The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 817

Chapter 817 Her Birthday

At Charles’ words, Whitney let out a sigh.

Oh well, I likely won’t get to have cake anymore today.

She took a deep breath before pressing the elevator’s down button.

As the elevator descended, she clasped her hands and wished herself happy birthday in a whisper before stepping out.

Upon arriving at the underground parking lot, she immediately caught sight of the eye-catching Lamborghini. The window was half down, revealing Charles’ handsome face.

“The share of eighty percent is non-negotiable. Warn them that if they dare to seize more market share, the Newton family won’t hesitate to drive them out of the current market forever.”

Charles was on the phone, his tone icy cold, and a cigarette between his fingers.

Despite his casual appearance, Whitney was still stunned. She admitted that she liked him, every single side of him.

Noticing the woman standing beside the car, Charles stubbed out the cigarette and ended the phone call. When Whitney saw that he had finished dealing with work, she finally swung open the car door and got

After she had gotten into the car, Charles immediately made a call to Jasmine.

The call was answered in no time.

“What’s up, Charles? You’re not the type to call me unless you need something. Did you upset Whitney?”

Since he placed the call on speaker, Whitney heard it as well.

“Enough with your wisecracks. Today is Whitney’s birthday. Hurry home and get ready,” Charles said.

“Huh? Oh, it’s Whitney’s birthday. I haven’t prepared a birthday gift for her yet. I’ll have someone deliver the set of jewelry I had custom-made previously. It’s Whitney’s first birthday after marrying into our family, so we must make it grand. I’ll call Lucas right away.”

Jasmine sounded quite excited, which made Whitney rather nervous.

Nonetheless, she didn’t dare interrupt the siblings’ conversation. As such, she could only watch Charles silently.

had planned to celebrate

that, she was bound to leave the Newton family sooner or later. She didn’t want to owe

Charles uttered, “Just have you and Lucas come back. She’s not

hearing that, Jasmine hummed meaningfully in acknowledgment.

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ended, Whitney immediately said, “Mr. Newton, there’s really no

should you address me after

threw her a

no need to have Jasmine and the

not that important,

person. All I need to do is to play the role of his wife

in her eyes, Charles assertively grabbed her hand and

shot out of

tightly, not daring to

suddenly hit the brakes

enter the flower shop, her heart inexorably

to

though she had decided not to harbor any expectations, she couldn’t help but look forward

long, the man’s figure emerged from the flower shop.

hands were

Whitney was stumped.

enough, I really shouldn’t have

the drive home, the two of them continued to travel in silence.

Whitney could do was idly fiddle with her

she quickly lost interest, turning to look out

window.

elderly man slowly walking along the road

stop. They shared a pair of earphones and occasionally exchanged a few words, appearing to

together. Whitney furtively glanced at the man beside

Newton residence, Jasmine

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