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

carrying band-aids with her. It finally came in handy. that day.

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

joyfully returned to

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

and affection had clearly came

Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his

just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by

together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the

not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning

couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better

flashed a wry smile, shaking his

easily shift my feelings onto someone else?

was the

were in a cooperative and

the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot

of Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in

aquarium that Benny requested

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about it. Is Benny

on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you

to Charles and cheerfully

gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered

restroom.

long, and she still hasn’t returned.

the crowd but

frown.

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

too much.

face regained its composure.

hall.

the car, he showed his concern by asking, “How’s your ankle?”

responded calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels

“Mm-hmm.”

didn’t say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle

next day, Whitney went to work as usual and

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