The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 828

Chapter 828 Beyond Resenting.

Whitney’s heart raced as she was lost in the depths of his profound blue eyes.

“Did that person hurt you just now?”

Upon hearing his concern, a warm sensation surged through her heart. She shook her head.

“No.”

As the music reached its climax, their dance steps quickened. The two of them began to dance in the center of the dance floor, and the people around them tactfully made room.

When the music stopped, everyone ceased dancing.

Whitney was in Charles’ arms, feeling his heartbeat.

The strong and powerful sound provided her a sense of comfort.

After the dance, the pain in her ankle intensified. Whitney said aloud, “Mr. Newton, I need to use the restroom.”

While they were dancing earlier, Whitney was holding it in. She needed to go to the restroom to put a damp paper towel on it, lest she embarrass herself later.

The moment she turned around, her wrist was grabbed. Whitney looked at him, puzzled.

“From now on, there’s no need to address me as Mr. Newton outside the office.”

Charles felt somewhat annoyed with the manner of address. He didn’t know why, but he didn’t want her to call him that. It seemed to subconsciously increase the distance between. them.

Whitney chuckled lightly, nodding her head as she replied, “I understand, Charles.”

Charles let go of her hand, and only then did she go to the restroom.

To avoid dirtying her gown, Whitney carefully lifted her skirt as she slowly made her way to

the restroom.

High heels might make one look beautiful, but there was an immense price to pay.

When she took off her shoes, she noticed that blisters had formed on her ankles.

With a gentle touch, a piercing pain was felt immediately.

Gasp!

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she pricked open the blister and took out a band-aid from her bag

her habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally came in handy. that

bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was

joyfully

and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in

affection had clearly

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had

Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished

as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept hidden away in the

and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return

with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too.

smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

shift my feelings

didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her for now.

were in a cooperative and contractual

matter further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some outdoor activities for him.”

glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as

that Benny requested is too big and difficult. I’m

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it. Is Benny

it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do

immediately bid. farewell to Charles and

his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was going to

restroom.

long, and she still hasn’t returned.

crowd but failed to spot her, causing

frown.

vibrated. It was a message from Whitney:

hurts too much.

message, Charles’s face regained its composure. He then left the banquet

hall.

car, he showed his concern by asking,

not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s

“Mm-hmm.”

the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove

to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new copy to

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