The Ex and Her Riches

That morning, Charles found out that Whitney had resigned from the oceanarium three days ago. He never expected to meet her at Athena Restaurant, let alone for her to work as a waitress there.

Whitney nervously adjusted her waitress apron and maintained a submissive demeanor. “My situation… is rather complex.”

Jessamyn soon realized that the trio were acquainted. However, she was still displeased. “Ms. Zendy, this woman appears to be around my age or perhaps even a bit older. Why did you address her as ‘Whitney’ and call me ‘Ms. Cloud’?”

Although the waitress had a pleasant appearance, she seemed too ordinary and couldn’t compare to Jessamyn, the daughter of the prestigious Cloud family.

“I don’t judge people by their looks but by their character. Whitney has a kind heart; she’s like a fairy. And, in my opinion, she’s even prettier than you.”

Jessamyn’s face darkened at once. “Are you implying that she has a good heart while I don’t?”

Zendaya raised an eyebrow and replied, “I never said that. Ms. Cloud, you can’t blame me for making your own inference.”

How dare she compare me to a waitress? I’m the esteemed daughter of the Cloud family! Has Zendaya gone blind?

Despite her annoyance, Jessamyn chose to keep silent as she was aware of Zendaya’s identity.

The girl hopped down from Charles’ arms and ran to Whitney. She grabbed her hand and said, “I went to the oceanarium this morning, but I didn’t see you. Uncle Charles told me you’re going back to your hometown and probably won’t be coming back. I didn’t expect to see you here, Whitney!”

Over the past few years, Whitney had taken special care of Zendaya’s pet dolphin at the oceanarium.

Furthermore, Charles had shared with Zendaya that Whitney had saved her from a potential accident, preventing her from falling into the water when she was just a year old. Since that incident, Zendaya had come to see Whitney as her older sister and a dear friend.

Whitney bent down and patted Zendaya’s head fondly.

are you working as a waitress here? Are you short on money? My mommy and Uncle Charles are very wealthy. You can

Whitney chuckled awkwardly

Charles politely requested, “Ms. Mellor, I’d like to talk to you

our lunch is not yet finished. Wouldn’t it be

cold statement, “Ms. Cloud, I accept your apology. I believe there is no need to proceed

Zendaya into his

he departed from

began, but before she could complete her sentence, the door

hesitation or a single

an effort to release her wrist from Charles’ firm hold. Yet, his grip

be

was momentarily stunned, and she experienced a fleeting

her internal musings, Charles scanned his

private room and instructed the passing staff, “Inform your manager that I’ll be using this private room for

took a second glance at

his hold on Whitney’s wrist and gestured for

held her wrist. She then settled

was comfortably seated nearby, Charles shifted his attention to Whitney and inquired, “You mentioned you were heading out for a blind

her head. “I declined

decline it?” the man asked,

significance. Having spent over four years in Chanaea, I’ve developed attachments and hesitations about leaving. I wanted to give it a few more days of thought. Unexpectedly, I bumped into you and…” She paused momentarily before

date with her is already concluded, but it had nothing to do with you. You don’t need to feel apologetic. Even if you hadn’t shown up, I wouldn’t have pursued the date

girl are you searching for, Mr. Newton?”

you might encounter difficulties with expenses, meals, and accommodation. If you’re open to it, you can come back to the oceanarium and