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

band-aids with her. It

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

Whitney joyfully returned

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

clearly came from the

Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in

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

spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that

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

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 her

his head.

shift

he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her for now.

were in a cooperative and contractual

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

Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered

that Benny requested is

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Is Benny mad

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

to

a moment, he remembered that Whitney

restroom.

long, and she still

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

frown.

from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in

too

message, Charles’s face regained its composure.

hall.

he showed his concern

really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s

“Mm-hmm.”

didn’t say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood.

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

her limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and her gang. Sissi blocked her path and

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