Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 58

After that night's stunning jazz performance, Sherilyn shot to fame. With Colin's savvy marketing, she quickly became the hottest act at the Neon Nights Bar.

Patrons were tripping over themselves to see her, some even willing to pay top dollar. But understanding the value of exclusivity, Colin turned them all down. Moreover, until then, he hadn't even revealed her

name.

To the public, she was known as Ms. S.

It only served to ramp up everyone's curiosity. The news of Ms. S' show meant the bar was packed, with revenues hitting several times the usual.

"There she is!" In an instant, all eyes fixed on the stage. A sudden blackout enveloped the space.

Oddly, the room fell silent. Not a soul dared to make a noise, all waiting with bated breath. Then, a spotlight hit the stage. A figure in red took over the spotlight, and as an old-world tune played, the dancer began her performance.

With a flick of her wrists, she leaped gracefully, playfully raising her eyebrows at the audience below. Yet again, her face remained unseen. She had donned a veil.

"Bravo!"

took the audience

the breeze. She also used wires in her dance. As the music

Bar stepped up their game with this new

a feast

slightly,

before." "Really?" Yates glanced at his younger cousin, "Sounds like you're quite the fan. What, got a little

young and easily teased, Edgar blushed.

busy

crowd erupted into

around her, making her seem like a fairy

"Where is she going?"

"Don't know!"

"Come this way!"

their hands, hoping to touch a corner of

flew straight toward a booth facing the stage. It

sat still, watching as the celestial figure approached him. It was only up close that Sherilyn recognized him. Surprised,

out to catch it. But Sherilyn was quicker, pulling it back in a flash, leaving Gilbert with nothing but a lingering fragrance in his

recognizing her. She smiled, turned, and flew back