Chapter 214 That weekend , Thalia took Wendy to Harbor City to meet a client . While there , she ran into Autumn Su , an old acquaintance from Victor''s social circle . Autumn wanted to catch up and invited Thalia to dinner , but Thalia declined . She had once considered Autumn a friend - even buying her an expensive bracelet worth thousands for her birthday . But when others mocked Thalia , iming the bracelet was fake , Autumn had silently agreed with them .


    From that day on , Thalia saw Autumn clearly for what she was . Like Victor''s other friends , Autumn looked down on her deep down , believing she didn''t belong in their social circle . After spending three days in Harbor City , Thalia returned to River City on Wednesday , May 20th . As she exited the business ss VIP channel at the airport , she immediately spotted Asher waiting for her . Thalia slowed her pace . Why was he here ?


    Asher wore a dark gray suit , his straight shoulders and rxed posture exuding an innate elegance . Thalia approached him , looking up at his face with a cool expression . " How did you know I wasing back today? " " I checked your flight information , " Asher replied simply . Thalia''s expression remained distant . " My driver ising to pick me up . There was no need for Mr. ckwood to make this trip . " With that , she continued walking toward the parking lot .


    Wendy followed behind , pulling the luggage . Asher took the suitcase from Wendy''s hand . " Lia , take my car . I have two new cases I need to entrust to you . " Thalia stopped and turned to look at him . Asher''s expression was serious. " I brought all the evidence materials with me . They''re in the car -e take a look . " " Fine . " If it was work - rted , she couldn''t refuse .


    His long , slender fingers gripped the suitcase handle as they walked , his impressive height and appearance 18:06 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.5 % Chapter 214 attracting nces from passersby . In the underground parking lot , Asher led Thalia and Wendy to his ck Cullinan and personally loaded the luggage into the car . Asher drove while Thalia and Wendy sat in the back . " Are you hungry ? Would you like to get something to eat first ?


    " Asher asked , ncing at Thalia in the rearview mirror . " I''m not hungry yet , " Thalia replied . " Where are the case materials ? I''d like to look at them first . " " In the front passenger seat . " Hearing this , Thalia leaned forward , reaching for the case folder . The sudden proximity brought the faint floral - fruity scent of her perfume to Asher''s nose . He inhaled subtly , feeling a pleasant tingle . It had been a long time since he''d been this close to Thalia .


    However , this beautiful moment was fleeting . Thalia grabbed the case folder and immediately returned to her seat . Asher felt a pang of disappointment . Thalia sat in the back , her head lowered , eyes focused intently on the case materials . About twenty minutester , she looked up and asked Asher some questions about the cases . Asher answered each one . After a while , Thalia suddenly said , " Wait , this isn''t the way to thew firm , is it ? " Asher''s lips parted slightly .


    " No , we''re going to mypany first . " Thalia assumed they were going to discuss work matters at his office , so she didn''t object . At ckwood Group headquarters . Basement level one parking garage . Asher turned to Wendy . " Wait here . I''ll take Lia upstairs . " Wendy remained silent , looking at Thalia questioningly . 99.6 % Chapter 214 Thalia said , " Wendy , wait for me here . I''ll be back soon . " Only then did Wendy say , " Okay .


    " Asher took Thalia directly to the CEO''s private elevator and pressed the button for the top floor - the 28th . In the elevator , there were only Thalia and Asher . In the small , enclosed space , it was so quiet that even their breathing was clearly audible . Asher stood beside Thalia , very close to her . Thalia could smell the faint woody cologne on him , as cool and subtle as the man himself . The distance was too close . So close that their clothes were almost touching .


    Thalia quietly moved a step to the side , creating space between herself and Asher . He noticed her small movement , his eyes catching everything . Asher raised an eyebrow , leaning slightly to whisper in her ear : " Afraid I''ll eat you ? " His voice was deep and maic , tinged with amusement . Thalia''s earlobes turned slightly red , but she pressed her lips together without responding . Asher''s lips curved into a smile , his mood considerably improved .


    The elevator went directly to the CEO''s office on the top floor . Thalia followed Asher out of the elevator . The entire 28th floor was Asher''s office . Upon entering , the first thing that caught her eye was the cold color scheme of silver - gray and ck , like frost and snow before dawn in winter , quietly spreading into every corner . The walls were made of deep - colored marble with a matte finish .


    Several carefully selected modern art pieces hung on the walls , decorated with simple lines and cool colors that perfectly blended with the overall atmosphere of the space . The minimalist decoration style exuded coldness everywhere , consistent with the owner''s temperament . A silver - gray screen divider stood in the middle of the office , splitting the room in two . 99.7 % Chapter 214 The outer area had sofas and a coffee table for receiving guests . The inner area was the work space .


    The sofas and coffee table were ck , matching the overall color scheme of the room . Thalia scanned the office and asked , " Should I wait for you on the sofa ? " " Come with me , " Asher said in his deep voice . Thalia followed him inside . Past the screen divider , she saw another door in the corner . Asher walked over and opened it . There was another room inside . It was spacious , approximately 1,000 square feet , and looked essentially like a bedroom .


    There was arge bed with a huge wall - mounted TV opposite it . It had everything - wardrobe , full - length mirror , sofa , dining table - even a private bathroom and shower . The decoration style was simr to the outer office , dominated by silver - gray and ck colors , creating a cool atmosphere . " This is my rest area , " Asher exined . " You can review the case materials here . The files are on my desk outside - I''ll get them for you . " Thalia nodded . " Okay .


    " She walked over to the sofa and sat down . Asher brought two cardboard boxes and ced them on the table in front of her . " All the evidence for both cases is here . " Thalia looked at the boxes , then checked her watch . It was 7 PM . She frowned slightly . " There''s so much . I don''t think I can finish reviewing all this today . It''s already seven - let''s continue tomorrow . " " Shall I have these materials delivered to yourw firm tomorrow morning ? " Thalia nodded .


    " Yes , that works . I should go now . " " Wait , " Asher said . " Don''t leave yet , Lia . I have something for you . " 2A - 11 .. A Two Haiross 99.8 % Chapter 214 Thalia looked up at him . " What is it ? " ( 6 ) ( 0 )