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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pricked open the blister and took out a band-aid from her

of always carrying band-aids with her.

done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different

affection had clearly came from the

had

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

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

Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her

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

wry smile, shaking his head.

I so easily shift my feelings onto someone

that was the extent of his feelings toward

in a cooperative and contractual

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

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

Benny requested is too big and

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

immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick

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

restroom.

been so long, and she

the crowd but failed to spot her, causing

frown.

It was a message from

too

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

hall.

the car, he showed his concern by asking,

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

“Mm-hmm.”

did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove away.

went to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending

she walked. On her way to the pantry, she

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