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 band-aid from her bag to cover

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

done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now

Whitney joyfully returned to the

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

and affection had clearly

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle

that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant,

just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t

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

work-related matters with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not

flashed a wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you

I so easily shift my feelings

that was the extent of his

cooperative and

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

Benedict triggered a glint of guilt

the renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and difficult.

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it. Is Benny

time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do what

Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to

the two figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned

restroom.

and she still

scanned the crowd but

frown.

vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in

too

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

hall.

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood.

went to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new

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