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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took out a band-aid from her bag

habit of always carrying band-aids

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

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully

joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from

and affection had clearly came from

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

moments ago vanished in an instant,

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

decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car

but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You

wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen,

shift my

the extent of his feelings toward her

a cooperative and

subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot

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

that Benny requested is

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about it. Is Benny

for

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

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

restroom.

and she still

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to

frown.

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

too much.

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

hall.

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove away.

usual and redid the proposal,

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