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 a band-aid

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

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

joyfully returned

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

affection had clearly came from

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had

filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in

just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept hidden away

Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait until

up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out on her again.”

smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

I so easily shift my feelings onto

was the

were in a cooperative

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

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

that Benny requested is too

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Benny mad at

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

his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her

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

restroom.

so long, and

the crowd but failed to

frown.

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

too

face regained its composure. He then left the

hall.

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change

usual and redid the proposal, sending a new

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