The Ex and Her Riches

“M-Mr. Newton, should I tidy up a bit? W-When will we have dinner together?”

At that very moment, Whitney’s speech had become incoherent. She was just too excited.

Sensing her excitement and enthusiasm, Charles spoke in a considerably softer tone. “You can start packing. There’s no rush. Let me know when you’re ready. When we’re alone, you can call me Charles.”

His gentle tone completely disturbed Whitney’s composure. She quickly forced herself to calm down and replied, “All right, Charles. Then… let me tidy up a bit. Shall I get off work now?”

“Okay.”

After hanging up the phone with him, Whitney started pacing around the office area, clutching her phone and murmuring to herself, “If it’s just the two of us, does that count as a date? He even said I could call him. Charles!”

A blush crept up Whitney’s face, her entire being brimming with such joy that she didn’t know what to do with herself. She was the very picture of a young girl newly in love, her heart pounding uncontrollably.

That was their first date alone since they got married. Naturally, she had to take some time to dress up nicely.

However, amidst her excitement, she quickly realized that she couldn’t return to the Newton residence at that moment.

She didn’t want that matter to become public knowledge just yet. Everything depended on how their date went tonight, and then she would make her decision.

Clocking out from work, Whitney quickly dashed out of the company and headed to the nearest mall to pick out a dress.

Every day, she presented herself bare-faced in front of Charles. Today, she was determined to switch up her style and dazzle him..

After carefully choosing her outfit, Whitney was finally ready to meet him. She was eager to see the prince charming she had been longing for.

Upon arriving at the address he had sent, she was immediately escorted by the waiter to a private room. “Ms. Mellor, Mr. Newton has already reserved a table. Please wait here.”

Upon entering the private room, a large bouquet of white roses was placed on the dining table. The dim lighting created a very atmospheric ambiance.

Whitney’s heart was filled with an indescribable tension.

anxiety, Whitney could only fidget with her phone, engrossed in the latest entertainment news online. Yet, it did nothing to alleviate her nervousness.

felt long. Whitney frequently glanced toward

second by second, he still

the sky outside was gradually darkening Could it be that he couldn’t make it because

and right on his name, Whitney still ended up sending him a message: Charles, will you

intently at her phone, terrified of

her disappointment, there was

yet there was still no news from Charles. Whitney was deeply worried. Even in the past, even when he was impatient, he wouldn’t leave his messages unanswered. Since he took the initiative

his number, only to be greeted by an automated female voice on

persistent, dialing over and over again, only to be

What on earth happened? Did something

Charles, his phone

rise from the depths of her heart.

“No. Nothing bad happened… He’s just too busy to respond to my message right now. Just wait a little longer. There will surely be a response.

room, rubbing her hands together. Her eyes were firmly fixed on her

sent a message,

I can’t just sit here and do

Jasmine and immediately asked, “Jasmine, has

hasn’t come home yet.

reach him. He sent me a message at noon, and I haven’t been able to contact him

even wore the clothes I picked out for

inquire. If anything comes up, call me

“Okay.”

unease grew heavier in her heart. But now, all she could do

and Jasmine hadn’t called. There

tried to call Charles several times but still couldn’t get

at her wit’s end.