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!

blister and took out a band-aid

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

from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was just about

joyfully returned to the banquet

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

joy and affection had clearly came from the

Gwendolyn, Charles had

moments ago vanished

stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day,

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

“Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out on

his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

easily shift

Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her for

a cooperative

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

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

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

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

was nearby, waved at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and

the two figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment,

and she still hasn’t

but failed to spot her, causing

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

Charles’s face regained its composure. He

his concern by asking,

to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed

“Mm-hmm.”

say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle

day, Whitney went to work as usual and redid the

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

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