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.

asked several questions. She was trying to find out if

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

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 who disliked her dared not

the morning working

during lunch break when a few close female co-workers

Mr. Newton again at the parking lot after

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

you exchanged words with Mr.

someone from their logistics department would have a

received attention. The annual town hall event was the only opportunity the staff had to see Charles from far away in a large conference

envy of many in the logistics department, for

was loud

her head and glanced over,

afternoon was Lana. He openly criticized Lana and me before, so

that moment, Lana turned over and saw

spoke louder. “Of course, we had a conversation. Mr. Newton’s limited edition luxury car was parked right beside mine. For some reason, my engine stalled, and

of female

by her co-workers’ reactions, Lana continued, “He’s not as cold as what others said. He’s quite easygoing and speaks

nervous as

Lana herself believed it

female co-worker immediately asked, “Lana, is it possible that Mr.

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 treating

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

him in the elevator? It was his first visit to the logistics department, but he specifically asked for you. He didn’t come to inspect the logistics department just for you,

“Um, that might be possible. Anyway, I can’t comment much.