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!

pricked open the blister and took out

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

Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered,

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned

his joy was evident. He seemed to be in

affection had clearly came from the

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle

that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an

stolen. It had become something that couldn’t

Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to

Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive,

flashed a wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know

easily shift my feelings onto

the extent of his feelings toward her for now.

in a cooperative

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

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

that Benny requested is too big and difficult.

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

to Charles and cheerfully

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

been so long, and she still hasn’t

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her, causing him to frown.

then, his phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in

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

the car, he showed his concern by asking, “How’s your ankle?”

really used to wearing high heels. They’ve

“Mm-hmm.”

didn’t say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood.

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

her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana

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