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.

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

asked several questions. She was trying to find out if they

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

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 who disliked her dared not openly display

the morning

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

that you met Mr. Newton again at the parking

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

have you exchanged words with Mr. Newton

envious expressions. They never imagined someone from their logistics department would have a chance

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

logistics department, for she had a

chatter of her co-workers was loud enough for Whitney to

her head and glanced over, feeling slightly

afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should have known who she was. Why did he

over and saw the frown on Whitney’s

parked right beside mine. For some reason, my engine stalled, and I couldn’t start it. Mr. Newton saw my predicament and came over to

group of female co-workers

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

her head, appearing slightly nervous as

believed it was true. She had forgotten the reality that had

co-worker immediately asked, “Lana, is it

Mr. Newton frequently. According to them, Mr. Newton is usually cold

company, so how could

his first visit to the logistics department, but he specifically asked for you. He

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