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—”

Whitney had finished speaking. Charles had already hung up on the other end of the phone. Thus, their first

server tentatively asked once again. “How much longer do you think you’ll need,

simply picking up her

sooner had she stepped out of the restaurant than the lights within were promptly turned off. She sat all

in the day when she found out that he wanted to go on a

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the depression swamping her right then, she was

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

Rumble!

the air. She looked up at the sky and murmured, “It’s going to rain soon.”

often heard such thunder. Each time, she would

right then, she even dared to face such

no time at

up to see people running like lightning. A cloud of mist rose from the street, blurring her vision.

both hands, catching the falling rain as the relentless

mercy.

time to go home.

her on the road, splashing an enormous

knitted dress was splattered with layers of mud.

surprise, her mood instantly plummeting to an all-time low.

splattered skirt was seemingly the last straw that broke the camel’s back. She

rain grew increasingly heavier, showing no signs of stopping. Whitney knew that

wet cheeks, forcing a bitter smile. I must

its original appearance under the heavy rain. Her face was drenched, and she couldn’t tell whether

pointed at Whitney rudely and said. “Is this lady dressed up as a ghost, Mommy?

of the unruly child was quite startled and quickly smacked her child’s pointing finger. admonishing, “What nonsense are you talking about?

words, the look she gave Whitney

she quickly ushered her son off the train as though

whose mood was already thoroughly ruined, paid

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