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!

and took out a

for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her.

With the wound

Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed

had clearly came from the heart.

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had

just moments ago

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

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

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 head. “Gwen,

easily shift my

that was the extent

in a cooperative and

subject: “Benny’s health has improved a

guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered

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

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

Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally

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

been so long, and she

but failed to spot

It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in the

its composure.

he showed his

calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine, I’ve

“Mm-hmm.”

nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove away.

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

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

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