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.

You just said you wanted to try

the money on the table, squatted down, and delivered it to Whitney. “Take it. It’s all yours.

but as soon as her eyes met

If you hadn’t

happened tonight has nothing to do with me. You deserve this money. Consider it your reward for sparring with those men. Besides, you’re injured, too. You’ll need the money to receive treatment at

sexually assaulted by the group of men, Charles referred to the incident as

to ask, “Don’t you find it

upward slightly. “Not at 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

“Thank you.”

Charles handed the cash in his

nightmare, I guess I can count this as compensation for my emotional damage. Perhaps I’ll have some money left over after

see her still wearing a smile. What a happy-go-lucky woman. He offered, “I’ll send

was a few slaps, that’s all. The minor injuries on my body will heal over time,” replied

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

stopped because he didn’t hear footsteps

she hadn’t moved

the tears on her countenance mixed with blood. There was a touch

My legs are numb. I can’t stand up. I’m not

I proved myself wrong just thirty seconds later. I wish the ground could swallow me

laughed. Didn’t she ruthlessly kick the butts of a few men earlier? Why are her legs numb after I

distasteful, he still approached her and carried her after considering

was easy for him to lift

her thin shoulders were covered by his coat. Her body was tainted with blood, and her

would easily arouse

froze, lowering his gaze and staring at her for

didn’t even blink as

thoughts were consumed by 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 even spun around with her in my arms, promising to love and

the expressions swirling in his blue eyes under the room’s

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