The Ex and Her Riches

Haisley and Laura were taken aback by the sight of Charles dressed in a maid outfit.

They couldn’t help but wonder if he had just returned from a cosplay event.

How else could they explain why a tall and wealthy CEO like him would be wearing such a short, sexy dress?

Nevertheless, they couldn’t deny that he looked stunning in the outfit, despite his muscular physique. His attractiveness left Haisley and Laura in awe.

Manuel approached them, drawn by the commotion. “What’s happening here? Mr. Newton and I could hear your arguments from a mile away.”

Haisley quickly got up from the ground, the shoe print from Charles’ kick still visible on her clothes. “Mr. Newton, I implore you to seek justice on my behalf. She attacked me with a broom when Laura and I went over to check on her while she was cleaning up the yard. Laura can testify, and the entire incident was captured by the surveillance cameras.”

Charles remained silent as a storm brewed in his eyes.

Under normal circumstances, the mere sight of his growing anger would have rendered the housekeepers too fearful to even breathe.

However, Charles’ unconventional appearance, dressed as a beautiful young lady in a wig and maid outfit, seemed to have altered the usual dynamics of the situation.

Ignoring Haisley, Charles directed his gaze toward Whitney, who stood furthest from them. “What’s your side of the story?”

Haisley immediately glared at Whitney, sending a clear warning signal for her to choose her words carefully.

Whitney, however, remained unfazed as she replied, “Haisley passed her task of cleaning up the yard to me and even brought Laura along, intentionally creating a mess. They scattered peanut husks everywhere and disrupted the pile of dried leaves I had swept. So I used the broom against them, and that’s when you two arrived.”

Whitney held the broom in her hand, standing tall as she recounted the series of events while conveniently omitting any mention of seeking Charles’ intervention to punish Haisley and Laura.

“She’s making baseless accusations!” Haisley retorted immediately. “I accidentally disturbed the pile of leaves she had swept, and Laura was simply eating peanuts. It’s normal for a husk or two to drop. You heard her, Mr. Newton. She was the one who hit me first.”

Laura nodded vigorously. “That’s correct, Mr. Newton. I’ve been working for the Newton family for five years and have always performed my duties diligently…”

he listened intently. Then, in a cold tone, he

employed by the Newton family, so I delegated some tasks to

“What is

goosebumps rise on his

that Charles asked such questions to test his loyalty and to ascertain if he had been fanning

we approached.

turned pale

wig on his left shoulder behind his back. “According to the Newtons’ employment contract, how should we handle this

those who stir up trouble, they shall be subjected to the disciplinary measures outlined in the Newton family’s code, which include being brought into the ancestral hall for ten lashes, performing yard cleanup, and being dismissed from the Newton residence the following

faces were drained of all color when they heard the news of

impossible for these individuals to secure employment with another wealthy family in Salinsburgh ever again. Some of the smaller wealthy families who were trying to get on the Newtons’ good side would even force the housekeepers who had been fired out of Salinsburgh, making it impossible for them to find a job in the city

me to be considered as one of your potential brides. I implore you to grant me

to exert your power simply because you have someone older backing you? Increase the severity of her offenses twofold. Furthermore, someone like you is unworthy of being considered

mentioned the topic of marriage, his eyes inadvertently shifted toward Whitney,

“Please, Mr. Newton, I beg you not to dismiss me. Give me another chance. My entire family is here in Salinsburgh. I just paid my rent last month. We will be devastated if I lose my job now. I implore you

as he replied, “I have never been

then looked up at Whitney and said deliberately, “You should plead for forgiveness from the person

attention to Whitney, seeing her as their potential savior. Though it disgusted them to be kneeling

I won’t be able to stay in Salinsburgh anymore. It would be a death sentence for me. Please show me some mercy,

regret bullying you and offending you. I will do whatever you ask of me in the future.

two women cried out, humbling themselves and desperately

step back to avoid their touch. After much hesitation, she shook her head decisively. “You must face the consequences of your actions. You were well aware of the repercussions of causing trouble within the Newton residence, yet you continued to bully me

the disciplinary measures outlined in the Newton family’s code, which include being brought into the ancestral

not foolish enough to keep two conniving women like Haisley and Laura in the

perceive it as luck and engage in even more ruthless bullying

need to face the

never anticipated