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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and took

always carrying band-aids with her.

the wound now covered, the pain

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

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

and affection had clearly came from the heart.

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his eyes.

heart just moments ago vanished in

felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept hidden away in the heart.

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

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

flashed a wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know

so easily shift my feelings onto

though he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her for now.

cooperative and contractual

him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s

guilt in Charles’s eyes

requested is too big and

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Is Benny mad

he 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

farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm through her

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

restroom.

been so long, and she

but failed to spot

frown.

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

too

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

hall.

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

set aside her thoughts and responded calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels

“Mm-hmm.”

nor did he notice the

next day, Whitney went to work as usual and redid the proposal,

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