Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 189 Chapter 189 While Thalia's situation had stabilized-her life saved by the narrowest of margins-Andrew's condition remained decidedly grim.

The doctors explained that Andrew had been poisoned over an extended period. The toxin had infiltrated his vital organs, and his condition was beyond medical intervention, Upon hearing this devastating news, Lady Blackwood's eyes rolled back, and she collapsed.

The following day, Catherine visited the prison.

Separated by glass, Grace sat in her prison uniform while Catherine took her seat on the visitor's side. They communicated through corded telephones, A mocking smile flashed across Grace's face. "Mrs. Blackwood, wonders never cease. I never thought you'd cto see me." Ever since Grace's inappropriate feelings for Asher had been exposed, when Catherine had slapped her, they had abandoned any pretense of a warm mother-daughter relationship.

Grace had subsequently been expelled from the Blackwood family.

Her form of address had changed from "Mother" to the formal "Mrs. Blackwood." From Grace's arrest through her sentencing and imprisonment, Catherine hadn't visited once, though Lady Blackwood had ctwice.

Lady Blackwood's judgment was clouded by her excessive affection for Grace. Even with Andrew near death from poisoning, she refused to believe Grace could be responsible.

Catherine's gaze was cold as ice as she went straight to the point: "Was it you who poisoned Andrew?" "Poisoned? How could Andrew be poisoned?" Grace feigned surprise, though amusement lurked in her eyes. "Drop the act," Catherine said coldly. "No one else has a motive. Malfoy put you up to it, didn't he?" Grace smiled. "Mrs. Blackwood, you should be more careful with such accusations. You claim I poisoned Andrew- where's your evidence?" "If you did it, you'll have left traces. The evidence will be found." "Hmm," Grace's smile radiated smug defiance. "So you have no evidence yet." A flash of cold anger crossed Catherine's eyes. "Grace, if you've poisoned Andrew, the Blackwood family won't let 15:25 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 96.9% Chapter 189 you get away with it. Are you still counting on Malfoy to rescue you? Perhaps you don't realize, being locked in here, but Malfoy has been arrested." The smile vanished from Grace's face, her voice suddenly rising in pitch: "What did you say? Malfoy's been arrested?" Catherine's lips curled into a cold smile. “Did you really think he was untouchable in Russia? The Russian election resulted in the downfall of his political backing. The new PrMinister immediately coordinated efforts to destroy Malfoy's organization. He barely escaped and returned to London intent on a murder-suicide with Asher. Fortunately, Asher had bodyguards, and Malfoy failed. He's in police custody now-fighting for his own survival. Do you truly believe he'll save you?" When Grace heard that Malfoy had intended to kill Asher in a murder-suicide, her heart clenched, and she blurted out: "Is Asher alright? Was he hurt?" Catherine laughed bitterly. "That's none of your concern. No one can save you now. If you confess to poisoning Andrew, your new crwould be considered a voluntary confession-potentially earning you a reduced sentence. If you wait until the police gather conclusive evidence, you'll lose that opportunity." "A reduced sentence?" Grace's eyes flashed with scorn. "Do you takefor a fool? If I truly poisoned Andrew, would the Blackwood family ever showleniency? The very notion is laughable." Catherine's voice hardened. "So you refuse to confess." Grace's response was airtight: "Why would I confess to something I haven't done?" "Time's up," the prison guard announced.

As the call ended, Grace was led away by the guard.

Before leaving, she turned back to give Catherine a pointed, meaningful smile.

The previous day, after Thalia was declared out of danger, Catherine had finally informed Asher about Andrew's poisoning.

Andrew's condition was too advanced for the intensive care unit to make any difference. The doctors had transferred him to a regular room so he could spend his remaining twith family.

Lady Blackwood had been hospitalized overnight after her cardiac episode triggered by the shocking news.

Since the previous evening, Asher had divided his tbetween visiting his grandmother and sitting vigil at his father's bedside.

Catherine arrived at the hospital after leaving the prison and having lunch.

In Andrew's hospital room, Catherine glanced at Asher. "Have you had anything to eat?" 15.25 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 97.0% Chapter 189 Asher shook his head. "I'm not hungry." "You need to eat something, even without an appetite. You've been injured too-you can't afford to skip meals." She called Asher's assistant, Matt. "Could you bring slunch for Asher, please?" "Right away, ma'am." Matt had accompanied Asher to the hospital after Thalia's incident and was also aware of Andrew's condition. Catherine didn't need to specify the location; Matt understood.

"Your grandfather will be back in London tomorrow afternoon," Catherine told Asher.

Asher responded with a simple "Mm." Andrew was awake, his appearance gaunt, with sunken eye sockets and darkened lips.

Catherine glanced at him and sighed silently.

It seemed surreal that the man she had argued with just last night was now facing his imminent mortality. Life was truly unpredictable.

This thought filled Catherine with a profound melancholy.

Though their marriage lacked romantic love, they had been ad been om husband and wife for nearly thirty years. If not love, there was at least familiarity.

Andrew didn't know that after Catherine had learned of his condition dom from the doctors, she had lain awake all night, quietly shedding tears in the darkness. Human emotions are complex.

Though love had left their relationship, the prospect of losing prospect o someone who had been part of her daily life for thirty years was genuinely painful. Catherine looked at Andrew. "Managed to eat anything?" Andrew was aware of his condition. He didn't have long-the doctors estimated no more than a month.

"What difference does it make whether I eat or not?" Andrew replied weakly. "I'll be dead soon enough either way." Catherine fell silent.

Asher said, "I had food brought in earlier, but he wouldn't touch it." "Try to eat something, at least,” Catherine said after a long pause, unsure what else to say.

V- Cold Diggor is Actually A True Heiress 97.2% Chapter 189 Andrew's gaze lingered on Catherine for a moment before a bleak smile crossed his lips. “I'm dying. That must please you." Catherine's emotions instantly shattered at his words.

"Andrew!" Her voice rose sharply, breaking with emotion. "I'm not as heartless as you think!" Seeing Catherine's reaction, Andrew fell silent.

Asher felt the weight of his parents' strained relationship.

With a heavy sigh, he left the room to give them privacy.

The police had conducted investigations at both the Blackwood mansion and Grace's private residence.

They had discovered several suspicious items.

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