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

thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally came in handy. that

she was done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

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

and affection had clearly came from the heart.

had a sparkle in his

just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by

something that couldn’t see the light of day,

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

is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better

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

could I so easily shift my feelings

Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings

were in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered

requested is too big and difficult. I’m still clueless about

would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t

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

his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was going

and

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

I’ll wait for you in the car. My ankle hurts too much.

its composure. He then left

back in the car, he showed his concern

high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but

“Mm-hmm.”

did he notice the subtle change

usual and redid the proposal, sending a

to the pantry, she ran into Lana and her gang. Sissi blocked her path and began to make sarcastic remarks.

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