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.

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

several questions. She was trying to find out if they were fighting and wanted to

anything else other than the reason she had given earlier.

rat incident made her famous within the logistics department for her fearless way of catching rats. Even those female co-workers

spent the morning

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

that you met Mr. Newton again at

It’s almost impossible for us

exchanged words

They never imagined someone from their logistics department

the company and rarely received attention. The annual town hall event was the only opportunity the staff had to see Charles from far away

logistics department, for

co-workers was loud enough for Whitney to

head and

the female co-worker Charles met at the parking lot yesterday afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should

that moment, Lana turned over and saw the frown

car was parked right beside mine. For some reason, my engine stalled, and I couldn’t start it. Mr. Newton saw my predicament and came

group of female co-workers exclaimed with

cold as what others said. He’s

slightly nervous as

story sounded so convincing that even Lana herself believed it was true.

is it

a crush on you?” another co-worker chirped. “I heard our colleagues at 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

company, so how could Mr. Newton like me? Perhaps he was

department, but he specifically asked for you. He didn’t come to inspect the logistics department just for

“Um, that might be possible. Anyway, I