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—”

speaking. Charles had already hung up on the other end of the phone. Thus, their first date ended up being

knock sounded on the private room’s door. The server tentatively asked once again. “How much longer do you think you’ll need, Ms. Mellor? We’re about to close.”

that, simply picking up her bag before walking out of the

she stepped out of the restaurant than the lights within were promptly turned off. She sat all alone on the bench by

the joy she felt earlier in the day when she found out that he wanted

hiding behind the clouds. The streets were sparsely populated, with only

Rumble!

thunder split the air. She looked up at the sky

Each time, she would get scared

right then, she even dared to face

clothes. In no time at

drifted into her ears. She looked up to see people running like

rain as the relentless downpour pelted her pale face without mercy.

time to go home.

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

knitted dress was splattered with

looked at her soiled dress in surprise, her mood instantly plummeting

the last straw that broke the camel’s back. She couldn’t help but tear up. rooted in place

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

forcing a bitter smile. I must look quite unsightly and

on her face had completely lost its original appearance under the heavy rain. Her face was drenched, and

rudely and said. “Is this lady dressed up as a ghost, Mommy? Why does she look so scary? Could she be here to take our lives?”

smacked her child’s pointing finger. admonishing,

gave Whitney was

station, she quickly ushered her son off the train as though truly regarding Whitney as

already thoroughly ruined, paid no mind to

merely felt cold all over. Through the reflection in the subway window, she finally saw that her

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