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!

and took out

habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally

was done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was just about bearable.

Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to

affection had clearly came from

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a

filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in

stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept hidden away in the heart.

risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around

couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not

shaking his head. “Gwen, you

easily shift my

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

a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

guilt in Charles’s eyes

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

knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do what you can.”

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

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 returned.

failed

was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in

the message, Charles’s face regained its composure. He then left the banquet hall.

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

and redid the proposal,

On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana

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