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.

trouble, and nobody knows when he’ll be able to return. It’s been three days since I last heard from

Whitney’s red, teary eyes, 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.”

is too

her arm around the latter’s shoulders to offer her some comfort.

his people over there find something out? He’d

Gwendolyn knew what it was like to

she’d probably already have flown over to

had settled, Gwendolyn suddenly suggested, “If you really can’t stop worrying. go ahead and look for him.”

“But… What if he doesn’t want to

sure of Charles’ feelings for

Let me know once you’ve made up your mind. I can arrange a private jet for you. In any case, take your time and think it over. I need to get back to my meeting now. Remember… Life is short, so

walked away, leaving Whitney rather tempted by the suggestion.

a long distance away from Chanaca… Even by plane, the travel would take more than ten hours. Would Charles be surprised if

Whitney thought about her seeing

matter weighing heavy on her mind, Whitney

the latter arrived

fun. Just so you know, nobody has sat in my passenger seat before, but I’m willing to let you be

Whitney’s mood was no longer as bad as

If there’s someone I want to see, I

and determined. “I want to go find harm What

Him?

it didn’t take long before she grasped what Whimey had meani Bubbling with excitement, she nodded fervently. “Are you going to Muprary? I support you! Do

would have a stronger reaction ze this than met That

Jasmine. Please keep this

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

to the Newton residence, and

the evening, which was eleven in the

quite a while before someone

Isaac asked, his voice so deep that Whitney felt

are? I want to go see

outside with his phone as soon as he heard that. “Mrs. Newton… A-Are you serious?” he

negotiating with the local bigwigs recently. Even if Mrs. Newton were to drop by, he might not have the time to see her….