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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and took out a band-aid from

carrying band-aids

With the wound now covered, the pain

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the

talking to Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from when he was with

affection had clearly came

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago

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

and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to

again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is

smile, shaking his

shift my feelings onto

the extent of his feelings toward her for

a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

guilt

for the aquarium that Benny requested is too

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it. Is Benny mad

time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for

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

After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was going to the

restroom.

and she still hasn’t returned.

of Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her, causing

frown.

a message from Whitney: I’ll

hurts too

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

hall.

the car, he showed his

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

“Mm-hmm.”

the subtle change in Whitney’s mood.

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

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