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 they were fighting and wanted to be a

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

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

morning

her desk during lunch break when a few close

it true that you met Mr. Newton again at

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

you exchanged words with

her with envious expressions. They never imagined someone from their logistics department would have

company and rarely received attention. The annual town hall event was the only opportunity the staff had to see Charles

logistics department, for she had a

was

head and glanced over, feeling

Charles met at the parking lot yesterday afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before,

moment, Lana turned over and saw the frown on Whitney’s

right beside mine. For some reason,

of female co-workers exclaimed with

“He’s not as cold as what others said. He’s quite easygoing and

nervous as a

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

is it possible that Mr. Newton

Mr. Newton is usually cold and distant. Even they don’t get to talk to him much. Yet, he initiated

how

department, but he

Anyway, I can’t comment much. It’s not