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.

Then, I’ll buy

the ride, Jasmine asked several questions. She was trying to find out if they were fighting and wanted to

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

and began to work. Yesterday’s rat incident made her famous within the logistics department for her fearless way of catching

spent the morning

her desk during lunch break when a few close female co-workers began to

you met Mr. Newton again at the parking lot after

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

have you exchanged words

envious expressions. They never imagined someone

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

the envy of many in the logistics department, for she had a few chance

was loud enough

and glanced over, feeling slightly

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

and saw the frown

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

group of female co-workers exclaimed with

cold as what others said. He’s

slightly nervous

so convincing that even Lana herself believed it was true.

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

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

felt embarrassed at her co-workers’ words. “I’m not the prettiest in the company, so how could Mr. Newton like me? Perhaps he was

first visit to the logistics department, but

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