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!

the pain, she pricked open the blister and took

felt thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It

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

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

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

had clearly came

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had

heart just moments ago vanished in

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

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

work-related matters with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really

smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you

could I so easily shift my feelings onto someone else?

he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her for now.

were in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

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

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

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

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

a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she

long, and she still hasn’t returned.

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

message from Whitney: I’ll

its composure. He then left the

back in the car, he showed his concern by asking,

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

“Mm-hmm.”

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

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

injury on Whitney’s ankle made her limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and

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