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

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

the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain

joyfully returned to

and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in

affection had clearly came from the

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his

ago vanished in an

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

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

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

his head. “Gwen, you know

easily shift my feelings onto

Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her

were in a cooperative and contractual

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

of Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes

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

time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do

waved at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her

figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a

long, and she still hasn’t

the crowd but failed to spot her,

vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for

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

showed his concern by asking, “How’s your ankle?”

to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine, I’ve already taken care of it.”

“Mm-hmm.”

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

as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new

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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