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

carrying band-aids with her. It finally came

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

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the

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

joy and affection had clearly came from the heart.

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless despair.

had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be

risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait until the party was over.

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

smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you

shift my

resent Whitney, that was the extent

a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

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

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

be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry.

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

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

and she still

crowd but failed

Whitney: I’ll

face regained its composure. He then left the banquet

car, he showed his

“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.”

say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just

Whitney went to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending

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

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