Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 159

On the other end, Gilbert picked up quickly. His deep and measured voice greeted her with a simple “Hello.”

“It’s me, Sherilyn,” she said, her grip tightening around her phone as she introduced herself.

“As if I wouldn’t know it’s you,” Gilbert teased, “Did you call just to say that?”

“No, that’s not it.” Sherilyn’s brows knitted together as she took a deep breath. “I’m at the Neon Nights Bar now…“.

“Ah, that matter.” Gilbert cut her off before she could continue. “I’ve got some things to handle right now…”

He paused, seemingly giving instructions to someone nearby, and picked up the conversation again, “Look, whatever it is, come find me.”

Sherilyn hesitated before nodding in agreement. “Fine.”

She hadn’t expected a phone call to change his mind anyway.

“Where should I find you?” she asked.

“Where else at this hour? I’m at the office, of course.”

It wasn’t even five yet, and Mr. Gilbert was no idler, naturally busy at work.

After hanging up, Sherilyn made her way

at the front desk. It wasn’t her first visit

passed, and the receptionists had changed.

I have an appointment with Mr. Johnson. He told me to

more courteous. “Ms. Gomez, Mr. Johnson mentioned you’d be coming.

13:04

me. This way.”

arrived

assistant led her into the CEO’s office. “Mr. Johnson, Ms.

engrossed in his work and merely

assistant replied respectfully, “Okay.”

was left alone with him.

so engrossed in his work, Sherilyn didn’t dare interrupt, afraid of aggravating him further. She quietly sat on the sofa, waiting. She wasn’t going to make any scenes.

long. Soon enough, he put

move to

for her to remain

the back of the sofa, his deep gaze fixed on her. “So,

knew the reason.

before her, tense, “I came to ask why you stopped me