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.

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

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

given earlier. Realizing she would not reveal anything, Jasmine left it at

department for her fearless way of catching rats.

spent the morning working in

during lunch break when a few close female

you met Mr. Newton again at the parking lot after

impossible for us to see him in person,

exchanged words with Mr. Newton

group of nosy co-workers surrounded her with envious expressions. They never imagined someone from their logistics department would have a chance to get close to

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

was the envy of many in the logistics department, for she had a few

co-workers was loud enough for

turned her head and glanced

the parking lot yesterday afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before, so

and saw the

louder. “Of course, we had a conversation. Mr. Newton’s limited edition luxury 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

female co-workers exclaimed with

her co-workers’ reactions, Lana continued, “He’s not as cold as what others said. He’s quite

head, appearing slightly nervous as a

it was true.

asked, “Lana, is

Newton have 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

the prettiest in the company, so how could Mr. Newton like me? Perhaps he

about that time you met him in the elevator? It was his first visit to the logistics department, but he specifically asked for you. He didn’t come to inspect the logistics department just

possible. Anyway, I can’t comment much. It’s not