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

asked several questions. She was trying to find out if they were fighting and wanted to be a

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

within the logistics department for her

spent the morning working

was touching up her makeup at her desk during lunch break when

Mr. Newton again at the

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

words with Mr.

group of nosy co-workers surrounded her with envious expressions. They never imagined someone from their logistics

the company and rarely received attention. The annual town

in the logistics department, for she had a few chance encounters with

chatter of her co-workers was loud enough

head and glanced over,

co-worker Charles met at the parking lot yesterday afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should have

Lana turned over and

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

the group of female co-workers

cold as what others said.

slightly nervous as a light blush

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

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

a crush on you?” another co-worker chirped. “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 car and spoke to you

her co-workers’ words. “I’m not the prettiest in the company, so how could Mr. Newton like

was his first visit to the logistics department, but he

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