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

her habit of always carrying band-aids

the bathroom. With the wound

Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

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

joy and affection had clearly

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a

ago vanished in an instant, replaced

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.

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

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

flashed a wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

I so easily shift my

Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her

in a cooperative and

the matter further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some outdoor activities

of guilt in

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

you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He

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

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

so long, and she still hasn’t returned.

scanned the crowd but failed

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

its composure. He

in the car, he showed his concern

heels. They’ve rubbed my

“Mm-hmm.”

the

Whitney went to work as usual and

ankle 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

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