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

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

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

joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

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

joy and affection had clearly

had a sparkle in his eyes.

heart just moments ago vanished

felt as if it was stolen. It had become something

Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and

work-related matters with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out on her

flashed a wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

I so easily shift

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

cooperative and contractual relationship.

planning on discussing the matter further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some outdoor activities

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

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

you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t

bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm through her

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

so long, and she still hasn’t

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot

Whitney: I’ll wait for you

message, Charles’s face regained its composure. He

back in the car, he showed his

used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my

“Mm-hmm.”

didn’t say anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s

and redid the proposal, sending

pantry, she ran into Lana and her

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