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 blister and took out

felt thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It

bathroom. With the wound

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely

joy and affection had clearly came from the heart.

Charles had

heart just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless despair.

become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only

risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to

discussing work-related matters with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her

wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know

I so easily shift my

though he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings

were in a cooperative and

him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has

Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s

the renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and difficult.

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it. Is Benny

was giving you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you

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

a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned

restroom.

so long, and she still hasn’t returned.

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to

frown.

message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in

too much.

regained its composure. He then

hall.

his concern by asking, “How’s your ankle?”

high heels. They’ve

“Mm-hmm.”

did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s

and

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