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

always carrying band-aids with her.

the wound

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

saw Charles talking to Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was

and affection had clearly came from the heart.

Charles had a sparkle in his

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished

something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept hidden away in the heart.

Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her

is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out on

his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

shift my feelings

that was the extent of his feelings toward her for

were in a cooperative and

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

of guilt

for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big

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about it. Is Benny

was giving you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry.

was nearby, waved at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded

blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a

restroom.

long, and she still hasn’t returned.

the crowd but failed to spot her, causing him to

frown.

a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for

hurts too

face regained its composure.

hall.

in the car, he showed his

to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but

“Mm-hmm.”

anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s

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

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