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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and took out a band-aid from her bag to cover

thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids

With the

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to

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

affection had clearly

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in

just moments ago vanished in

as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see

in their conversation, Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return

but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out

his head.

so easily shift my feelings onto someone

Whitney, that was the extent

a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

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

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

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Benny mad

for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do what you

cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm through her husband’s.

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

restroom.

and

crowd but failed to spot her, causing him to

frown.

from Whitney: I’ll wait for

hurts too

Charles’s face regained its

hall.

his concern by asking,

thoughts and responded calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but

“Mm-hmm.”

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

work as usual and redid the proposal,

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