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 a band-aid from her bag to cover it.

of always carrying band-aids with

was done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound

Whitney joyfully returned to the

genuine, and his joy was evident. He

had clearly came from the heart.

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a

ago vanished in an

dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be

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

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

a wry smile, shaking his head.

shift my feelings onto someone

that was the extent of his feelings toward her for

were in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

the matter further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved

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

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

he was giving you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just

Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and

Charles watched the two figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was

been so long, and she still hasn’t returned.

but failed to spot her, causing him to

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

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

the car, he showed his concern

heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine, I’ve

“Mm-hmm.”

notice the subtle change in Whitney’s

work as usual and

injury on Whitney’s ankle made her limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana

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