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 blister and took out a band-aid from her bag to cover it.

her habit of always carrying band-aids with

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

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

she saw Charles talking 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

and affection had clearly came

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in

just moments ago vanished

was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the

Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait until the

Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive,

a wry smile, shaking his

could I so easily shift my feelings onto someone

the extent of his feelings

cooperative and

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

of Benedict triggered a glint of guilt

big and difficult. I’m

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

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

After a moment, he

long, and she still hasn’t

scanned the crowd but failed to spot her,

then, his phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in the car. My ankle

face regained its composure. He then

back in the car, he showed his concern by

her thoughts and responded 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 it.”

“Mm-hmm.”

nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove

to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new copy

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

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