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

find out if they were fighting and wanted

else other than the reason she had given earlier.

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 female co-workers

the morning working in

was touching up her makeup at her desk during lunch

true that you met Mr. Newton

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

exchanged words with Mr.

envious expressions. They never imagined someone from

and rarely received attention. The annual town hall event was the only opportunity the staff

the logistics department,

was loud

and glanced over,

the female co-worker Charles met at the parking lot yesterday afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should have known who she was. Why did he pretend not to

that moment, Lana turned over and saw

mine. For some reason, my engine stalled, and I couldn’t start it. Mr. Newton

group of female co-workers

reactions, Lana continued, “He’s not as cold

appearing slightly nervous as a light blush

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

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

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

“I’m not the prettiest in the company, so how could

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

be possible. Anyway, I can’t comment much. It’s not up to me to