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.

make a big fuss in the first place. That was why she had planned

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

“Just have you and Lucas come back. She’s not familiar with the others. Don’t make it too grand, or she’ll feel uncomfortable.”

hummed

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no need to go to all this trouble. My

should you address

threw her a displeased

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

not that important, she

is to play the role of

Charles assertively grabbed her hand and commanded,

the car shot out of

seatbelt tightly, not daring to

suddenly hit the brakes and alighted without

watched him enter the flower shop, her heart

he… going to buy me flowers?

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

the man’s figure emerged from

hands

Whitney was stumped.

enough, I really shouldn’t have gotten my

the drive home, the two of them continued to

Whitney could do was idly

news, and she quickly lost interest, turning to

window.

elderly man slowly walking along the road

shared a pair of earphones and occasionally exchanged a

say that lovers will eventually get together. Whitney furtively glanced at the man beside her, a tinge of bitterness welling within her Ultimately, we’re not meant to be together.

back to the Newton residence, Jasmine

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