Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 142 The previous evening.

Randolph's call reached the Blackwood residence.

"Is Thalia's disappearance connected to that illegitimate son of yours?" Randolph demanded, his voice taut with barely contained fury despite his measured tone.

Andrew's expression immediately darkened. "Good lord, Thalia's gone missing? Have the police been informed?" "The police themselves rangto confirm she's missing! We've been calling her mobile countless times-it's completely dead. Victoria and I have been to her flat and law firm and found no trace of her whatsoever." Randolph's voice trembled with a mixture of anger and concern. "And where, might I ask, is Asher in all this? His former fiancée has vanished into thin air and he's not even looking for her?" "We've only just heard about Thalia ourselves. Asher's still at the office and presumably doesn't know yet. I'll notify him straightaway. Try not to worry too much-I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation. Perhaps her mobile's simply out of battery. Once it's charged, I'm certain she'll be in touch.” "Out of battery? You can't be serious!" Randolph retorted with bitter incredulity. "Victoria and I have been searching for her all bloody night without so much as a glimpse! It's terribly convenient for you to be so nonchalant-she's not your daughter, so naturally you couldn't care less!" "Randolph, please, do try to stay calm," Andrew urged.

"Calm? How the bloody hell am I supposed to stay calm?" Randolph's voice escalated, raw with emotion. "If it were Asher who'd suddenly disappeared, would you be sitting there tellingto 'stay calm'?" Andrew winced at Randolph's intensity, massaging his temple as a headache began to form. “Let's see what the police have to say first, shall we?" Catherine sat beside Andrew. She could hear most of Randolph's distressed voice through the phone and pieced together what was happening.

She was genuinely fond of Thalia, regarding her almost as a daughter.

Upon learning of Thalia's disappearance, Catherine felt immediate anxiety flood through her. "What's happened? Thalia's missing?” she couldn't help asking, concern etched across her face. Andrew exchanged a few more words with Randolph before ending the call.

"Yes, Randolph says they can't reach Thalia. He and Victoria have been searching for her all night.” 98.69% Chapter 142 Catherine's brow furrowed deeply with worry. "Have they gone to the police?" "They have," Andrew replied. "That's how the police contacted them." "Does Asher know? We must tell him immediately so he can help with the search." "I'll ring him now." Just as Andrew was about to dial Asher's number, his son called first.

Asher was direct: "Father, you've heard about Thalia's disappearance, I take it? She's been kidnapped." Andrew paled, genuine shock crossing his features. "Good God! Kidnapped? What on earth happened?" Asher's voice was heavy with exhaustion, his tone gravely serious. "It's Tom Malfoy. I'm on my way hnow. Please don't panic-wait until I arrive. And under no circumstances contact the police." "Tom Malfoy?" Andrew's expression darkened, a mixture of dread and guilt crossing his face. "But Randolph mentioned they've already reported it to the police." "What!" Asher's grip tightened on his phone, his knuckles turning white as he barked, “They absolutely mustn't involve the police! Malfoy just rang me. I was heading hto discuss our strategy. If the police get involved, Malfoy will likely kill her without hesitation. Thalia's life hangs in the balance!" "What are we to do? The authorities already know she's missing," Andrew frowned, genuine concern in his voice.

"Wait forat home. I'll be there shortly." With those terse words, Asher ended the call.

Catherine anxiously asked, “Any news about Thalia?" "That was Asher," Andrew replied, his voice hollow with worry.

After a heavy pause, Andrew continued gravely: "Thalia has been kidnapped by... Tom Malfoy." "Tom Malfoy?" Catherine's face paled instantly, her voice rising with indignation. "Him again? He has no quarrel with Thalia-why on earth would he suddenly kidnap her? If it's about revenge against Asher because of his engagement to Thalia, they've already broken things off!" Catherine's voice trembled with upset. “Asher's relationship with Laurina has been splashed across every tabloid in Britain. Laurina's background isn't widely known-Tom Malfoy certainly wouldn't know about it. The Winters family has been left in peace for stnow. Why would Malfoy suddenly target Thalia?" After listening to Catherine's distraught words, Andrew felt his headache intensifying.

Massaging his temples, he replied, "I know as little as you do. Asher said he'll be hsoon. We'll discuss our 00:07 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 98.8% Chapter 142 strategy with him. I should ring Randolph and ask him to cover so we can coordinate." Genuinely concerned for Thalia's safety, Catherine looked at Andrew with accusing eyes, her voice low and bitter: "Tom Malfoy, Tom Malfoy-why is it always him! Andrew, look at what you've done. If it weren't for your... indiscretion back then..." Hearing her dredge up old grievances, Andrew grew irritable, though a shadow of guilt crossed his face. His patience evaporated.

"That's quite enough!" Andrew snapped, though his eyes betrayed his inner conflict. "That was decades ago! What possible good can cof bringing it up now? Instead of rehashing ancient history, please try to stay calm until Asher returns so we can discuss how to rescue Thalia." Seeing Andrew's anger directed at her, Catherine's pent-up emotions finally erupted. Her voice rose sharply, laden with years of hurt.

"Ancient history? Is that what you call it? Andrew Blackwood, search your conscience and tellhow I've ever wronged you! Since marrying into the Blackwood family, I've devoted myself entirely to your family..." "I said enough!" Andrew harshly interrupted, rising to his feet. "This is hardly the tfor arguments!" With that, he stormed upstairs, leaving her alone, though his shoulders sagged slightly with the weight of unspoken guilt.

In the drawing room below, Catherine sat on the sofa, her eyes reddening with anger and hurt.

Andrew always accused her of dwelling on the past, but after all m these years, that old wound had never truly healed. It remained a thorn in her heart, an obstacle she could never overcome. As her anger subsided, it gave way to profound hurt. Tears welled in Catherine's eyes as she sat alone, silently weeping.

The heated argument had reached the ears of one of the household staff.

This particular housekeeper had served Lady Blackwood for overm twenty years and timely reported any family disturbances to her employer. No sooner had Andrew and his wife finished arguing than Lady Blackwood was informed of the situation.

The housekeeper conveyed everything she had overheard to Lady Blackwood, detail by detail.

Lady Blackwood was taken aback. "You're saying Tom Malfoy has kidnapped Thalia Winters?" The housekeeper nodded gently. "Yes, my lady." Lady Blackwood's expression darkened with anger. "This is absolutely outrageous!" 49.0% Chapter 142

Although Lady Blackwood strongly disliked Thalia, her personal feelings didn't extend in candoning itinal ep like kidnapping. A human life was at stake, which she absolutely could not ha Moreover, while Tom Malfoy had never been officially recognized as part of the family dogdan. carrying Blackwood blood.

She couldn't bear the thought of her own grandson committing such a seriousLady Blackwood immediately telephoned Asher, urging him to return hquickly Asher answered, saying he would arrive shortly.

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