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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and took

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

With the wound now covered, the

joyfully

his joy was evident. He seemed

joy and affection had clearly came from the heart.

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

Whitney’s heart just moments ago

it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to

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

with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite

shaking his head. “Gwen, you

shift my feelings onto

resent Whitney, that was the extent

in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered his

that Benny requested

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Is Benny mad at me?”

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.

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

Charles watched the two figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was

restroom.

and she still hasn’t

Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her,

frown.

was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in

too much.

Charles’s face regained its composure. He

hall.

car, he showed his concern

calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed

“Mm-hmm.”

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

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

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