The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 701

Seeing that Charles still didn’t respond, the other men in the room couldn’t figure out his temperament.

One of the men asked, “Can we leave now, Mr. Newton? We don’t have any more money on us, and we didn’t touch this who—I mean, woman. In fact, she’s the one who beat us up so badly that we’re covered in injuries. We’ll have to see a doctor right away.”

Charles narrowed his eyes and spat coldly, “Scram.”

“Okay, okay.” The men immediately scurried away.

When they passed by Charles, he caught a glimpse of their injuries.

Some had fractured arms while some were covering their bleeding waist.

All six of those men had their butts kicked by Whitney, a woman, despite their advantage in numbers.

As such, Charles’ interest in Whitney was roused.

Slowly, he ambled into the messy room. The shattered glass pieces scattered all over the floor crumbled beneath his dark leather shoes.

Whitney, who was hiding beneath the table, trembled violently and held her breath upon hearing his steady footsteps.

In her mind, she prayed, Please don’t see me, please don’t see me, please don’t…

A second later, she felt warmth on her shoulders. She tilted her head and saw Charles taking off his coat and draping it over her shoulder to cover her tattered clothes.

He’s so gentle, so much so that he can charm any woman in minutes. Whitney felt even more ashamed and hung her head low, not daring to meet his gaze.

“You don’t have to hide. I know who you are,” uttered Charles in a deep, magnetic voice, which was pleasant to Whitney’s ears.

“Why did you come to this dangerous place? Are you in desperate need of money?” he asked.

said you wanted to try dating me

appeared exceptionally patient as he picked up the money on the table, squatted down, and delivered it to Whitney. “Take it. It’s all

as her eyes met Charles’ piercing

take the money. “I don’t want it. If you

me. You deserve this money. Consider it your reward for sparring with those men. Besides, you’re injured, too.

by the group of men, Charles

her courage and raised her gaze, daring to ask, “Don’t you find it disgusting that I’m earning money

all. You’re an adult, and you’re forced to do what it takes to make ends meet. I can understand that. Although, you should avoid taking such risks in the future. Your safety should come first when you’re outside,

“Thank you.”

Charles handed the cash in

as compensation for my emotional damage. Perhaps I’ll have some money left over after purchasing the cologne as a gift for Charles, which will also cover my rent. This dreadful experience doesn’t seem so dreadful after

see her still wearing a smile. What a happy-go-lucky woman. He offered,

don’t need to visit the hospital. All I endured was a few slaps, that’s all. The minor injuries on my body

case, I’ll send you home.” He stood, hands stuffed into his pockets, ready to

stopped because he didn’t

he noticed she hadn’t moved yet. “What’s the

rabbit’s, the tears on her countenance mixed

she bit her lip and uttered, “I… My legs are numb. I can’t stand

with embarrassment. Even though I said I could walk, I proved myself wrong just thirty seconds later. I wish the ground could

the butts of a few men earlier? Why

distasteful, he still

easy for him

by his coat. Her body was tainted with blood, and her

pitiful state would easily arouse a man’s desire to protect

lowering his gaze and staring

didn’t even blink as his

Gwendolyn, who shared the former’s delicate frame. Gwendolyn’s light and thin, too. When we were younger, I used to carry her like this as well. I

discern the expressions swirling in his blue eyes under the

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