The Ex and Her Riches

Whitney had been worried about sitting in the same car as Charles, but her worry was unnecessary since he did not even think about fetching her along.

Whitney sighed as she looked at Charles’ car which was already completely out of sight. She realized she should have known her place better.

When Charles was in a good mood, he could tolerate her being herself and speaking freely.

However, once she crossed the line, she meant nothing to him, and he would have no qualms about punishing her for her wrongdoings.

The realization hit Whitney like a ton of bricks, but she quickly dispelled those thoughts. She was resolved to earn money to bring her mother to Salinsburgh in Chanaea so that they could live together peacefully and comfortably.

She took out her phone, intending to book a taxi to the office.

Jasmine had finished her breakfast and was about to leave the house when she saw Whitney standing by the road in the far distance.

“Whitney, why are you standing here alone? Where’s Charles?”

Whitney jumped at the sudden voice behind her.

Feeling embarrassed, she smiled awkwardly. “He has something urgent at the laboratory today. Since it’s not on the way, I told him I’ll go to work myself.”

“This entire district belongs to the Newton family, so I don’t think you can get a taxi here. Why don’t I give you a lift?”

Hearing Jasmine’s words, Whitney could only agree helplessly. “All right, then. So sorry to trouble you, Jasmine.”

“Not at all. I have nothing important anyway. I’m just going to meet a friend, and she won’t mind if I’m a few minutes late.”

On the way to the office, Whitney felt more determined than ever to earn money.

first paycheck, I’ll learn to drive and get my license! Then, I’ll buy a car so that I need not beg Charles

the ride, Jasmine asked several questions. She was trying to find out if they were fighting and wanted to be

else other than the reason she had given earlier. Realizing she would not reveal anything, Jasmine left

to work. Yesterday’s rat incident made her famous within the logistics department for her fearless way of catching rats. Even those female co-workers who disliked her

the morning working

at her desk during lunch break when

Newton again at the parking

impossible for us to see him in

have you exchanged words with Mr. Newton

with envious expressions. They never imagined someone from their logistics department would have a chance

town hall event was the only opportunity the staff had to see

the logistics department, for she had a

chatter of her co-workers was

her head and glanced

Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should have known who she was. Why did

turned over and saw the frown

right beside mine. For some reason, my engine stalled, and I couldn’t start it. Mr.

group of female co-workers exclaimed with

continued, “He’s not as cold as what others said. He’s

lowered her head, appearing slightly nervous

so convincing that even Lana herself believed it was true. She had forgotten

co-worker immediately asked, “Lana, is

frequently. According to them, Mr. Newton is usually cold and distant. Even they don’t get to talk to him much. Yet, he initiated to help you with your car and spoke to you gently. He seems to be

her co-workers’ words. “I’m not the prettiest in the company, so how could Mr. Newton like me? Perhaps he was in

elevator? It was his first visit to the logistics department, but he specifically asked for you. He

“Um, that might be possible. Anyway, I can’t comment much. It’s not up to me to