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.

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 from him.”

her. “Don’t worry. Harris Group also has companies in Muprary,

is

around the latter’s shoulders to offer

people over there find something out? He’d be worried too, wouldn’t he? Aren’t there times

so, Gwendolyn knew what it was like to be plagued

Muprary right now, she’d probably already have

emotions had settled, Gwendolyn suddenly suggested, “If you really can’t stop worrying. go ahead

“But… What if he doesn’t want to

sure of Charles’ feelings for her, nor did she dare to bet on it.

your mind. I can arrange a private jet for you. In any case, take your time and

Gwendolyn walked away, leaving Whitney rather tempted by the

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

her seeing Charles, the more

Whitney absentmindedly

and the

and patted the passenger 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 best to lighten the

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

short. If there’s someone I want

Whitney suddenly interrupted, her expression serious and determined. “I want to

Him?

Muprary? I support you! Do you need to book a flight I can arrange for someone

reaction ze this than met That said I do feel a

for that, Jasmine. Please keep this

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

to the Newton residence, and Whitney began packing her luggage.

which was eleven in the morning

phone rang for quite a while before someone on the other end

there something you need?” Isaac asked, his voice so

you tell me where you guys are?

stepped outside with his phone as soon as he heard that.

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