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

for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally came

the wound now covered, the pain was just

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from when he

and affection had clearly came from the

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle

Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished

if it was stolen. It had become something

She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently,

work-related matters with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is

a wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know

shift my feelings onto

was the extent of his feelings

were in a cooperative

changed the subject: “Benny’s health

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

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

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Benny mad at me?”

time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do what you can.”

bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully

a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was going to the

restroom.

and

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her,

frown.

message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in the car. My

hurts too much.

its composure. He then left the banquet

hall.

the car, he showed his

high heels. They’ve

“Mm-hmm.”

nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s

work as usual and redid the proposal, sending

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