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 blister and took out

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

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

joyfully returned

was evident. He seemed to be in a completely

affection had clearly came

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle

just moments ago vanished in

moment they just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that

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 wait until the party was over.

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

wry smile, shaking his head.

could I so easily shift my feelings onto someone

was the extent of his feelings

were in a cooperative and

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

guilt in Charles’s

renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and

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Is Benny mad at me?”

was giving you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do

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

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

restroom.

long, and she

crowd but failed to spot her, causing

frown.

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

too much.

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

hall.

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

to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed

“Mm-hmm.”

anything else, nor did he notice the subtle

usual and redid the proposal, sending a new copy to

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