Chapter 160

“Enough.” But Gilbert cut her off before Sherilyn could even get a word in.

He had to. Whatever Sherilyn was about to say, he could guess it with his eyes closed. “You’re about to refuse me, aren’t you?”

Sherilyn froze. Indeed, she couldn’t dare. After one refusal, Sherilyn lost her job at the Neon Nights Bar. What would she have left after another? Silence was her only recourse.

To Gilbert, that was annoying, but it was better than a refusal. At least she knew fear.

Glancing at his watch, a faint smile on Gilbert’s lips. “Check the time. I’m starving.”

He stood up, his gaze lingering on Sherilyn. “Sherilyn, join me for dinner.”

Sherilyn looked up, puzzled. The conversation had suddenly shifted to dinner.

The man raised an eyebrow. “Not coming? Want to irritate me further?”

“No!” Sherilyn quickly shook her head, biting her lip, stammering, “If I join you for dinner, can I go back to dancing at Neon Nights Bar?”

“Tsk.” Gilbert clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction. “Asking for conditions just to share a meal, Sherilyn, you always been this tough to deal with?”

tough to deal

ulterior motives!

her response, Gilbert turned and led the

with no choice, Sherilyn hurried

the car, Gilbert asked Sherilyn, “What do you

said, “Anything’s

to eat,” Gilbert said, his irritation barely concealed. Was

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was at a loss.

from the driver’s seat, “Mr. Gilbert, Ms. Sherilyn hasn’t been back in Sunhaven in years. She’s probably

reluctantly accepted this explanation, nodding. “Fine, I’ll decide. Let’s

mood for some Western cuisine tonight.

nodded repeatedly. What

arrived at Cozyroom. Gilbert reserved a private booth and ordered

he asked Sherilyn as he picked out dishes.

nodded again. “Anything’s fine.”

menu, handing it to the waiter. “And bring us a

herself, silently praying that he’d be in a better mood after

and they sat opposite each other. Gilbert enjoyed his steak and wine with apparent relish and grace. On the other hand, Sherilyn felt like she was chewing wax,

aren’t you eating?” Gilbert looked up at her, noticing

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