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!

she pricked open the blister and took out a band-aid from her bag to cover

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

Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned

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

affection had clearly came from

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an

become something that couldn’t see

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

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

smile, shaking his head. “Gwen,

shift my feelings onto

resent Whitney, that was the extent

cooperative and contractual relationship.

“Benny’s health has improved a lot recently.

Benedict triggered a glint of guilt

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

would be difficult for

farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked

his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was going to the restroom.

been so long, and she still

of Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her, causing

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

regained its composure. He then left the banquet

the car, he showed his concern by asking, “How’s

her thoughts and responded calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve

“Mm-hmm.”

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

went to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending

way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and

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