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 a car so that I

was trying to find out if they were fighting and

reason she had given

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

spent the morning working

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

true that you met Mr. Newton

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

you exchanged words with Mr.

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

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

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

was

and

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

over and

spoke louder. “Of course, we had 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 my predicament and came over to

female co-workers exclaimed

co-workers’ reactions, Lana continued, “He’s not as cold as what others said. He’s quite easygoing

head, appearing slightly nervous as a light blush filled

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

is

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

how could Mr. Newton like me? Perhaps he was in a good mood yesterday

that time you met him in the elevator? It was his first visit to the logistics department, but he specifically asked

be possible. Anyway, I can’t comment much. It’s not up