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!

took

thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with

Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned

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

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a

just moments ago vanished in an instant,

was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the

Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait

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

flashed a wry smile, shaking his

shift

was the extent of

were in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

matter further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some

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

Benny requested is too big and difficult. I’m still clueless about it. Is Benny mad at me?”

knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do what you can.”

immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded

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

so long, and she still hasn’t returned.

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

I’ll wait for you in the

regained its composure. He

showed his

used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels

“Mm-hmm.”

didn’t say anything else, nor did he notice the

to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a

to the pantry, she ran into

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