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!

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

band-aids with her. It finally came in

Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound

joyfully returned

joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from

had clearly came from

Gwendolyn, Charles had a

that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless

become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept

the two engrossed in their conversation, Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently,

discussing work-related matters 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

wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

easily shift my feelings onto

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

were in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

guilt in

big and

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

to Charles

his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned

long, and she still hasn’t returned.

failed to spot her, causing him

I’ll wait for you in the car. My

Charles’s face regained its composure. He then left

the car, he showed his

heels. They’ve rubbed

“Mm-hmm.”

the subtle change in Whitney’s

to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new copy to Queenie.

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

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