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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open the blister and took out a band-aid from her

felt thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids

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

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from

clearly came from

to Gwendolyn, Charles had

Whitney’s heart just moments ago

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

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

matters 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

a wry smile, shaking his

so easily shift my feelings

was the extent of his feelings toward her

in a cooperative

the subject: “Benny’s health has improved

mention of Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s

aquarium that Benny requested is too big and difficult.

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Benny mad at

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

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

his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that

restroom.

so long, and she

scanned the crowd but failed to spot her, causing him

frown.

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

hurts too much.

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

hall.

in the car, he showed his concern

responded calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels.

“Mm-hmm.”

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

next day, Whitney went to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new copy to Queenie.

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