Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 178 On Saturday, Thalia visited the Winters hand had a conversation with Lucy's psychologist.

The doctor advised that having a friend to play with could indeed help with Lucy's psychological treatment. Thalia approached Lucy, softening her voice as she asked, "Lucy, darling, how would you feel about meeting a new friend to play with?" Lucy pressed her lips together and asked quietly, "What new friend?" "Her nis Lena. She's a little girl about your age-very sweet and lovely." "Do you like her, Thalia?" Lucy asked.

"I do," Thalia smiled. "Lena is a very well-behaved child, just like you. I'm fond of both Lena and you." Lucy smiled shyly, her voice bright and clear. “Then I'd like to be friends with Lena. If you like her, then I'll like her too." Thalia smiled tenderly, stroking Lucy's head. "You're such a good girl." Back in her room, Thalia sent Rupert a message.

[Lucy's agreed. She can't go out at the moment, so when might Ms. Garret be able to bring Lena over for them to play together?] Rupert replied: [Excellent. How about this afternoon?] Thalia: [That would be fine. What sort of snacks and fruit does Lena enjoy? I'll get sin.] Rupert sent a list of Lena's favorite treats.

[I'll check what tworks for my aunt and get back to you with specifics.] [Perfect.] Around half past three in the afternoon, Rupert drove up to the Winters residence with Lena.

"Ms. Winters," Rupert said as he guided Lena by the hand, "my aunt couldn't get away, so she askedto bring Lena over." "Lovely," Thalia smiled. "Please, make yourselves comfortable. Lucy's upstairs-I'll call her down." 14.21 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 98.9% Chapter 178 A housekeeper served tea to Rupert and Lena.

Rupert settled onto the sofa.

Linte Lena was dressed in a light pink spring dress and was wearing the pink hairpins that Thalia had given her Soon, Thalia cdown the stairs with Lucy.

Upon seeing strangers, Lucy hid behind Thalia, clutching her trousers and peering out with just her small round head visible.

"Don't be afraid, Lucy. This is your new friend, Lena." Thalia gently guided Lucy toward Lena.

Lena lived up to her name-sweet by nature with an equally sweet voice. "Hello, Lucy. I'm Lena Garret "This is a present that my mummy and I chose for you," Lena said, holding out a white gift bag in her small, pale hand.

Lucy looked up at Thalia, her large eyes blinking with an unspoken question.

"Go ahead, Lucy. This is Lena's welcoming gift for you," Thalia nodded encouragingly. "What should you say to Lena?" "Thank you," Lucy said softly, accepting the gift bag.

"You're welcome," Lena replied, her eyes crinkling with her smile. "Lucy, we're going to be good friends now." "Yes!" Lucy smiled back. “Lena, shall we go up to my room? I've got lots of fun things-we can draw, build with blocks, play board games, or play with Barbie dolls." "I'd love that!" Lucy extended her hand to Lena, who took it happily. The two girls walked hand in hand toward the stairs, creating an adorably harmonious picture.

"They seem to be hitting it off splendidly," Rupert observed with a smile.

Thalia watched the retreating figures of the two sweet children and replied, "Indeed. I never would have thought to arrange this playdate-it was quite thoughtful of you." Rupert's eyes sparkled with amusement, his lips curving into a pleased smile.

Of course it was thoughtful, he thought to himself. Having Lena play with Lucy was simply an excuse to see you, to have a few more moments of conversation.

Just thinking about Asher's words-"someone who has rejected you once will reject you again"-made his chest tighten uncomfortably.

Thalia sat down on the sofa. "Please, have stea, Rupert. Make yourself at home." She then turned to the housekeeper. "Mrs. Clarke, would you mind taking sfruit and snacks up to Lucy and Lena?" "Of course, ma'am." Rupert deliberately steered the conversation toward work. "Ms. Winters, has the court date for the Solar case been confirmed yet?" "Yes, it's the fifteenth of next month." "How are the preparations coming along?" "Nearly complete," Thalia replied. "There are still a few minor issues to iron out. Actually, since you're here, perhaps we could discuss them?" "I'd be delighted," Rupert smiled. "It would be my pleasure." Thalia was passionate about her career, and once she started discussing work, she becthoroughly engaged.

Rupert had chosen his topic well.

The two talked all afternoon.

As the sun began to set, twilight gradually descended.

Before they realized it, evening had fallen.

Mrs. Clarke had prepared dinner.

Randolph and Victoria were attending an evening banquet and wouldn't be hfor dinner.

Mrs. Clarke had included Rupert and Lena in the dinner preparations.

Lucy and Lena had bonded wonderfully. Lucy led Lena downstairs, saying, "Lena, stay for dinner at our house.

We can sit together." "I should ask my mummy first, Lucy," Lena replied politely. "She's waiting forat hfor dinner." At this point, Rupert interjected smoothly: "Your mother just called. She said if you'd like to stay for dinner here, that would be fine, and we can go hafterward." "Really?" Lena's large, grape-like eyes brightened. "Then I'd love to stay and have dinner with Lucy." Lucy cheered: "Brilliant!" 14:21 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.1% Chapter 178 At the dinner table, the two girls sat together.

Rupert sat opposite them, next to Thalia.

"I do apologize, Ms. Winters," Rupert said with a smile. "I completely lost track of tdiscussing the case and now I'm imposing on your hospitality for dinner as well." Little did anyone know that despite his apologetic words, he was absolutely delighted.

This was precisely what he'd hoped for.

Thalia smiled gently. "No need for such formality. It's just dinne should be thanking you-it's been ages since I've seen Lucy this happy." Rupert replied, "Seeing the children enjoying themselves bringsjoy as well." As Mrs. Clarke served the final dish, Rupert caught his young cousin's eye and gave her a subtle signal.

Lena looked at Thalia with a sweet smile and asked in her in her soft voicen "Miss Thalia, may I take a photo with "༽ Lucy?" "Of course you may." Lena turned to Rupert. "Could you take the picture for us, please?" "Gladly." Rupert took out his phone and photographed Lena and Lucy together.

"What a lovely spread-I should take a picture of this too," Rupert said, taking another photo of the table.

In the photo, Thalia's profile was "coincidentally" captured.

Rupert was quite satisfied.

His lips curved into a slight smile as he put away his phone.

After dinner, Rupert drove Lena home.

In the car, he praised her: "Did you have a good ttoday, Lena?" "Yes, I really like Lucy." "You did very well today. The doll I promised to buy you will be delivered to your house tomorrow." He was referring to the photo opportunity they had arranged beforehand.

He had instructed Lena to find a chance to ask for photos.

Actually A True Heiress 99.2% Chapter 178 The reward was a limited-edition doll that Lena had been coveting.

The little girl, excited about getting the doll she'd been dreaming of, had happily agreed.

That evening, Rupert posted on social media: Caption: Little Lena has found a new friend, and I scored a dinner invitation.

The post included two photos: the first of Lena and Lucy together, and the second of the dinner table with Thalia's profile "accidentally" captured. Thalia saw the post and even liked it.

Shortly afterward, screenshots of both the post and Thalia's like were sent to Asher by James Darwin.

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