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.

in Muprary. The company there has run into some trouble, and nobody knows when he’ll be able to return. It’s been three days since I last heard

worry. Harris Group also has companies in Muprary, so I’ll

Gwendolyn Muprary is

around the latter’s shoulders to offer her some

good thing he’s not contacting you. What if his people over there find something out? He’d be worried

what it was like to be plagued with

in Muprary right now, she’d probably already have flown over to find him.

“If you really can’t stop worrying. go ahead and look for him.”

he doesn’t want to see me?

feelings for her, nor did she dare to

private jet for you. In any case, take your time and think it over.

away, leaving

Chanaca… Even by plane, the travel would take more than ten hours. Would Charles be surprised if I suddenly

seeing Charles,

on her mind, Whitney absentmindedly ate her food and left the

and the

seat. “Get in. Whitney. I’ll 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

mood was

I want to see, I should do

“I

Him?

what Whimey had meani Bubbling with excitement, she nodded fervently. “Are you going to Muprary? I support you! Do you need

That said I do feel a lot more confident than before because of her affirmation. Its settled,

Jasmine. Please keep this matter confidential,”

a knowing look. “Don’t worry. I won’t utter a single word” she said cheerily. “Remember to smack Charles for

two of them happily returned to the Newton residence, and Whitney began packing her luggage.

the evening, which was eleven in the morning

phone rang for quite a while before someone on the other end finally picked up.

need?” Isaac asked, his voice so deep that Whitney felt a little nervous.

guys are?

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

Mr. Newton has been very busy negotiating with the local bigwigs recently. Even if