Chapter 220 " Once I overheard ssmates talking badly about Annika behind her back , and I got into a big argument with them . My kindness to her was genuine - it wasn''t just to make myself look better … " Lucia buried her face in her hands , her shoulders trembling as she cried . Thalia didn''t know how tofort her and simply patted her back gently . " Maybe I really did make a mistake , " Lucia choked out . " Annika was so sensitive and insecure .


    I should have considered her pride … " Thalia sighed . " You need to be more careful about who you befriend in the future … " After crying for a while , Lucia''s eyes were red when they reached her home . The car stopped . Lucia wiped her tears . " Thank you , Thalia . I can never repay you for saving my life . If you ever need anything , please don''t hesitate to ask . " Thalia replied , " I won''t be shy about it .


    " Thalia had just left Lucia''s ce when the receptionist at her firm told her Asher had arrived . The moment she pushed open her office door , Asher jumped to his feet and rushed over , his expression worried as he examined her carefully from head to toe . " Lia , are you okay ? I heard you got into a fightst night . Are you hurt ? " Thalia stood still , giving Asher a curious look . " Who told you that ? " Concern filled his eyes . " A friend at the police station .


    " Thalia''s expression was unreadable . " Then you should know it was Lucia who was drugged . Those men were targeting her , not me . I just helped save her . " " I know , " Asher said , visibly relieved to see Thalia unharmed . " I heard Lucia is fine and all the suspects have been arrested . " Thalia nodded . " I''m fine too . With na around , those men didn''t stand a chance . " " I''m d you''re okay . " Just as Asher finished speaking , his phone rang . He answered . " I''ll be right back .


    " After hanging up , Asher told Thalia , " Lia , I bought some health supplements for you . Remember to take them . I need to get back to the office to handle something , so I''ll head out now . " Thalia nced at the colorful , elegant gift boxes piled on her desk . She felt slightly exasperated . " I''m not injured . Why buy so many supplements ? " " You don''t need to be injured to take them , " Asher said , gently patting her head .


    " Lia , next time , please don''t put yourself in danger like that . " Thalia pressed her lips together , saying nothing . Asher left . Thalia remained standing there , lost in thought . The moment his broad palm had gently touched her head , her heart had skipped a beat . It had hern a long time sure they''d shared such intimacy That afternoon . Thalia received a call from Trump Ashcroft , who wanted to meet about the divorce case .


    Trump and Margaret''s divorce hearing was scheduled in a few days , Thalia had made thorough preparations . Trump had been discharged from the hospital . He and Margaret were now living separately , with Trump renting a small apartment . Thalia had just stepped out of her car at the apartment building when she saw a man approaching . As he came closer , Thalia recognized Drake Ashcroft .


    He was wearing cheap clothes and shoes worth about a hundred dors , had removed his expensive watch , and his hair was messy rather than slicked back with gel as before . His unshaven face suggested he hadn''t groomed himself for days . He lookedpletely disheveled . When Drake spotted Thalia , his eyes lit up briefly before his expression changed and his brows furrowed . na quickly stepped in front of Thalia , shielding her . Drake looked angry .


    " Thalia , you''re representing my parents in their divorce ? " Thalia faced him fearlessly . " Yes . " Drake frowned . " You can''t represent them . Transfer the case to someone else immediately . " Thalia scoffed . " On what grounds ? " Drake''s eyes widened in anger as he snarled , " My family is already bankrupt , and now you want my parents to divorce ? Will you only be happy when my family ispletely destroyed ? " Thalia looked at Drake coldly . " You''ve got it wrong .


    I''m not the one who wants your parents to divorce . Your mother wants the divorce , but your father doesn''t . I''m representing this divorce case to prevent your parents from getting divorced . " Drake was momentarily stunned . " What did you say ? " " I''ve made myself very clear . " " Are you lying to me ? " Drake looked suspicious . " My mother said you encouraged them to divorce . " Thalia''s lips curved into a mocking smile as she crossed her arms , looking at Drake with amusement . " Hah .


    " Thaliaughed derisively . " Your mother said this , your mother said that . Drake , how old are you ? You''re constantly quoting your mother . Are you a mama''s boy ? " Drake''s face darkened . " Stick to the facts . Why are you insulting me ? " Thalia snorted and walked past Drake toward the apartment building . " I don''t have time for this nonsense . " " Thalia , are you really trying to prevent their divorce ? " Drake called out behind her . Thalia ignored him and entered the building .


    Drake followed . " Thalia , please don''t let them divorce . " Chapter 220 Thalia looked at Drake as if he were an idiot . " Don''t worry . Margaret wants a divorce , and I''m determined not to give her what she wants Drake found something strange about Thalia''s response . Just then , the elevator doors opened . Thalia and na stepped in , and Drake followed . Thalia remained nomittal . " I''ll go up with you . My father lives alone now , and I The Net to check on him .


    " They arrived at Trump''s apartment . " What are you doing here ? " Trump looked displeased to see his Drake said , " Dad , you haven''t been home for a while . I came to see you . If you don''t want a divorce , why not go home ? " Trump replied , " Your mother is constantly unreasonable . I don''t want to argue with her . Out of sight , out of mind . " Drake protested , " Mom''s just tough on the outside but soft on the inside . You''ve been married for so many years - don''t you understand her ?


    " " It''s precisely because I understand her that I know she genuinely wants a divorce . She wants to abandon you and me to live an easier life . " " How can you think that ? Mom''s not that kind of person . " Drake looked indignant . " Mom told me she wants a divorce because you had a mistress . " Drake turned to Thalia . " Thalia , since you''re my father''swyer , why did you send evidence of my father''s affair to my mother ?


    Mom said you sent her those photos , which is why she wants a divorce . And you still im you''re not encouraging their divorce ? " Hearing this , Trump shot Thalia a sharp look . " You sent her evidence of my affair ? " Thalia let out a dismissiveugh . " Drake , use that pig brain of yours and think . If I didn''t want them to divorce , why would I send evidence that damages my client''s case to the opposing party ? " Thalia''s eyes were scornful .


    " Your mother had those photos investigated herself . She imed L , sent them to smear my reputation , make you hate me , and cause my client to distrust me . " Drake frowned . " You make a good point . " Thalia''s lips curved into a mocking smile . " Huh , you believe everything your mother says . If you''re so obedient to her , why didn''t you marry Sienna ? " ( 19 ) ( 1 )