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

always carrying band-aids with her. It finally came in handy. that day.

the bathroom. With the wound now

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

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

affection had clearly

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in

Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an

dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the

risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return 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

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

I so easily shift my feelings onto

resent Whitney, that was the extent of

cooperative and

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

of Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in

the renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is

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Benny mad at me?”

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

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

After a moment, he

restroom.

and she still

but failed to spot

frown.

was a message from

hurts too much.

Charles’s face regained its

hall.

showed his

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

“Mm-hmm.”

did he notice the subtle change

and redid the

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