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

felt thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her.

done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to

Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident.

affection had clearly

Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his

just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by

become something that couldn’t see the

She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her

but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out on

smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know

could I so easily shift my feelings onto someone

he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her for now.

were in a cooperative and

him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health

glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes

for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and

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

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

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

and she still hasn’t

failed to spot her,

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

face regained its composure. He then left the banquet

the car, he showed his

really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine,

“Mm-hmm.”

nor did he notice the subtle change in

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

made her limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and her gang. Sissi blocked her path and began to

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