The Ex and Her Riches

Knowing that Charles was merely giving him a chance to defuse the tension, Isaac said, “It’s Whitney’s first day at work today, so I think she can be excused for not knowing the rules around here. We’ll decide if we should fire her after her probation period.”

Charles’ expression eased up right away. “Since you’re interceding on her behalf, this should serve as a warning. If I ever catch her slacking again, she’ll be fired.”

“Noted.” Isaac lowered his head slightly. Seeing that Whitney was remaining silent, he shot her a look and reminded her, “Please thank Mr. Newton!”

“Thank you, Mr. Newton.” Whitney bowed.

Charles stared at her sternly before turning around to leave.

The employees breathed a sigh of relief after Isaac and Charles entered the elevator.

At that point, Lana was sobbing and wiping her tears away with a piece of tissue.

Those who were close to her went up to console her hurriedly.

Lana sobbed and protested, “This is all your fault, Whitney! Why did you ask me so many questions? Because of you, I was lectured by Mr. Newton and almost lost my job! The company is surely deducting my salary because of this incident. Mr. Newton now has a bad impression of me!”

Whitney felt remorseful because she knew it was her fault. “I’m sorry. If your salary gets deducted, I’ll compensate you with the money I get from my internship next month.”

Lana felt slightly better. However, she thought Whitney was a pushover and refused to let the matter slide. “How about the lecture I got from Mr. Newton? I suffered mentally. How are you going to make it up to me? Do you think you’re better than everyone else because Isaac sided with you?”

Whitney just turned around and sat at her desk. Instead of arguing, she continued working.

Lana became angrier when Whitney ignored her. “What’s with your attitude? I was answering your questions out of kindness, and I got scolded as a consequence. Did you think you could solve the problem with your insincere apology?”

Whitney heaved a sigh in response. I apologized to her sincerely, but she thought otherwise. There’s no point in explaining myself further.

Whitney’s silent treatment infuriated the group of employees on Lana’s side.

Hence, they started making assumptions about her publicly.

like someone here

I thought! She blurted a bunch of rubbish when Mr. Newton wasn’t even asking

Why was Isaac helping her?

has been with Mr. Newton ever since Mr. Newton got promoted. If Whitney is hooking up with Isaac, she’ll have an easy time in

was envious

that Whitney had probably been

those sarcastic remarks struck a nerve. Whitney stopped typing abruptly and turned around. “I’m sorry Lana got reprimanded because of me. However, there’s nothing fishy going on between Mr. Turner and me. Please

You’re merely an intern on your first day of work. If you weren’t close with him, why would he

because Isaac made some arrangements with the HR

so? Could it be that she’s Isaac’s

discussion not stop, but the remarks became even

couldn’t be bothered to entertain those people, so

the office was mocking, berating, and shooting envious looks at

the elevator not long ago, had returned and made it

away, everyone in the office went

lifted her

your belongings and come with

momentarily and replied, “I’m not done with my work,

your first day, so it’s understandable.

without an option, Whitney saved her incomplete files, shut her computer

more energy on your work and stop meddling in others’ personal matters. Mr. Newton hates

the employees tucked their heads into

however, they were at

making assumptions just a moment ago, and Isaac had proven us right straightaway. He’s

is she so lucky? Is it because of her

what if she’s hooking up with Isaac? If she’s that incredible, she should go after Mr. Newton! I

face in

face

her spirit mercilessly by saying, “Oh, please! You’re