The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Whitney had been worried about sitting in the same car as Charles, but her worry was unnecessary since he did not even think about fetching her along.

Whitney sighed as she looked at Charles’ car which was already completely out of sight. She realized she should have known her place better.

When Charles was in a good mood, he could tolerate her being herself and speaking freely.

However, once she crossed the line, she meant nothing to him, and he would have no qualms about punishing her for her wrongdoings.

The realization hit Whitney like a ton of bricks, but she quickly dispelled those thoughts. She was resolved to earn money to bring her mother to Salinsburgh in Chanaea so that they could live together peacefully and comfortably.

She took out her phone, intending to book a taxi to the office.

Jasmine had finished her breakfast and was about to leave the house when she saw Whitney standing by the road in the far distance.

“Whitney, why are you standing here alone? Where’s Charles?”

Whitney jumped at the sudden voice behind her.

Feeling embarrassed, she smiled awkwardly. “He has something urgent at the laboratory today. Since it’s not on the way, I told him I’ll go to work myself.”

“This entire district belongs to the Newton family, so I don’t think you can get a taxi here. Why don’t I give you a lift?”

Hearing Jasmine’s words, Whitney could only agree helplessly. “All right, then. So sorry to trouble you, Jasmine.”

“Not at all. I have nothing important anyway. I’m just going to meet a friend, and she won’t mind if I’m a few minutes late.”

On the way to the office, Whitney felt more determined than ever to earn money.

Once I get my first paycheck, I’ll learn to drive and get my license! Then, I’ll buy a car so that I need not beg Charles to take me out of the house.

She was trying to find out if they were fighting and wanted

the reason she had given earlier. Realizing she would not reveal anything, Jasmine left it

reached the office and began to work. Yesterday’s rat incident made her famous within the logistics department for her fearless way of catching rats. Even those female co-workers

the morning

desk during lunch break

Mr. Newton again

lucky, Lana. It’s almost impossible for us to see him in person, yet you

have you exchanged words with

expressions. They never imagined someone from their logistics department would have a chance to

logistics department was considered the lowest form of life in the company and rarely received attention. The annual town hall event was the only opportunity the staff had to see Charles from far away in a large conference

the logistics department, for

of her co-workers was loud enough for Whitney to

turned her head and glanced over,

openly criticized Lana and me before, so he should have known who she was. Why

over and

had a conversation. Mr. Newton’s limited edition luxury car was parked right beside mine. For some reason, my engine stalled, and I couldn’t start it. Mr. Newton saw my predicament and

female co-workers exclaimed with

co-workers’ reactions, Lana continued, “He’s not as cold as what others said. He’s

head, appearing slightly nervous as a

it was true. She had forgotten the

immediately asked, “Lana, is it possible that Mr. Newton likes

you?” another co-worker chirped. “I heard our colleagues at the finance department meet Mr. Newton frequently. According to them, Mr. Newton is usually cold and distant. Even they don’t get to talk to him much. Yet, he initiated to help you with your car and spoke to you gently. He seems to be

felt embarrassed at her co-workers’ words. “I’m not the prettiest in the company, so how could Mr. Newton like

the logistics department, but he specifically asked for you.

possible. Anyway, I can’t comment much. It’s