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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took out a band-aid from her bag to cover it.

band-aids with her. It finally came in handy.

emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was just about

joyfully returned

to Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed

had clearly came from

Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his eyes.

filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant,

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

interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently,

discussing work-related matters with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out on

shaking his head.

easily shift my feelings onto someone else?

he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of

in a cooperative and contractual

“Benny’s health has improved a lot recently.

Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as

that Benny requested is too big and

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Benny

purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really

farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick

figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was going

restroom.

been so long, and she still hasn’t returned.

the crowd but

frown.

was a message from

too

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

hall.

he showed his concern by asking, “How’s your

used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine,

“Mm-hmm.”

notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood.

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

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