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

band-aids with her. It finally

done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the

joyfully returned to the banquet

she saw Charles 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 when he was with her.

had clearly

Charles had a sparkle in his

just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced

felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light

their conversation, Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to

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

flashed a wry smile, shaking his

I so easily shift

the extent of his feelings

were in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some outdoor

guilt in Charles’s eyes as

Benny requested is too

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Benny mad at

was giving you a hard 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.”

Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded

watched the two figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that

restroom.

and she

of Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot

frown.

was a message from Whitney:

too much.

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

hall.

he showed his concern

her thoughts and responded calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve

“Mm-hmm.”

didn’t say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just

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

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