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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pain, she pricked open the blister and took out a band-aid

for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her.

she was done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound

Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

talking to Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was

affection had clearly came

had

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless despair.

moment they just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something

to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she

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.

could I so easily shift my

that was the extent of his feelings toward

cooperative and

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

of guilt in

that Benny requested is too big and difficult. I’m

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Is Benny mad at

was giving you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry.

bid. farewell to

his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered

restroom.

so long, and she still

the crowd but failed to spot her,

frown.

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

hurts too

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

hall.

his concern by

used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels

“Mm-hmm.”

the subtle change in

and redid the proposal, sending a new copy to

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