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

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

from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was just about

joyfully returned to

his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from when he was with her.

had clearly came from

Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his eyes.

just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by

something that couldn’t see the

two engrossed in their conversation, 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

couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy

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

easily shift

resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward

were in a cooperative and contractual

on discussing the matter further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently.

guilt

is too big and difficult. I’m still clueless about

be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do

who was nearby, waved at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles

dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a

long, and

of Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot

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

the message, Charles’s face regained its composure.

he showed his

set aside 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

“Mm-hmm.”

he notice the subtle change in

day, Whitney went to work as usual and redid

way to the pantry, she

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