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 a

of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally

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

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully

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

clearly came from the

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a

filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago

they just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something

fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave,

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 her

smile, shaking his head.

could I so easily shift my

that was the extent of his

a cooperative and contractual relationship.

the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot

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

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

you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry.

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

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

long, and she

Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her,

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

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

the car, he showed his concern by asking, “How’s

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

“Mm-hmm.”

the subtle change in

and redid the proposal,

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

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