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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took out a band-aid from her bag to

always carrying band-aids

done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was just about

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to

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

and affection had clearly came from the

had

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished

they just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of

to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and

“Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not

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

shift my feelings onto someone

Whitney, that was the extent

a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered

Benny requested is

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about it. Is Benny mad at

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

to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm through

blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that

restroom.

been so long, and she still hasn’t returned.

the crowd but failed to spot her, causing him

frown.

message from Whitney: I’ll wait

too

message, Charles’s face regained its

hall.

he showed his concern by asking, “How’s your

heels. They’ve

“Mm-hmm.”

notice the subtle change in Whitney’s

day, Whitney went to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new copy

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