The Ex and Her Riches

“Coming.”

Whitney intended to collect the dishes after he had finished his meal. Hearing him, she sped up her actions, hurriedly piled them up, and took them downstairs to the kitchen for the housekeeper to wash.

Charles, with his long legs, walked briskly and reached the car quickly. He waited for Whitney inside the car for two minutes.

But during those two minutes, he grew increasingly impatient and resorted to smoking to pass the time.

Whitney trotted over to his luxury car and was about to open the door to the rear seat when Charles swiftly rolled down the window and tersely said, “Take the passenger seat.”

“Okay…”

Whitney nervously took her place in the front passenger seat and quickly fastened her seat belt.

Charles extinguished the unfinished cigarette and swiftly drove Whitney to the company. Along the way, he reprimanded her in a cold tone.

“Can you imagine the assumptions the bodyguards at the gate of the Newton residence might make if they see you sitting anywhere other than the passenger seat while riding in your own husband’s car? Do you want them to speculate about our relationship?”

Whitney squeezed the cushion in her hands nervously and lowered her head in apology. “I’m sorry, I didn’t consider the implications and have caused you trouble. I will be more mindful next time.”

Charles had a stern expression on his face, seemingly still carrying the morning’s anger.

“You don’t need to collect the plates on the coffee table next time. The housekeeper will take care of it. As the mistress of the Newton family, you should not engage in such tasks. It diminishes your status. Behaving in this manner will only result in the housekeepers having a low opinion of you.”

His words might have been blunt, but his reasoning made sense.

Whitney nodded. “I understand. I won’t do it next time.”

She lowered her head even further, her face filled with worry.

Mrs. Newton, the mistress of the Newton family.

titles and didn’t dare to associate

marriage was based on an agreement, and she had to remain aware of her position at all times to avoid any future embarrassment during the

marriage too seriously, she would face a harsh reality that could potentially hurt

to expect that position

in a dejected manner, Charles occasionally

“Although we will be divorced after a year, I want to assure you that you will be treated with the privileges and status befitting a member of the Newton family during this year. You don’t need to worry about the consequences of the divorce. Whether you choose to start your own business in Salinsburgh or return to Tayhaven, financial matters

forget that I explicitly stated in the agreement that I would leave the marriage without any claims or compensation from you? I simply don’t want

if I could make you genuinely like me. If I could leave a lasting impression in your heart, if you could remember me fondly, then this year wouldn’t be in

car was quiet, and Charles could hear every word

was a strange feeling stirring within Charles, but he pushed it aside and offered his advice in

and it will be the same after a year. It’s better for you not to rely on emotions for anything. Be more practical and consider how much you want in terms

was pale,

Charles also remained quiet.

an eerie silence for

more than ten minutes, the luxury car came to a stop about

a good impression if you get

him to drop her off earlier, but to

Newton, for sending me to work,” said

reached for the door handle, but suddenly a strange thought

Newton, I just realized that I forgot to inform you of the address of my workplace ever since I left

sure to ask Issac for the address in advance. I knew there was a chance you might forget, and I didn’t want you to be

to have my

“Thank you, Mr. Newton. I’ll get out of the

took out a cigarette, lit it, and answered

of the car and ran toward

surprises me with her intelligence, but there are other times she leaves me puzzled with her moments of foolishness. She truly is

he