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!

open the blister and took out a band-aid from her bag to cover

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

With the wound now covered, the

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully

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

and affection had clearly came

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in

moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless

they just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept hidden away in the heart.

embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to

discussing work-related matters with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes

a wry smile, shaking his head.

so easily shift my feelings onto someone

resent Whitney, that was the

a cooperative and contractual

Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some

Benedict triggered a glint of guilt

big and difficult. I’m still clueless about it. Is Benny mad at

giving you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for

cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked

Charles watched the two figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a

so long, and she

crowd but failed to spot her, causing

his phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in the

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

he showed his concern by

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

“Mm-hmm.”

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

to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new copy

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

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