The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family by Adela

Chapter 104

In the private room.

Sherilyn sat across from the man, who stared at her without blinking, as if he couldn't

bear to look away.

"Sherilyn, this is the third time we've met. That day at Wind Bridge, it was your grandmother's memorial, right? You were there, wearing a mask..."

"I didn't come here to talk about that," Sherilyn interrupted, frowning in annoyance. "We've already met. Where's the money? Can you give it to me now?"

"Yes." The man nodded. "I brought it. I'll give it to you in a bit... Sherilyn, it's been years since we last saw each other. You suddenly went abroad four years ago without a word. How have you been? You and Mr. Gilbert..."

"Enough." Sherilyn cut him off, her voice calm but her brow furrowed in irritation. "Do you really think you should be asking me these questions?"

"I..." The man paused, his face a mix of confusion and pain. "Why can't I ask? Sherilyn, I'm concerned about you. You and Gilbert..."

"Oh, so funny." Sherilyn couldn't hold back a scoff, her eyes full of scorn. "Now you choose to show concern? Isn't it a little late?"

Where was he when she needed him the most? Where was his concern then? The cheapest thing in this world is belated affection!

The man fell silent, his face a battleground of conflict and agony. "Yes, I was wrong. But Sherilyn, can you at least tell me why you suddenly need such a large sum of money? Is Mr. Gilbert treating you poorly?"

into them, Mr. Gilbert was clearly

but the fact remained that Sherilyn was sent abroad for four

"Sherilyn, please tell me..."

Enough was enough!

for a moment. "If I don't tell you, does that mean I won't get the money

"No..."

urgent knock on

suggested they'd break in if the door wasn't opened

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"Open up!"

"Open the door, now!"

Open up! Can

on? Why

whose expression

it!" The man stood up. With the police here, even a minor issue could escalate quickly. Even if they did nothing wrong, they'd be dragged to the station for questioning. And today's meeting with Sherilyn was something his family must not

saw right through his

guy always says how much he cares about her, but when it really counts,

"Sherilyn..."

Sherilyn raised an eyebrow, her gaze cold. "We haven't done anything wrong. We could just open the door and tell them... what our relationship is!" "Sherilyn, I..." The