The Ex and Her Riches

Whitney shook her head as she stood and handed the ball to the boy. “Run along and play.”

The latter quickly gave Whitney a polite bow. “Thank you, miss. I wish you lots of happiness every day. I’m off to play now!”

With that, the little boy ran off, and to Whitney’s surprise, she felt her mood lift considerably. My, my. What a well-mannered boy he was!

Now that she was feeling much better, the woman spread her arms wide, feeling the breeze brushing against her face as she basked in the sun.

The next second, Whitney’s stomach let out an audible growl, and only then did she realize she hadn’t. eaten a single morsel of food since the night before.

Without further ado, she pulled out her phone to look up the nearby restaurants, and it didn’t take long before a particular name caught her eye-Fouad.

Wait a minute… I’ve accompanied Charles to this restaurant before for client meetings. Who knew I’d be back again? What a coincidence. Since I’m already in the area, I shall grab a meal here before leaving.

After realizing the restaurant wasn’t too far away, Whitney rented a public bike and cycled to her destination.

Upon entering the restaurant, she noticed it wasn’t very crowded, and the owner spotted her immediately. “Hello, Ms. Mellor. Are you here alone today, or are you waiting for someone?” he asked smilingly.

Charles was a VIP customer of Fouad and often had female companions by his side, so it was no surprise that the restaurant owner recognized Whitney at a glance.

“I’m on my own today. Don’t worry. You can tend to the other guests,” Whitney answered before picking. up the menu and sitting by the window, feeling somewhat dazed.

As it turned out, Gwendolyn was also in the restaurant meeting with a client, and she spotted Whitney as soon as the woman walked in.

Without further ado, Gwendolyn excused herself and strode over to Whitney.

“Whitney.”

Upon hearing the voice, Whitney looked up in surprise. “Gwendolyn, what brings you here?”

Gwendolyn curled her lips into a smile. “Oh, I just happened to be here to meet a client. How are you? Have you managed to get in touch with him?”

Alas, Whitney’s expression didn’t look all that good, which made Gwendolyn slightly worried.

and nobody knows when he’ll be

Gwendolyn pulled out a pack of tissues for her. “Don’t worry. Harris Group also has companies in Muprary, so I’ll get someone to inquire about Charles’ situtation. Hell be fine.”

Muprary is

sat beside Whitney, wrapping her arm around the latter’s shoulders to offer

his people over there find something out? He’d be worried too, wouldn’t he? Aren’t there times when no news is the best news?”

knew what it was like to

Cedrick were in Muprary right now, she’d probably already have flown over to find

“If you really can’t stop worrying.

“But… What if he doesn’t want to see me?

feelings for her, nor did

jet for you. In any case, take

saying that, Gwendolyn walked away, leaving Whitney rather tempted by the

take more than ten hours. Would Charles

about her seeing

Whitney absentmindedly ate her food

Jasmine, and the latter arrived pretty quickly

take you somewhere fun. Just so you know, nobody has sat in my passenger seat before, but I’m willing to let you be the first,” she piped up, doing her best

however, Whitney’s mood was no longer as bad as before.

right… Life is indeed short. If there’s someone I want to

interrupted, her expression serious and determined. “I want to go find harm

Him?

she grasped what Whimey had meani Bubbling with excitement, she nodded fervently. “Are you going to Muprary?

a stronger reaction ze this than met That said I do feel a lot

Jasmine. Please keep this

knowing look. “Don’t worry. I won’t utter a single word”

happily returned to the Newton residence, and Whitney began

in the evening, which was eleven in the morning in Muprary, the latter dialed Isaac’s number.

someone

you need?” Isaac asked, his voice so deep that

where you guys are? I want to

with his phone as soon as he heard that.

has been very busy negotiating with the local bigwigs recently. Even if Mrs. Newton were to drop by, he might not have the time