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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blister and took out a

carrying band-aids with her. It finally came in

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

joyfully returned to the banquet

face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed

affection had clearly came

Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished

become something that couldn’t see the light of

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

Mellor is quite impressive, and

his

could I so easily shift my feelings onto

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

cooperative and contractual

changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some outdoor activities

guilt

requested

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Benny

difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just

his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick

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

restroom.

long, and

the crowd but failed to

frown.

was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in the car. My

too much.

its composure. He then left the

hall.

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

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

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

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