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 band-aid from her bag to cover

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

emerged from the bathroom. With the wound

joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from when

affection had clearly came

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his

heart just moments ago vanished in

spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the

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

Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You

flashed a wry smile, shaking his

shift

was the extent of his feelings toward

in a cooperative

with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot

guilt

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

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

to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded

his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he

so long, and she

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot

from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in the car. My

its composure. He

his concern by asking, “How’s your

high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine, I’ve already taken care

“Mm-hmm.”

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

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

she

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