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

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

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

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to

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

affection had clearly came

Gwendolyn, Charles had a

just moments ago vanished in an instant,

if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light

interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she

with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too.

his head. “Gwen, you

shift my

was the extent of his feelings toward her for now.

cooperative and

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

a glint of guilt in

for the aquarium that Benny requested

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it. Is Benny mad at

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

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

evasive. After a

restroom.

been so long, and she still hasn’t

the crowd but failed to spot her,

frown.

was a message from

too much.

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

hall.

showed his concern

high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine, I’ve already

“Mm-hmm.”

else, nor did he notice the subtle change

and

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