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

band-aids with her. It finally came

bathroom. With the wound now covered, the

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully

was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from when he was with

had clearly came from the heart.

to Gwendolyn, Charles had

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

just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something

to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait until

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

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

shift

he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the

were in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

changed the subject: “Benny’s health has

of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered his

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

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Benny mad

purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you

who was nearby, waved at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to

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

restroom.

and she

but failed to spot

frown.

from Whitney: I’ll

too much.

the message, Charles’s face regained its

hall.

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

“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

Whitney went to work as usual and

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