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.

my first paycheck, I’ll learn to drive and get my license! Then, I’ll buy a car so

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

not say anything else other than the reason she had given earlier. Realizing she

reached the office and began to work. Yesterday’s rat incident made her famous within the logistics department for her fearless way of catching rats. Even those

spent the morning working in

her makeup at her desk during lunch break when a few

true that you met Mr. Newton again at the parking lot after work

You’re so lucky, Lana. It’s almost impossible for us to see him in person, yet you keep bumping into

words

nosy co-workers surrounded her with envious expressions. They never imagined someone from

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

in the logistics department, for she

her co-workers was loud enough

turned her head and glanced over, feeling

parking lot yesterday afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should have known

over and saw the frown on Whitney’s

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.

the group of female co-workers

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

slightly nervous as

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

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

to them, Mr. Newton is usually cold and distant. Even they don’t get to talk

company, so how could Mr. Newton like me? Perhaps he was in a good mood yesterday and talked

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

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