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 a band-aid from her bag to cover it.

carrying band-aids with her.

she was done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was just about

Whitney joyfully returned to

smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He

and affection had clearly

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his eyes.

filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished

dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of

their conversation, Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned

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

flashed a wry smile, shaking his head.

I so easily shift my feelings onto someone else?

the extent of his feelings toward her for

cooperative and

Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved

a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered

renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is too

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Is Benny mad

would be difficult for you to

at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully

blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered

restroom.

long, and she

crowd but failed to spot her, causing him to

frown.

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

too much.

seeing the message, Charles’s face regained its composure.

hall.

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove away.

usual and redid the proposal, sending a new

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