Chapter 205 After being discharged from the hospital , Thalia had spent several days reviewing the ckwood Group cases . The ckwood files were high - stakes litigation with massive damage ims and mountains of evidence . Though she''d already organized everything once , Thalia insisted on meticulously reviewing each document again herself .


    With her trademark work ethic , she''d barely taken time to recover , stayingte at Winters & Associates almost every night since leaving the hospital . That evening , her phone rang with news she''d been anticipating . " Ms. Winters , Trump Ashcroft refused to sign the divorce papers , " her contact reported . " He actually tore them up . Magret had another screaming match with him this afternoon and has now hired Katherine Hayes to handle her divorce .


    " Thalia stood by the floor - to - ceiling windows of her corner office , twenty - two stories above London . The city lights sparkled below , their reflection highlighting her elegant features in the ss . " Good to know , " she replied coolly . After hanging up , she immediately printed a standard retainer agreement and power of attorney forms from her firm''s system . Grabbing her car keys and locking the office , she headed for the elevator with na following closely behind .


    In the elevator , Thalia pulled out her phone and made a call . " What ? " Trump Ashcroft answered gruffly . " Mr. Ashcroft , it''s Thalia Winters . " " Why the hell are you calling me ? " His voice dripped with hostility . " Haven''t you ruined Drake''s life enough already ? " Drake''s suicide attempt over Thalia had left Trump with nothing but contempt for her .


    With Magret constantly in his ear about how Thalia had orchestrated theirpany''s downfall , Trump''s feelings had evolved from simple dislike to pure hatred . " Let me guess , " he spat , " calling to gloat now that you''ve destroyed everything we built ? " Thalia let out a softugh . " Actually , Mr. Ashcroft , I''m calling to help you . I understand Magret is pushing for divorce , and I''d like to represent you in the proceedings . " " Help me ? " Trump scoffed .


    " You bankrupted my family business . Why would I trust you ? " 14:15 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 98.1 % Chapter 205 " Mr. Ashcroft , " Thalia addressed him calmly , " let''s get one thing straight . " Her voice remained measured but authoritative : " I didn''t bankrupt Ashcroft Enterprises . Your son made catastrophically bad investment decisions , hemorrhaged money on failing projects , broke your capital chain , and triggered massive contractual penalties with your partners .


    Normally , those debts would stay with thepany , and after bankruptcy , Drake would walk away clean . But he got sloppy - mixing personal andpany assets , abusing his position to defraud creditors . Any corporate solicitor will tell you the courts will pierce the corporate veil in a heartbeat and hold him personally liable alongside thepany . " " As a businessman , I''m sure you understand exactly what I''m saying . " Trump fell silent , knowing she was right .


    The elevator doors opened to the parking with a soft chime . Thalia walked toward her car with purposeful strides . Reaching the gleaming white Rolls - Royce , she tossed the keys to na . " Look , put aside our history for a moment , " Thalia continued . " My track record speaks for itself - three years in practice with a near - perfect win rate . You won''t find better representation for your divorce , especially not now . " Trump''s voice softened slightly .


    " Why would you even want my case ? " na held the rear door open as Thalia slid into the plush leather seat . " Because I don''t want Magret to get this divorce , " she replied , a hint of satisfaction coloring her voice . " I''d rather see her miserable . " Trump said nothing , but Thalia''s reasoning resonated with him . For years , he''d showered Magret with every luxury - designer jewellery , limited - edition handbags , whatever caught her eye . He''d denied her nothing .


    Now that the money was gone, she wanted out - ready to abandon her husband and son to find her next meal ticket . The thought made his blood boil . She''d been happy to share the wealth but not the hardship . Trump couldn''t stomach it . This divorce ? Over his dead body . He believed Thalia''s motivationpletely . He''d witnessed firsthand how Magret had looked down on Thalia , humiliating her at every opportunity .


    na started the engine , and the Rolls - Royce glided silently through the parking garage . " I can be at the hospital in twenty minutes , " Thalia said . " Does that work for you ? " Nairose 98.2 % Chapter 205 After a moment''s hesitation , Trump muttered , " Fine . " " Make sure we''re alone . " Thalia added . " No Magret , no Drake . " She didn''t need any emotional interruptions during their discussion . " Obviously , " Trump replied tersely .


    Twenty minutester , Thalia swept into Trump''s hospital room with na trailing behind . " Mr. Ashcroft , " she greeted with a professional smile . Trump couldn''t bring himself to return it . Hispany was in ruins , his family life shattered , his health failing . With Magret storming in daily to berate him , he looked like he''d aged a decade in weeks - more grey hair , deeper lines etched into his face . " There are thousands of solicitors in London , " he said bluntly .


    " Why should I hire you ? " Thalia''s smile didn''t waver . " True , but how many of them are Thalia Winters ? " She perched on the edge of a visitor''s chair . " Your family is broke , Mr. Ashcroft . Magret hired Katherine Hayes for a bargain - basement ￡ 6,000 because that''s all she can scrape together . You''re in the same boat , aren''t you ? " Trump''s stony silence was answer enough . Legal fees typically scaled with the assets at stake .


    With their fortune gone and most valuable possessions seized by creditors , the marital property to divide was pathetically small - hence the low legal fees . But even ￡ 6,000 was a fortune to them now - a month''s rent and living expenses for the entire family . He was t broke . A high - priced solicitor was out of the question . " Let''s be honest , " Thalia continued , her voice matter - of - fact . " Small - time divorce cases like yours ? Most decent solicitors wouldn''t touch them .


    And even if you tried shopping around , one call from me would close everyw office door in London to you . " Trump knew she wasn''t bluffing . Thalia wasn''t just any solicitor - she was Randolph Winters '' daughter , London elite . Law firms would fall over themselves to curry favour with the Winters family . The potential future business from that connection would far outweigh anything they''d gain from representing Trump Ashcroft in his messy divorce . It was simple maths .


    After weighing his nonexistent options , Trump finally spoke : " Fine . You''re hired . Just make damn sure the court denies this divorce . " 98.3 % Chapter 205 Thalia''s lips curved into a satisfied smile . " Consider it done . " After her abortion , Sienna Carroll had been recuperating at home , dreading the uing appeal hearing for her defamation case against Thalia . The Central London County Court hadn''t set a date yet , but Sienna knew her time was running out .


    With Ashcroft Enterprises beyond salvation , she''d made her decision . She reached out to a wealthy former admirer from her social circle - a trust fund yboy who''d always had a thing for her - and asked him to help her leave the country . ( 4 )