Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 60

"Mr. Gilbert Colin was in a frenzy. The dressing room is full of ladies. You can't just barge in there. It wouldn't be propert

His words halted Gilbert in his tracks.

Indeed, if he barged in like that, what if he saw something he shouldn't?

He turned around, his gaze dropping to meet Colin's. "Seems like you're unwilling to hand her over, are you?"

"Heh." A grin spread across Colin's face. "This is how we make our living, sir. If you'd be so kind as to come and watch her perform, I'll reserve a spot just for you. The young lady would be ever so grateful." Hmph. Gilbert scoffed, seeing right through Colin's slick ways, like trying to grasp a slippery eel. Undoubtedly, he wouldn't cause a scene over a dancer.

"Want me to come watch?" A cold smile danced in Gilbert's eyes. "Well, that'll depend... on whether she's got the talent."

After that, he strode out.

Just a dancer, was she worth his attention?

"Mr. Gilbert, take care! Do come again!" Colin bowed deeply, escorting him out.

After leaving the Neon Nights Bar, Gilbert didn't head back to Golden Oak Manor but went to the Southern District instead. His grandmother had just undergone surgery, and he had to stay by her side through the night.

Sylvia had passed the critical phase but was still weak, spending more time asleep than awake. Nurses and caregivers were there through the night.

Gilbert's visit was mainly out of concern for unexpected complications. Thankfully, the night passed without incident.

awakened by his alarm. He had an important meeting in the morning and needed to prepare. After grabbing the clothes Charles had brought over, he stepped into the bathroom for a shower. Meanwhile, Sherilyn arrived

tapped her shoulder

offered a smile. "Mr.

seemed surprised.

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first glance. Sherilyn was used to it and was

her surprise, Yates pronounced

She nodded, still

compliments. "You've become so beautiful. I hardly recognized

with a

"Here

Sherilyn nodded. "Yes."

am, too. Let's go

"Okay."

a gentleman, Yates opened the door for

you." Sherilyn tried to

helpful, Yates waved it off. "Not at

attending to Sylvia's

for Sherilyn. "Have a

thank you." Sherilyn took

smiled at Sherilyn. "Would

to the kitchen. Returning, he carried two cups of

to decline his hospitality, Sherilyn