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 a band-aid

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

emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned

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

joy and affection had clearly came from

Charles had a sparkle in

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant,

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

the two engrossed in 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

flashed a wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen,

so easily shift my

Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her for now.

were in a cooperative and contractual

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

guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered

big and difficult.

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

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

his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that

been so long, and she still hasn’t

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot

I’ll wait for you in the car. My ankle hurts

seeing the message, Charles’s face regained its composure.

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

he notice the subtle change

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

way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and her gang. Sissi blocked her path and began to

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