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.

drive and get my license! Then, I’ll buy

asked several questions. She was trying to find out

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

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

morning

lunch

it true that you met Mr. Newton

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

have you exchanged words

imagined someone from

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

the logistics department, for she

chatter of her co-workers was loud

and glanced over, feeling slightly

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

and saw the frown

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

female co-workers exclaimed with

“He’s not as cold as what others said. He’s quite easygoing and speaks

lowered her head, appearing slightly nervous

Lana herself believed it was true. She had

co-worker immediately asked, “Lana, is

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 gently.

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

him in the elevator? It was his first visit to the logistics department, but he specifically asked for you. He didn’t

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