Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 91

"Alright, take care."

Gilbert sat in his car, watching as she slowly walked away. A rush of hard-to-explain feelings surged in his chest, leaving him feeling uneasy and a bit thrown off.

As the night lights began to glow, the evening in Sunhaven was just getting started. Tonight, Neon Nights Bar was about to blow its roof off! Because tonight was the finale of the Dance Queen showdown!

Before the finale even began, Neon Nights Bar was already packed to the brim, forcing them to stop admitting more patrons. Every dancer tonight gave a stellar performance. And unsurprisingly, Sherilyn took the crown.

"S! Dance Queen!"

"S! Dance Queen!"

Backstage, Sherilyn could still hear the roaring cheers from the crowd. Of course, Colin expected and relished this outcome. However, what Colin didn't anticipate was Gilbert's absence tonight.

"Tsk." Colin couldn't help but feel troubled, "Pity, Mr. Gilbert didn't show up..."

wasn't bothered. "Colin, he hasn't been here for days now. Maybe he just said it

be, right?" He even presented evidence, "Didn't he

up tonight." Sherilyn didn't argue, just stated the facts, "Now, what do we do? The deal

it surely can't just end like this,

he'd always top the highest bidder by half

"Was it just verbal, or is there a signed agreement, or did he give you the money upfront?" Of course, it was just

hasn't been here for so long, he probably forgot. Words alone don't hold much weight, you better

on, "How about I go out now, and

toast, it's still reserved for

not breaking your promise, it's his own

my dear Sherilyn!" Colin explained, "If he truly forgets, I might just miss out on his money. But if

frowned, choosing not to say more. It seems, in Sunhaven, Mr. Gilbert's name

the

see the Dance Queen toast the highest bidder. This was supposed to be tonight's highlight! With Gilbert absent, the toast couldn't go ahead... Would the crowd accept this? "No worries, I'll explain!" Colin waved it off, unafraid, "I'll mention Mr.

Alright then.

to say,