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

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

bathroom. With the wound now

joyfully returned to the

his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different

had clearly came from the

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had

moments ago vanished

they just 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

conversation, Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait until the party was over.

couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really

his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

easily shift my feelings onto someone else?

though he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her

a cooperative and

planning on discussing the matter further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved

of guilt in

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

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Benny

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

immediately bid. farewell to

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

restroom.

so long, and she still

the crowd but failed

frown.

then, his phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in the

too much.

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

hall.

his concern by asking, “How’s your

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

“Mm-hmm.”

nor did he notice the subtle change

Whitney went to work as usual and redid the

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