The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Whitney listened quietly on the side, trying to hold her laughter. What an intriguing personality Jasmine has.

Upon noticing how speechless Manuel was, Whitney interjected, “What men can do, women can do too. And what men can’t do, women can still accomplish it. Take giving birth to children, for example.”

Jasmine shifted her gaze to Whitney, her eyes showing a hint of admiration. “You’re quite an interesting person. It seems we share a similar temperament. No wonder Charles is fond of you and wanted to hide you in his room.”

She took a step forward and gently held Whitney’s wrist. “Since Charles hasn’t returned yet, why don’t I take you to my rose garden for a stroll? It’s absolutely beautiful there! Would you mind pushing me on the swing?”

Whitney hesitated, unsure whether to refuse or accept.

Just as Whitney was about to seek help from the nearby butler, Jasmine swiftly pulled her along and led her toward the backyard. “Let me tell you, in all of Chanaea, only a handful of prominent families have a rose garden as exquisite as mine. I guarantee you’ll love the place.”

Whitney was at a loss for words.

Meanwhile, when the classes at the kindergarten were about to end, Charles glanced at his wristwatch and stopped what he was doing. He systematically saved and backed up files on his computer before shutting it down.

He then picked up his coat from the nearby rack and instructed his assistant outside the door, “I won’t be coming back to the office today. If there’s an urgent matter, give me a call. Otherwise, don’t disturb me.”

“All right, Mr. Newton,” the assistant replied.

Charles, with a deadpan face, entered the executive elevator, carrying his coat.

Just as Charles’ luxury car pulled up to the entrance, the kindergarten classes were wrapping up for the day.

A group of adorable children queued up and made their way to the gate.

Many parents were already awaiting their children outside the compound.

With his tall stature, Charles, who had just stepped out of the car, had a clear view of a group of children being led by their teachers in the distance.

However, he did not see Zendaya among the children.

Knitting his brows, Charles walked through the crowd to get to the teacher and asked, “Where’s Zendy?”

The teacher named Carmen froze before coming to her senses. “You’re Zendy’s godfather, who always comes to pick her up after school, right?”

“Yes. That’s me,” Charles replied.

“Ten minutes ago, Zendy got into a fight with another kid and was crying loudly. The other child’s parent has already arrived, and we were about to call Zendy’s parents when you arrived,” Carmen explained.

Charles’ brows furrowed even tighter. “Where’s Zendy?”

“She’s in the medical room. I’ll take you there.”

a grim expression, clenched his

room. Zendy might have gotten hurt. Who on earth is

expression, he followed Carmen

Charles could

entering the medical room, Charles

“Look at my son’s injuries! If his appearance is ruined, his life will be ruined forever! That girl may be small in size, but she has a cruel heart. I demand that you expel her, or I’ll

little conflicts. Let’s wait for all the parents to arrive and have a proper discussion together. There’s no need to escalate it to the point of

here!” Carmen’s voice rang out, instantly bringing silence

in the chair, gripping her hands tightly, and let out a disdainful snort even before she saw who had entered the room. “I’m eager to know what kind of parent

she spoke, Carmen and Charles stepped into the

Johnnie’s mother took

transformed into

regal and prince-like appearance, surpassed the attractiveness of many

casting a glance in her direction. He went

checking for injuries. “Are you injured? Did you

and joyful energy like a little fairy. “No, I’m super

of relief and gently kissed her forehead, comforting the little one. “I’m glad you’re not

you have any idea how merciless your daughter is? Look at what she did to my son. Just look at

responded, “How much compensation do you want? Name your price, and then keep your mouth shut. Also, I want your son

first, so it’s not unreasonable for us to demand compensation from you. Don’t think you can be so arrogant just because you’re handsome. It’s outrageous that you want us to withdraw from the kindergarten. You’re being

you be the

meinteined his cold end stern expression, refusing to engege further

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contempleted, ellowing Johnnie’s

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impecceble cut, end luxurious febric spoke of

went to meke things difficult for

hundred thousend?” Hezel blurted

one hundred thousend might not be e

to the minor injuries susteined by

end seemingly contempleting whether the proposed price wes reesoneble or not, Johnnie’s mother sterted to feel she hed gone overboerd with her demend. “It doesn’t heve to be one hundred thousend. I’m open

tone. “Three hundred thousend. Thet’s for your son’s compensetion. Also, I went your son

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