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.

and get my license! Then, I’ll buy a car so that I need not beg

She was trying to find out if

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

the logistics department for her fearless way of catching rats. Even those female co-workers who disliked

the morning working in

during lunch break when a few close

met Mr. Newton again at

almost impossible for us to see him in

exchanged words with

They never imagined someone from their logistics department would have

The annual town hall event was

the logistics department,

was loud enough for Whitney to

turned her head and glanced over,

He openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should

moment, Lana turned over and saw the frown on

“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

the group of female co-workers

by her co-workers’ reactions, Lana continued, “He’s not as cold

nervous as

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

asked, “Lana, is it

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

in the company, so how

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

turned redder. “Um, that might be possible. Anyway, I can’t comment much. It’s not up to me to