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.

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

asked several questions. She was trying to find out if

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

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

the morning working in

desk during lunch break when a few close female co-workers

met Mr. Newton again at

impossible for us to see him in person, yet

you exchanged words

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

lowest 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

logistics department, for

chatter of her co-workers was loud

head and glanced

He openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should have known

and saw the

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

the group of female co-workers exclaimed

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

slightly nervous as a light blush

Lana herself believed it was true.

“Lana, is it possible that Mr.

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 much. Yet, he initiated to help you with your car and spoke to you gently. He seems

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

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

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