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..."

for days now. Maybe he

taken aback, "Can't be, right?" He even presented

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

it surely can't just end

Gilbert did say, he'd always top the

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

forgot. Words alone don't hold much weight, you

about I go out now, and

her. "That toast, it's still reserved for

Sherilyn was puzzled. "You're not breaking your

explained, "If he truly forgets, I might just miss out

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

about the

highest bidder. This was supposed to be tonight's highlight! With Gilbert absent, the toast couldn't go ahead... Would

Alright then.

to say, everything had been