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

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

from the bathroom. With the wound

Whitney joyfully returned to

saw Charles talking to Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from

had clearly came from

had a sparkle in his

filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished

was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be

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

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his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

easily shift my feelings onto someone

he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward

were in a cooperative and

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

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

requested is

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it. Is Benny mad at

time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t

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

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

restroom.

and she still

crowd but failed to spot

frown.

a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in

too much.

regained its composure. He then left the banquet

hall.

back in the car, he showed his concern

used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed

“Mm-hmm.”

did he notice the subtle

work as usual and redid

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