The Ex and Her Riches

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!

the blister and took out a band-aid from her bag to cover it.

felt thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally

the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned

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

had clearly

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his

just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced

something

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

up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out on

shaking his head.

shift

he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of

in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

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

the renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and difficult. I’m still clueless about it. Is Benny mad at

time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish.

who was nearby, waved at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward

evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney

and she still hasn’t

Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot

from Whitney: I’ll

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

the car, he showed his concern by

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

“Mm-hmm.”

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

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

ankle made her limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she

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