The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 849

Chapter 849 Why Is She Always The Unlucky One

At Charles words. Whitney’s leashed emotions suddenly broke free

Biting her lower lip hard to hold her sobs back, she murmured. “It’s okay. Are you okay over there? Is it overly dangerous!

When she was in Tayhaven back then, she heard Muprary was in a state of great turmoil. Warfare raged year-round there, and it was common for thugs to open fire and kill people.

– The danger is still manageable. The new company we’ve established here has run into some trouble, and they need me to step in and sort things out. If all goes well, I should be back in two days

If things didn’t go smoothly, there was no telling how long it might take.

Charles didn’t explain the kind of trouble involved.

In truth, the local bigwig there had captured their company’s staff and demanded an exorbitant ransom. If they didn’t see Charles within a day, they threatened to kill one of the hostages in their hands,

The local bigwig was a notorious gang leader in Muprary and had never once failed to put his threats into

action.

The company’s staff were innocent, and Charles couldn’t disregard their safety.

Subsequently. Whitney recalled some other assistants saying that Newton Group established a new company in Muprary to mine locally in preparation for venturing into the jewelry business.

If he needs to step in to resolve the issue, it must be quite tricky

Charles then continued, “Go home earlier. You can skip work while I’m not in the office these days. I’ll make up for our missed date next time.”

Holding the phone and listening to his response, Whitney was slightly taken aback.

That was the first time he explained what he was doing. On top of that, he admitted to their date.

“Most importantly, you’re safe. I’ll wait for you to come back.”

“Okay. Don’t contact me these few days. I’m hanging up

“But—”

end

door. The server tentatively asked once again. “How much longer do you think

simply picking up her bag before walking out of the

the lights within were promptly turned off. She

joy she felt earlier in the day when she found out that he wanted to

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her right then, she was somewhat dazed.

behind the clouds. The streets were sparsely populated, with only Whitney sitting there

Rumble!

at the sky and

thunder. Each time, she would get scared and hide in her room, not daring

even dared

downpour arrived swiftly, drenching Whitney’s clothes. In no time

drifted into her ears. She looked up to see people

the falling rain as the relentless downpour pelted

mercy.

time to

had even stood up, a car zoomed past her on the road, splashing an enormous wave of water. In an instant, her dress was drenched

splattered with layers of

in surprise, her mood instantly plummeting to

the last straw that broke the camel’s back. She couldn’t help but

stopping. Whitney knew that if she tarried there any longer, she would definitely catch

thoroughly wet cheeks, forcing a bitter smile. I must look quite unsightly

makeup on her face had completely lost its original appearance under the heavy rain. Her face was drenched, and she couldn’t tell whether it was her own tears or

and said. “Is this lady dressed up

and quickly smacked her child’s pointing finger. admonishing, “What

she gave Whitney was

next station, she quickly ushered her son off the train as though truly regarding

already thoroughly ruined, paid no

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