The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 849 Why Is She Always The Unlucky One 

At Charles words. Whitney’s leashed emotions suddenly broke free

Biting her lower lip hard to hold her sobs back, she murmured. “It’s okay. Are you okay over there? Is it overly dangerous!

When she was in Tayhaven back then, she heard Muprary was in a state of great turmoil. Warfare raged year-round there, and it was common for thugs to open fire and kill people.

– The danger is still manageable. The new company we’ve established here has run into some trouble, and they need me to step in and sort things out. If all goes well, I should be back in two days

If things didn’t go smoothly, there was no telling how long it might take.

Charles didn’t explain the kind of trouble involved.

In truth, the local bigwig there had captured their company’s staff and demanded an exorbitant ransom. If they didn’t see Charles within a day, they threatened to kill one of the hostages in their hands,

The local bigwig was a notorious gang leader in Muprary and had never once failed to put his threats into action.

The company’s staff were innocent, and Charles couldn’t disregard their safety.

Subsequently. Whitney recalled some other assistants saying that Newton Group established a new company in Muprary to mine locally in preparation for venturing into the jewelry business.

If he needs to step in to resolve the issue, it must be quite tricky

Charles then continued, “Go home earlier. You can skip work while I’m not in the office these days. I’ll make up for our missed date next time.”

Holding the phone and listening to his response, Whitney was slightly taken aback.

That was the first time he explained what he was doing. On top of that, he admitted to their date.

“Most importantly, you’re safe. I’ll wait for you to come back.”

“Okay. Don’t contact me these few days. I’m hanging up

“But—”

on the other end of the phone. Thus, their

tentatively asked once again.

to that, simply picking up her

out of the restaurant than the lights within were promptly turned off.

that he wanted to go on a date with her to the depression swamping her right then, she was

moon hiding behind the

Rumble!

the air. She looked up at the sky and murmured, “It’s going to rain

lived in the mountains, she often heard such thunder. Each time, she would get scared and hide in her

even dared to face

downpour arrived swiftly, drenching Whitney’s clothes. In no

ears. She looked up to see people running like lightning. A cloud of mist rose from the street,

both hands, catching the falling rain as the

to go home.

car zoomed past her on the road, splashing an enormous wave of water. In an instant, her dress

white knitted dress was splattered with layers of mud.

dress in surprise, her mood instantly plummeting

camel’s back. She couldn’t help but tear up. rooted

grew increasingly heavier, showing no signs of stopping. Whitney knew that if she

her thoroughly wet cheeks, forcing a bitter smile.

heavy rain. Her face

rudely and said. “Is this lady dressed up as a ghost, Mommy? Why does she look so

mother of the unruly child was quite startled and quickly smacked her child’s pointing finger. admonishing,

gave Whitney was

quickly ushered her son off the train as though

thoroughly ruined,

the reflection in the subway window, she finally saw that her makeup had smeared all over her face. No wonder that unruly kid called me a

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