The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

“Coming.”

Whitney intended to collect the dishes after he had finished his meal. Hearing him, she sped up her actions, hurriedly piled them up, and took them downstairs to the kitchen for the housekeeper to wash.

Charles, with his long legs, walked briskly and reached the car quickly. He waited for Whitney inside the car for two minutes.

But during those two minutes, he grew increasingly impatient and resorted to smoking to pass the time.

Whitney trotted over to his luxury car and was about to open the door to the rear seat when Charles swiftly rolled down the window and tersely said, “Take the passenger seat.”

“Okay…”

Whitney nervously took her place in the front passenger seat and quickly fastened her seat belt.

Charles extinguished the unfinished cigarette and swiftly drove Whitney to the company. Along the way, he reprimanded her in a cold tone.

“Can you imagine the assumptions the bodyguards at the gate of the Newton residence might make if they see you sitting anywhere other than the passenger seat while riding in your own husband’s car? Do you want them to speculate about our relationship?”

Whitney squeezed the cushion in her hands nervously and lowered her head in apology. “I’m sorry, I didn’t consider the implications and have caused you trouble. I will be more mindful next time.”

Charles had a stern expression on his face, seemingly still carrying the morning’s anger.

“You don’t need to collect the plates on the coffee table next time. The housekeeper will take care of it. As the mistress of the Newton family, you should not engage in such tasks. It diminishes your status. Behaving in this manner will only result in the housekeepers having a low opinion of you.”

His words might have been blunt, but his reasoning made sense.

Whitney nodded. “I understand. I won’t do it next time.”

She lowered her head even further, her face filled with worry.

Mrs. Newton, the mistress of the Newton family.

lofty titles and

had to remain aware

if she took their marriage too seriously, she would face a harsh reality that could potentially hurt her

expect that position from

gaze in a dejected

softened his tone and explained earnestly, “Although we will be divorced after a year, I want to assure you that you will be treated with the privileges and status befitting a member of the Newton family during this year. You don’t need to worry about the consequences of the divorce. Whether you choose

Newton, did you forget that I explicitly stated in the agreement that I would leave the marriage without any claims or compensation from you? I simply don’t want to

her fingers, her voice barely audible. “I wanted to see if I could make you genuinely like me. If I could leave a lasting impression in your heart, if you could remember me fondly, then this year wouldn’t be in vain. But if I fail, then I will accept the reality that I’m not good enough. You

was quiet, and

feeling stirring within Charles, but he pushed

are the most unreliable thing in the world. I can’t offer them to you, and it will be the same after a year. It’s better for you not to rely on emotions

pale,

Charles also remained quiet.

fell into an eerie

minutes, the luxury car came to a stop

it won’t create a good impression if you get off from a

him to drop her off earlier, but to her surprise,

you, Mr. Newton, for sending me to

handle, but suddenly

I forgot to inform you of the address of my workplace ever

I was waiting for you earlier, I made sure to ask Issac for the address in advance. I knew there was a chance you might forget, and I didn’t want

my shortcomings pointed out this

Mr. Newton. I’ll get out of

cigarette,

got out of the car and ran toward the

walk away and shook his head with a mix of amusement and bewilderment. “Sometimes she surprises me with her intelligence, but

he promptly headed

back seat. Upon reaching the open-air parking lot

a working day, and Charles checked the time