The Ex and Her Riches

The luxury car drove out of the Newton Group, Whitney, in a good mood, couldn’t help but hum a song. However, she dared not sing too loudly for fear of Charles’ ridicule.

Every now and then, she would steal a glance at Charles, taking in his stern, cold features.

Noticing the gaze of the lady next to him, Charles deliberately met her eyes and teased, “What’s the matter? Has your husband’s handsomeness left you dazed?”

Upon hearing his joke, Whitney’s cheeks instantly turned red. She huffed lightly and muttered under her breath. “W-who goes around saying they’re handsome?)

Charles disagreed and said, “It’s called confidence.”

Whitney turned her head away, no longer speaking.

At night, after taking a bath, Whitney sat by the window, enjoying the breeze.

She closed her eyes in enjoyment, relishing the comforting feeling of the gentle breeze caressing her face.

When Charles came out of the bathroom, he saw her leisurely swinging her legs by the window, looking quite content.

However, the evening breeze was still quite chilly. She might catch a cold if she didn’t put on more layers.

Charles brought over a small blanket and threw it over her. His words, however, were far from caring. “If you catch a cold, I’m docking your pay.”

“Achoo!”

Whitney sneezed before turning around to glare at him. She raised her little fists and protested, “Even if you’re the boss, you shouldn’t bully your employees like this, should you?”

The two of them bickered a while longer before heading to bed.

Bright and early the next morning, Charles was already working in the CEO’s office.

Today, he was once again dressed in a black suit, but what was different was the new color of the tie around his neck.

His thoughts wandered even as his gaze roamed over the documents before him.

table. It was something Whitney had

knocked on his

Charles reined in his thoughts and quickly set down the incense. He reverted back to his usual stern demeanor and

in. It was Isaac, who handed over some documents to

always wore a black suit, but surprisingly, he changed his

asked coldly, “What’s up?

sheepishly and said, “Well, I

as he finished speaking. Isaac quickly changed the topic. “Mr. Newton, do you remember the company you wanted to acquire last time? I have secured the best proposal for the company.

the document, he found no major issues. He then picked

you need anything, feel free to reach

usual, Isaac got ready to

on, I have something to ask you.”

Isaac paused in his steps, turning around with surprise. Numerous company-related matters flashed through his

I don’t seem to have noticed any unexpected incidents

and said, “I wanted to ask… how do I look

aback. What does Mr. Newton mean by this? Could it be a test?

paragon of virtue, handsome and wealthy, a top-tier authority in the elite class, and one

down at his outfit for the day. He asked, “So, how do I look

question is this?

his mind, but he still responded dutifully, “Mr Newton, you’ve changed

noticed, or Mr. Newton would definitely dock

seem strange to

his CEO, who used to pay no attention to his appearance, had suddenly started caring about how he

irresistible. If Mrs. Newton sees you, she will definitely fall head over heels in love

a smirk tugged at the corner of

never expected that the stoic Charles

been bruised by the things Mr. Newton threw at him. Even if things did not progress to that extent, he would still face some form

after Isaac’s lengthy praises for Charles, there was no further reaction from his boss. Something is off: terribly

I’ll go get busy now. You rest. Call me if you

with the signed documents in hand.