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

find out if

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

reached the office and began to work. Yesterday’s rat incident made her famous within the logistics department for

spent the morning

her makeup at her desk during lunch break when a few close female co-workers began

met Mr. Newton again at the parking lot after work

impossible for us

words with Mr. Newton

co-workers surrounded her with envious expressions. They never imagined someone from their logistics department

town hall event was the only opportunity the

many in the logistics department,

was loud enough for Whitney

her head and glanced over, feeling

at the parking lot yesterday afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me

that moment, Lana turned over and saw

parked right beside mine. For

female co-workers exclaimed with

by her co-workers’ reactions, Lana continued, “He’s not as cold

lowered her head, appearing slightly nervous as a light blush

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

curious female co-worker immediately asked, “Lana, is it possible

the finance department meet Mr. Newton 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

so how could Mr.

elevator? It was his first visit to the logistics department,

that might be possible. Anyway, I can’t comment much.