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

felt thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally came in handy.

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

Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

Charles talking to Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a

had clearly

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle

moments ago vanished

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

fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave,

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

his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

easily shift my feelings

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

in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some outdoor activities

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

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

time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you

farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded

leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was going

long, and she still hasn’t returned.

Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her, causing him to frown.

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

its composure. He then left the banquet

he showed his concern by asking, “How’s

and responded calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels.

“Mm-hmm.”

the subtle change in Whitney’s mood.

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

she ran into Lana and her gang. Sissi blocked her path and began to make sarcastic

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