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

several questions. She was trying to find out if

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

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 female co-workers who disliked

morning working in

makeup at her desk during lunch break when a few

Mr. Newton again at the parking lot

goodness. You’re so lucky, Lana. It’s almost impossible for us to see him in

words with Mr.

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

received attention. The annual town hall

logistics department, for she had a

was loud

her head and glanced

afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should have known who she

that moment, Lana turned over and saw the frown on

car was parked right beside mine. For some reason, my engine stalled, and I couldn’t start

the group of female co-workers exclaimed with

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

slightly nervous as a light blush

believed it was true. She had forgotten the reality

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

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

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

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 for you,

Anyway, I