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.

hanging up, Sherilyn made her way to the Johnson Group immediately.

was stopped at the front desk. It wasn’t

him, but years had passed, and the receptionists had

an appointment with Mr. Johnson. He told me to come,”

the receptionist immediately brightened up, becoming more courteous. “Ms.

13:04

me.

the private elevator, Sherilyn arrived at the top

into the CEO’s office.

merely gestured with

assistant replied respectfully,

Sherilyn was left alone with

him further. She quietly sat on the sofa, waiting. She wasn’t going

didn’t keep her waiting long. Soon enough, he put aside his work, looked up, and

a move to

for her to

resting an arm on the back of the sofa, his deep

totally knew the

came to ask why you stopped