it through . If Trump refused to sign , Margret would sue , and Trump would need awyer . Margret wasn''t getting out of this marriage easily . While UK courts usually make you wait if one side contests it the first time , some rare cases get pushed through . To make sure Margret didn''t just walk away clean , Thalia decided she''d represent Trump Ashcroft herself . Late May arrived , and Thalia''s wound had healed enough for her to be discharged .


    Randolph and Aunt Victoria came personally to collect her . Charlotte Darwin and Victoria Quinn came too . Victoria Quinn , visibly shaken by Andrew ckwood''s suicide weeks ago , had been undergoing intensive therapy at home but seemed much more like her old self now . It being a Wednesday , Lucy Jenkins and Katie were stuck at the office . Rupert Lysander , however , made an appearance . Being a partner meant setting his own hours . He came alone this time , sans his niece Lena .


    He carried a stunning bouquet mixing different shades of pale blue - several types of expensive , exquisite flowers woven together beautifully . " Celebrating the return of the formidable Ms. Winters , " Rupert said , offering her the flowers with a smile . Thalia took them . " Thank you . " Randolph studied her , his voiceced with fatherly concern . " You''ve lost weight . " Victoria Winters added warmly , " Thalia , dear , I''m making all your favorites tonight .


    You''lle home for dinner , won''t you ? " Thalia nodded . " Okay . That''s really thoughtful of you , Victoria . " " And your stepmother also has a little something for you , " Randolph teased . " Dad ! Way to spoil the surprise ! " Victoria pretended to scold him . Randolph just chuckled . " She doesn''t know what the gift is , so it''s still a surprise . " Thalia smiled at Victoria . " It''s okay . Dad''s right , it''s still a surprise if I don''t know what it is .


    " 10:14 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.6 % Chapter 202 " I got you something too , Thalia , " Charlotte said , handing her a sleek gift bag . " Picked it up on my Switzend trip . Open it ! " Thalia recognized the logo instantly a high end Swiss watchmaker . - " Thanks , " she smiled , pulling out the box . Insidey an elegant whitedies '' watch . Her smile widened . " It''s beautiful , Charlotte . Thank you . " " Please , what are friends for ? Let me help you put it on .


    " " Okay . " Charlotte fastened the watch . " See ? Perfect match . " Victoria jumped in , " Okay , so I''ve been a hermit doing therapy , no gift . But ! My treat , whenever you''re free , we hit the shops . Anything you want . Deal ? " Thaliaughed , her eyes sparkling . " Deal . Don''t say I didn''t warn you . " They all headed out of the hospital room together . In the outdoor parking lot , Thalia turned to her friends . " Thanks foring to get me today , everyone .


    " " Hey , that''s what friends do , " Victoria Quinn waved dismissively . " Don''t be weird . " Charlotte nodded . " Seriously . No need for thank yous . " Rupert added with his characteristic gentle smile , " And certainly no need for formalities with me . " They chatted for another minute before splitting off . Thalia headed towards her family''s car , then stopped short . A familiar vehicle caught her eye . A ck Rolls - Royce Cullinan . She changed direction slightly , walking closer .


    Recognized the tes . Her eyes narrowed . Asher ckwood''s car . She walked right up to it and tapped lightly on the driver''s side window . The tinted ss slid down , revealing Asher''s impossibly handsome face . " What are you doing here ? " Thalia asked , her voice softer than she intended , maybe a little hesitant . He looked at her , his dark eyes intense , unreadable . " You''re getting out today . Came to see .


    " 99.8 % Chapter 202 Her heart gave an odd little flutter , like a feather brushing against it . " Wound all healed up ? " Asher asked , his voice low . " Feeling okay ? " Thalia shook her head slightly . " I''m fine . " His gaze dropped pointedly to the blue bouquet in her arms , a slight edge sharpening his tone . " Flowers from Lysander ? " ( 15 )