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!

open the blister and took out a

thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids

With the wound now covered, the

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the

Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different

had clearly

Charles had a

just moments ago vanished in an

moment 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

decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her

but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her

his head. “Gwen, you know

so easily shift my feelings onto someone

didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward

in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as

renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and difficult. I’m

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

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 her husband’s.

gaze evasive. After a moment, he

so long, and she still hasn’t

of Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot

then, his phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you

its composure. He

his concern by

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

“Mm-hmm.”

the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove

usual and redid the proposal, sending

pantry, she ran into Lana and her gang. Sissi blocked her path and began

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