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

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

from the bathroom. With the

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully

and his joy was evident.

clearly came from the

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his eyes.

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

as if it was stolen. It had become something that

the two engrossed in their conversation, Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to

“Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out on her

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

so easily shift my feelings onto someone else?

resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her

were in a cooperative

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

glint of guilt in Charles’s

requested is

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Is Benny mad at me?”

on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish.

farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm through her

dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had

restroom.

been so long, and

but failed to spot her,

frown.

his phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for

too much.

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

hall.

the car, he showed his concern by asking, “How’s your ankle?”

“I’m not really used to wearing high heels.

“Mm-hmm.”

he notice the subtle

as usual and redid the proposal, sending

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