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—”

the other end

sounded on the private room’s door. The server tentatively asked once again. “How much longer do you think you’ll need, Ms. Mellor? We’re about to close.”

her bag

lights within were promptly turned off. She sat all alone

the day when she found out that he

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her to the depression swamping her right then, she

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

Rumble!

the air. She looked up at

in the mountains, she often heard such thunder. Each time, she would get scared and hide in her room,

right then, she even dared to face

clothes. In no time at all, she was

shricks of passersby drifted into her ears. She looked up to see people running like lightning. A cloud of mist

catching the falling rain as the relentless downpour

mercy.

to

zoomed past her on the road, splashing an enormous wave of water.

dress was splattered

surprise, her mood instantly

She couldn’t help but tear up. rooted in place dazedly

heavier, showing no signs of stopping. Whitney knew that if she tarried there any longer, she

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

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

said. “Is this lady dressed up as a ghost, Mommy? Why does she look so scary? Could she

of the unruly child was quite startled and quickly smacked her child’s pointing finger. admonishing, “What nonsense are you talking about? Don’t always talk about others. It’s

look she gave Whitney was full

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

mood was already thoroughly ruined, paid

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