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 a band-aid from her

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

the wound now covered, the pain was just about

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

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

joy and affection had clearly came

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his eyes.

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

had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept

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 return to

is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too.

wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen,

so easily shift

resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward

a cooperative and

matter further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved

guilt in Charles’s eyes as he

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

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Benny mad at

purpose, knowing it would be difficult for

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

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

restroom.

and she

the crowd but failed to spot her,

frown.

vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for

too much.

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

hall.

the car, he showed his

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

“Mm-hmm.”

say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove away.

day, Whitney went to work as usual and redid the proposal,

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