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.

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

to find out if they were fighting

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

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

spent the morning

touching up her makeup at her desk during lunch break

that you met Mr. Newton again at the

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

exchanged words with Mr.

someone from their logistics department would have a chance to get close to

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

logistics department, for she

of her co-workers was

her head and glanced over,

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

and

course, we had a conversation. Mr. Newton’s limited edition luxury car was parked right beside mine. For some reason, my engine

group of female co-workers

continued, “He’s not as cold

her head, appearing slightly nervous as a light blush filled

it was true. She had forgotten

is it possible that Mr. Newton likes

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

words. “I’m not the prettiest in the company, so how

department, but he specifically asked for you. He didn’t come to inspect the logistics department just for

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