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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she pricked open the blister and took out a band-aid from her bag to cover it.

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

bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was just

Whitney joyfully

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

joy and affection had clearly came from the

had a sparkle in

ago vanished

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

conversation, Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait until the party was over.

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 miss out on

shaking his head. “Gwen, you know

so easily shift my feelings

resent Whitney, that was the extent

cooperative

subject: “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

the aquarium that Benny requested is too

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it. Is Benny

you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for

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

gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney

restroom.

and

but failed to spot her, causing

frown.

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

hurts too

regained its composure. He then left the

hall.

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

the subtle change

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

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