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 out

thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids

done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was just about

joyfully returned to the

The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be

clearly came from the heart.

had a sparkle in his

that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago

they just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept hidden away in

and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her

matters with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too.

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

so easily shift my feelings

resent Whitney, that was the

cooperative and

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

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

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

be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really

waved at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm

gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered

been so long, and she

the crowd but failed to spot her, causing

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

face regained its composure. He

his

not really used to wearing high heels.

“Mm-hmm.”

he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He

day, Whitney went to work as usual and redid the

her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and her

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