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

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, Jasmine

logistics department for

morning

touching up her makeup at her desk during lunch break when a few close female co-workers began to

Newton again

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

words with

nosy co-workers surrounded her with envious expressions. They never imagined someone from their logistics department would have a chance to

of life in the company and rarely received attention. The annual town hall event was the only opportunity the staff

envy of many in the logistics department,

was loud enough for Whitney to

turned her head and glanced

yesterday afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should have known who she was. Why did he pretend not

Lana turned over and

parked right beside mine. For some reason, my

female co-workers exclaimed

continued, “He’s not as cold as what others said. He’s quite

slightly nervous as a

story sounded so convincing that even Lana herself believed it was true. She had

immediately asked, “Lana, is it possible that Mr.

“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

how could Mr. Newton like me? Perhaps

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

redder. “Um, that might be possible. Anyway, I can’t comment much. It’s