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 a band-aid from her bag to cover

habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally came

Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully

to Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from when he was with her.

clearly came

had

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

as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t

and risk embarrassment. Silently, she

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

his head. “Gwen,

shift my feelings onto

the extent of his feelings toward

in a cooperative

further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health

of Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered his gaze.

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

on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do what you

Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles

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

so long, and she still hasn’t returned.

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

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

regained its composure. He then left

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

high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine, I’ve already taken care of

“Mm-hmm.”

notice the subtle change in Whitney’s

went to work as usual and redid the proposal,

as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana

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