Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

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?”

was so tough to deal with, why did he even want her around?

had ulterior

response, Gilbert turned and led the way.

Sherilyn

Sherilyn, “What do you feel like

“Anything’s fine.”

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

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was at a

“Mr. Gilbert, Ms. Sherilyn hasn’t been back in Sunhaven

nodding. “Fine, I’ll decide. Let’s go to

mood for some Western cuisine tonight.

repeatedly. What choice did she

arrived at Cozyroom. Gilbert reserved a private booth and ordered the meal.

you like these?” he asked Sherilyn as he picked out dishes.

nodded again. “Anything’s fine.”

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

praying that he’d be in a

other. Gilbert enjoyed his steak and wine with apparent relish and grace. On the other

up at