Chapter 215 ▼ Chapter 215 Asher carried three more cardboard boxes over and ced them on the table in front of Thalia . " Seriously ? More boxes ? " Thalia stared at them incredulously . " I thought we were only dealing with two cases . That''s five boxes of materials now . " Asher''s lips curved into a yful smile , his eyes twinkling with mischief . " These three aren''t case materials , " he said , his voice warm and inviting . " Take a look inside .


    " Thalia shot him a skeptical look before leaning forward to inspect the boxes . They were sealed with packing tape and had shippingbels - clearly delivered packages . Asher helpfully handed her a small box cutter . " Packages ? " Thalia''s brow furrowed in confusion . " What''s in them ? " " Open them and find out , " he encouraged . Thalia sliced through the tape on one box and discovered an elegant designer case inside .


    The case bore the logo of a high - end luxury brand , and understanding dawned on her face . She opened it to reveal a stunning white handbag . " What''s this about ? " Thalia looked up at him . " A gift for you , " Asher replied , his smile widening . " Today''s May Day . It''s a day for celebrating spring and romance . I wanted to make sure you got something special , just like everyone else . " " … " Thalia was momentarily speechless . " We''re not together , Asher .


    You don''t need to buy me gifts . " Standing before her with his hands casually tucked into his pockets , Asher''s smile turned slightly roguish . " When you''re trying to win someone back , gifts are practically mandatory . I''m not looking for any free passes here . " Thalia fell silent for a moment before letting out a soft sigh . " Asher , we can''t go back to how things were , " she said , her tone serious as she met his gaze directly .


    " After everything that''s happened … we''ve both changed too much . There''s no going back . " The window was open , allowing a gentle breeze to carry the scent of orchids mixed with the warmth of the evening air into the room . The bright overhead light cast the room in stark rity . 19:32 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress Chapter 215 Asher stood before Thalia , his tall frame casting a shadow over her .


    He looked down , his voice dropping to a husky whisper : " I haven''t changed or moved on , Thalia . I''ve been standing in the same ce , waiting for you to turn around . " Thalia lowered her eyes , avoiding his intense gaze , saying nothing . After watching her silently for a moment , Asher took two deliberate steps closer . He bent down , cing his hands on either side of her , effectively trapping her in ce as his eyes sought hers , giving her nowhere to hide .


    His gaze burned with undisguised longing , his voice deep and maic . " Come back to me , Lia . Please ? " Thalia''s eyes darted away nervously , her voice barely audible : " Don''t do this , Asher . " The sheer curtains billowed gently in the breeze before settling back into ce . The fragrance of orchids hung in the air between them . The atmosphere crackled with tension . " Don''t do what ? " His voice was pure velvet . Thalia''s breath caught in her throat , her heart skipping a beat .


    She turned her face away sharply and said with forced coldness : " Aren''t you with Lucia now ? Why are you here asking me toe back ? " " Lucia ? " Asher''s gaze intensified . " What does she have to do with anything ? She''s nothing more than an acquaintance . " Keeping Thalia within his orbit , Asher''s voice softened to an irresistible murmur : " Come back to me , Lia . " Thalia''s heart raced , her resolve beginning to waver . Just then , her phone rang loudly .


    The ringtone yanked her wandering thoughts back to reality . " Excuse me , I need to take this , " Thalia said , quickly pushing Asher away and grabbing her phone . It was Edward Winters calling . Thalia pressed a finger to her lips , signaling Asher to stay quiet . After being pushed away , something dark and unreadable flickered across his face . He straightened up , watching the woman who now sat on the sofa taking her call . The air felt heavy with unspoken words .


    -- C - ld Diagor is Actually A True Heiress Chapter 215 Thalia answered the phone , shooting Asher a warning nce , afraid he might say something . He merely quirked an eyebrow , giving her an enigmatic half - smile . Edward''s voice came through the speaker : " Thalia , weren''t you supposed tond at 6:30 ? Why aren''t you home yet ? Charles said you didn''t take his car - something about having ns with a friend . Are youing home for dinner ?


    " " Dad , a friend asked me to handle a couple of cases for him , " Thalia replied smoothly . " I went to discuss the details and just finished up . I''m heading home for dinner now . " " Alright , your aunt and I will wait for you , " Edward said . " I''ll be there soon . " After hanging up , Thalia exhaled in relief . That was close . She''d almost lost herposurepletely . When did Asher get so good at this?


    His amused gaze settled on her as he teased , " Daddy still keeping tabs on his little girl , huh ? It''s barely seven , and they''re already calling you home for dinner . " Ignoring his teasing , Thalia stood up and said firmly , " I need to go . Have someone send these to my office tomorrow . " Asher''s expression turned unreadable as he watched her in silence , offering no response . Thalia headed for the door without looking back .


    He watched her leave , his eyes following her until she disappeared from view . The spacious room suddenly felt cold and empty . The next morning at herw firm , Thalia walked into her office to find five conspicuous cardboard boxes on the floor . Tworge boxes contained the case materials she''d seen in Asher''s office yesterday . The other three looked familiar as well . They were the May Day gifts he''d given her .


    11 Chapter 215 One had already been opened , revealing the exquisite white matte alligator skin handbag . Thalia frowned slightly . When she''d left yesterday , she''d asked him to send the case materials to her firm - not the gifts . She called Asher immediately . He answered on the second ring . " Miss me already , Lia ? " Thalia got straight to the point : " Take the gifts back , Asher . I really don''t need them . " His voice cooled instantly : " I don''t take back gifts once they''re given .


    If you don''t like them , feel free to throw them away . " .. " Thalia was momentarily speechless . She knew quality when she saw it - each bag was worth at least a hundred thousand dors . Throw them away ? Even the obscenely wealthy shouldn''t be so wasteful . " I''ll have someone return them to you , " she insisted . " Don''t bother , " Asher replied , his tone t . " I''d have no use for them . They''d just end up in the trash .


    " Thalia wanted to suggest he give one to Lucia , one to Lily , and the third to whoever else he pleased . But the words felt too petty , too revealing . Saying it would make it seem like she cared far more than she wanted to admit . The words died on her tongue . Instead , she simply said , " Don''t send any more gifts , Asher . Even you shouldn''t be this extravagant . " " How can anything given to you be considered wasteful ? " he countered smoothly .


    " I don''t want them , " Thalia said firmly . " Fine , " Asher conceded . " Tell me what you do want instead . " Thalia sighed heavily . " Stop ying games , Asher . You know exactly what I mean - I don''t want anything from you . " Silence fell between them . " That''s all I wanted to say . Goodbye . " Thalia ended the call . In the end , she didn''t return the three bags . Bags worth over a hundred thousand dors each - if Asher really threw them away , it would be criminal .


    Thalia carefully stored them in a cab at her firm , pushing the matter from her mind . ( 2 ) ?? ? ? ( 0 ) C