The Ex and Her Riches

Whitney listened quietly on the side, trying to hold her laughter. What an intriguing personality Jasmine has.

Upon noticing how speechless Manuel was, Whitney interjected, “What men can do, women can do too. And what men can’t do, women can still accomplish it. Take giving birth to children, for example.”

Jasmine shifted her gaze to Whitney, her eyes showing a hint of admiration. “You’re quite an interesting person. It seems we share a similar temperament. No wonder Charles is fond of you and wanted to hide you in his room.”

She took a step forward and gently held Whitney’s wrist. “Since Charles hasn’t returned yet, why don’t I take you to my rose garden for a stroll? It’s absolutely beautiful there! Would you mind pushing me on the swing?”

Whitney hesitated, unsure whether to refuse or accept.

Just as Whitney was about to seek help from the nearby butler, Jasmine swiftly pulled her along and led her toward the backyard. “Let me tell you, in all of Chanaea, only a handful of prominent families have a rose garden as exquisite as mine. I guarantee you’ll love the place.”

Whitney was at a loss for words.

Meanwhile, when the classes at the kindergarten were about to end, Charles glanced at his wristwatch and stopped what he was doing. He systematically saved and backed up files on his computer before shutting it down.

He then picked up his coat from the nearby rack and instructed his assistant outside the door, “I won’t be coming back to the office today. If there’s an urgent matter, give me a call. Otherwise, don’t disturb me.”

“All right, Mr. Newton,” the assistant replied.

Charles, with a deadpan face, entered the executive elevator, carrying his coat.

Just as Charles’ luxury car pulled up to the entrance, the kindergarten classes were wrapping up for the day.

A group of adorable children queued up and made their way to the gate.

Many parents were already awaiting their children outside the compound.

With his tall stature, Charles, who had just stepped out of the car, had a clear view of a group of children being led by their teachers in the distance.

However, he did not see Zendaya among the children.

Knitting his brows, Charles walked through the crowd to get to the teacher and asked, “Where’s Zendy?”

The teacher named Carmen froze before coming to her senses. “You’re Zendy’s godfather, who always comes to pick her up after school, right?”

“Yes. That’s me,” Charles replied.

“Ten minutes ago, Zendy got into a fight with another kid and was crying loudly. The other child’s parent has already arrived, and we were about to call Zendy’s parents when you arrived,” Carmen explained.

Charles’ brows furrowed even tighter. “Where’s Zendy?”

medical room. I’ll take you

expression, clenched his fists almost

medical room. Zendy might have gotten hurt. Who on

somber expression, he followed Carmen

entering the medical room, Charles could already hear a

room, Charles could already hear a

Hazel Bardot. The woman’s voice was demanding as she expressed her concerns. “Look at my son’s injuries! If his appearance is

all the parents to arrive and have a proper discussion together. There’s no need to escalate it to the point of

here!” Carmen’s voice rang out, instantly bringing silence to the medical

even before she

she spoke, Carmen and Charles stepped

fleeting moment, Johnnie’s mother took a clear

face transformed into one

Charles, with his regal and prince-like appearance,

casting a glance in her direction. He went straight toward Zendaya, who was sitting

checking for injuries. “Are you injured? Did you get

joyful energy like a little fairy. “No, I’m super strong!

let out a sigh of relief and gently kissed her forehead, comforting the little one. “I’m glad you’re

softened tone. “Are you Zendy’s dad? Do you have any idea how merciless your daughter is? Look at what she did to my

additional expressions. His voice turned cold as he responded, “How much compensation do you want? Name your price, and then

compensation from you. Don’t think you can be so arrogant just because you’re handsome. It’s outrageous that you want

be the judge.

expression, refusing

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its

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Johnnie’s mother to remble on

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Hezel blurted out

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gently ceressed Zendeye’s heed end spoke in en indifferent tone. “Three hundred thousend. Thet’s for your son’s compensetion. Also, I went your son to withdrew from