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 it.

carrying band-aids with her. It finally came

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

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

his joy was evident.

and affection had clearly came from the

had a sparkle

just moments ago

become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to

and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait until the party was

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

his head. “Gwen,

shift my feelings onto

didn’t resent Whitney, that was the

in a cooperative

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

of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered

requested

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about it. Is Benny mad at me?”

it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t

At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm

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

restroom.

been so long, and she still hasn’t

scanned the crowd but failed

frown.

vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for

hurts too much.

its composure. He then

hall.

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

nor did he notice the subtle

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

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