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

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

With the wound now

Whitney joyfully returned to the

talking to Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from

clearly came from the heart.

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle

heart just moments ago vanished in an instant,

just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day,

She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait until

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

his head. “Gwen, you know

could I so easily shift my

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

in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered his gaze.

renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big

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Is Benny

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

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

his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment,

restroom.

been so long, and she still hasn’t returned.

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

frown.

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

hurts too much.

seeing the message, Charles’s face regained its composure.

hall.

his concern by

really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but

“Mm-hmm.”

else, nor did he notice the subtle

Whitney went to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new copy to Queenie.

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