The True Heiress Returns (Tilda Jenson) novel Chapter 645

Chapter 645 Why Settle for Just One Fish

Now that Tilda had asked, Una still couldn’t fully wrap her head around it.

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Even Tilda hadn’t anticipated it–somehow, Alfie had quietly, almost imperceptibly, captured Una’s heart.

“Do you have feelings for Mr. Alfie?”

Tilda’s question struck Una like a lightning bolt. She froze, mind racing. When she finally met Tilda’s serious gaze, her cheeks flamed bright red. “T–Tilda, what are you talking about?! Don’t joke like that! Alfie and I … we’re just friends! There’s no way!”

“But your behavior doesn’t exactly scream ‘just friends,” Tilda said, hand on her forehead.

In the past, she might have let Una brush it off. But now, having someone she herself cared for, Tilda could clearly see that Una was in love–even if she was trying to pretend otherwise.

Though Tilda felt a twinge of hesitation, she knew falling in love was natural, even good. It was one of the most human of emotions. A strong, supportive partner could inspire ambition and fuel dreams–as long as one didn’t lose themselves or fall for a deceitful rogue.

The problem was Alfie.

He was the future heir of the Woodward Group, one of Slosa’s most eligible bachelors. Yet he fell for Una?

Tilda didn’t doubt Una’s charm. She only worried that Alfie might toy with her feelings, discarding her once the novelty wore off. She couldn’t allow that.

She needed a way to gauge his sincerity.

“Alright, Tilda, you’re teasing me. Alfie’s the future heir of the Woodward Group. My family isn’t even close to his in status or influence,” Una said, shaking her head.

“So how could anything ever happen between us? We’re just friends. I’m realistic. Besides, a marriage between families like ours would never get anyone’s blessing. Alfie’s family expects him to marry a woman of equal standing–a beautiful, influential heiress who could benefit both the family and his career.”

Seeing Una grow more downcast, Tilda laughed and tapped her forehead. “I haven’t even said anything yet, and your mind is already going there! You claim you have no feelings for Alfie and that you’re just friends? Who would believe that? Look at you, already imagining marrying

him!”

“What … I–I…” Una stammered, unsure how to reply.

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