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

always carrying band-aids with her. It finally came in handy.

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

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

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

affection had clearly came from

Charles had a

moments ago

dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see

the two engrossed in their 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.

“Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes

his head. “Gwen, you

I so easily shift my feelings onto

that was the extent of his feelings toward her for

cooperative

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

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

Benny requested is too

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

cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm through her

Charles watched the two figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney

restroom.

long, and she still hasn’t

Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her,

frown.

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

hurts too much.

the message, Charles’s face regained its composure.

hall.

showed his concern by

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

“Mm-hmm.”

say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just

and

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

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