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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and took out a band-aid from her bag

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

bathroom. With the wound now covered,

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to

she saw Charles talking to Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely

joy and affection had clearly came from the

Charles had a

filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless

become something that couldn’t see

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 her car and

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

his head. “Gwen, you

I so easily shift my feelings onto someone else?

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

were in a cooperative and

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

of Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s

renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big

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Benny mad

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

farewell to

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

restroom.

long, and she still hasn’t returned.

but failed to spot her,

frown.

then, his phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney:

hurts too much.

message, Charles’s face regained its composure.

hall.

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

nor did he notice the

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

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