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—”

Charles had already hung up on the other end

once again.

simply picking up her bag before walking out

the restaurant than the lights within were promptly turned off. She sat all alone on the bench by the

in the day when she found out

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depression swamping her right then, she was

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

Rumble!

clap of thunder split the air. She looked up at the

she often heard such thunder. Each time, she would get scared and hide in

dared

clothes. In no time at all,

distant shricks of passersby drifted into her ears. She looked up to see people running

as the relentless downpour pelted her

mercy.

time to go

past her on the road, splashing an enormous wave of water. In an instant, her dress was

splattered

her mood instantly plummeting to an

the camel’s back. She couldn’t help but tear up. rooted

signs of stopping. Whitney knew that if she tarried there any

cheeks, forcing a bitter smile. I must look

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

dressed up as a ghost, Mommy? Why does she look so scary? Could she be here to

her child’s pointing finger. admonishing, “What nonsense are you talking about? Don’t always talk

look she gave Whitney was full

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

whose mood was already thoroughly ruined, paid no mind to

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