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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the pain, she pricked open the blister and took out a band-aid from her bag to cover it.

habit of always carrying band-aids with her.

With the wound now covered,

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned

his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from

and affection had clearly came from the heart.

Charles had

ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless

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

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

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

I so easily shift

was the extent of his

in a cooperative and contractual

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

Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he

renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big

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Is Benny mad

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

immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked

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

restroom.

so long, and she

the crowd but failed to

frown.

from Whitney: I’ll wait

too

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

hall.

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 it’s fine, I’ve already

“Mm-hmm.”

did he notice the subtle change

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

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