The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 834 No Friends To Confide In 

“And what about all of you? Do you understand the impact this will have on the logistics department?”

Queenie swept her gaze over Whitney and the others, her tone quite unpleasant.

Whitney frowned and defended herself, “Ms. Zeller, we haven’t purchased any of these items. Why would we resort to such crude methods to take money we shouldn’t?”

Just then, the usually silent Xenia’s expression turned tense, appearing as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Lana immediately pulled her aside and said, “Do you know something? Rest assured. Just tell the truth. No one will blame you or dare to harm you.”

What she implied was that Xenia did not need to fear the person behind all these.

Whitney thought she must have been too tired the previous night, and that was why she made a mistake with the bill.

Just as she was about to say something, she heard Xenia say, “I’m sorry, Ms. Mellor. I can’t help you keep this a secret any longer. After struggling all night, it just feels too unbearable for me.”

Upon hearing those words, Whitney instantly turned her gaze back to her.

Xenia continued, “Ms. Mellor, when I accompanied you on the shopping trip yesterday, it was you who told me to cook the books. You even said that the company wouldn’t find out, and we could line our own pockets. All of this was done at your behest, and you told me not to publicize this matter. You warned me that if I dared to reveal even half a word. I would be fired. I’m sorry, Ms. Mellor. I just can’t get past this mental hurdle. I’m sorry.”All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.

himney sneered and challenged her, “Do you have a conscience? Don’t you know what we bought when we went out yesterday? Why are you slandering me?”,

The day before, she was kind enough to show Xenia the ropes, but today, Xenia turned around and accused her falsely.

Whitney did not understand.

“Ms.Mellon, I know you have people backing you up, but I really can’t cover up for you anymore. I’m Corry.

Kenia kept apologizing, and her face displayed an expression of extreme remorse and fear. In an instant, Lana took advantage of the situation.

She voluntarily spoke up for Xenia.

“Don’t worry. There’s no need to be afraid. This company now belongs to the Newton family, not Whitney Whitney is really going too far. Does she really think she can act recklessly just because she has neone backing her up?”

Whitney remained silent, her gaze fixed on Xenia.

“I’m truly sorry, Ms. Mellor. I really am.”

Tears began to stream down Xena’s face, perfectly executing her act in a most impressive manner.

Lana and Sissi were still chattering away when Queenie suddenly slapped the table and loudly interrupted, “Enough! Do you think this is a marketplace? Is there no decorum left? I will send someone to investigate and find out the truth. Until there is concrete evidence, no one is allowed to speculate. Put aside the work you have in hand for now. Lana, take the others outside. Whitney, you stay behind.”

As her words fell. Lana left with the rest of them.

Once the office door was closed, Queenie furrowed her brows and asked softly. “Do you understand what’s going on?”

Whitney looked up. “Did Xenia slander me because someone bribed her?”

Although she had not been in the workforce for long, she was no fool and could see what was going on.

Queenie nodded and sighed, “Someone must be targeting you.”

Queenie had encountered such situations before.

She had seen far too many instances of office politics and scheming in her career.

“Go on. Be cautious of those around you. I’ll get to the bottom of this.”

Whimey pursed her lips and hesitated for a moment but still turned around and left.

When she returned to her own workstation, Lana was looking at her with a smug expression.

Looking around, everyone who made eye contact with Whitney lowered their heads. Everyone was putting up a false front in front of her. Behind her back, something else was happening.

She did not know how many of her enemies were among them.

The pantry, stairway entrances, restrooms. All of those places were located in the blind spots of the rveillance cameras.

Meanwhile, indethe logistics department office, Queenie was observing the actions of those people through the blinds.

She panel to report the situation to Charles.

Aude em Lata and Sissi, there were others who were even more sinister and lurking behind the scenes Charles asked her to carry out her investigation discreetly.

Soon, it was time to clock out.

Whitn was still seated and engrossed in the documents Charles had previously handed over to her.

Even though she did not have to do the task, she could not stop learning.

[AL] walked by in her high heels, she said with a sarcastic tone. “Whitney, I never thought you’d be so audacious to openly pocket kickbacks from the company. Mr. Newton really despises this kind of behavior. If he finds out, I’m afraid your time at Newton Group might be coming to an end. What do you

Whitney glared at her. “Ill say it again. You will get what you deserve one of these days.”

After she finished speaking. Whitney stood up, bumped into Lana’s shoulder with a force that showed she was not to be underestimated, and left with an air of nonchalance.

Stepping out of the company, Whitney felt somewhat lost and wandered aimlessly.

A lot had happened recently, and she longed for someone to talk to. Someone she could confide in.

She unlocked her phone and scrolled through her contacts, only to make the disheartening discovery that she did not have many friends in Chanaca.

Gwendolyn’s name appeared before her eyes in the contact list.

It was the phone number that Gwendolyn gave her when they visited the oceanarium last time.

Whitney hesitated.

If I were to call abruptly, it would probably startle her, wouldn’t it?

Moreover, if Charles found out that she was secretly calling Gwendolyn, he would probably be upset.

After much hesitation, Whitney put down her phone and sat alone on the company’s rooftop. lost in thought.

Buzz, buzz, buzz.

The vibration of her phone snapped Whitney back to reality. Surprisingly, it was Gwendolyn who had taken the initiative to call her!

She quickly composed herself, cleared her throat, and answered the phone.

“Gwendolyn?”

Sitting in the swivel chair, Gwendolyn was toying with the pen in her hand. Her voice sounded cheerful as she said, “Are you free today? I’ve left the kids with Nico and Summer. How about we have a drink tonight? There’s a bonfire party.”

Whitney was ken aback and caught off guard for a moment by the sudden invitation from Gwendolyn.

Let me a C-Charles. After all… He’s my boss now. I’m fine with it.”

Since you two are a couple now, it’s up to you to decide. By the way, can I call you Whitney? Calling you Ms Melor seeins a bit too formal.”

“Of course, you can. Let me call Charles, and then I’ll call you back.”

After hanging up the phone, Whitney felt a bit nervous as she dialed Charles’ number.

At that moment, Charles was in a remote meeting with the company’s senior executives. Suddenly, he noticed his phone screen light up. He temporarily closed his laptop and answered the call.

Whitney took a deep breath before saying, “Gwendolyn just asked me if I’m free tonight. There’s a bonfire party Should I go?”

“Okay”

Sensing that he must be busy, Whitney hastily bid him goodbye.

After finalizing plans with Gwendolyn, Whitney submitted her leave request to Queenie.

They were preparing a bonfire party over there, and there was no way she and Charles could go empty- handed. They had to bring something with them.

However, wealthy people like Gwendolyn and Cedrick were accustomed to the finest things. As such, anything that could be bought with money was not sincere enough. Therefore, Whitney wanted to prepare something personally.