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

band-aids

the wound now covered, the pain was just about

Whitney joyfully returned to

on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in

and affection had clearly

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his

ago vanished in an instant, replaced

become something that couldn’t see the light

Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car

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

a wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

shift my

was the extent of his feelings toward her for

cooperative

“Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some outdoor

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

that Benny requested is too big

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about it. Is Benny mad at

knowing it would be difficult for

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

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

restroom.

so long, and she still

Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her, causing him

frown.

a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you

too much.

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

hall.

the car, he showed his concern by

used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine, I’ve already taken care

“Mm-hmm.”

nor did he notice the subtle change in

went to work as usual and

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