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.

first place. That was why she had planned to celebrate it herself quietly. Besides, she didn’t want to owe anyone any favors because of that.

Newton family sooner or later. She didn’t want to owe Lucas and Jasmine too

She’s not familiar with the others. Don’t make it too grand, or she’ll feel uncomfortable.”

that, Jasmine hummed meaningfully

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“Mr. Newton, there’s really no need to go to all this trouble. My birthday

should you address me after

a displeased look..

Jasmine and the others fuss over it. My birthday really isn’t that important.”

she said it was not that important, she dipped her

I’m an insignificant person. All I need to do is

disappointment and unhappiness in her eyes, Charles assertively grabbed her

car shot out of the underground

seatbelt tightly, not daring

by a flower shop, Charles suddenly hit the brakes and alighted without a word.

flower shop, her heart inexorably started racing.

going to buy me flowers?

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

emerged from the flower shop.

his hands

Whitney was stumped.

really shouldn’t have gotten my

of

Whitney could do was idly fiddle

phone had nothing but some boring news, and she quickly lost interest, turning to

window.

stooped elderly man slowly walking along the road and a youthful-looking high school student animatedly discussing something interesting

a pair of earphones and occasionally exchanged a few words, appearing to

will eventually get together. Whitney furtively glanced at the man beside her, a tinge of

made it back to the Newton

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