Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 171

Until Gilbert left, Sherilyn was still in a daze. Did he come to bring her some peach pies?

Early in the morning, Sherilyn set out. She had contacted several clubs over the past few days, intending to give them a try. However, strangely enough, after several interviews, she hadn’t landed a job.

The club she was visiting today required an in–person audition, though she had submitted a dance video online. After all, After all, people could get the

videos edited.

The manager started, “Sherilyn, right?”

“Yes,” Sherilyn replied, a bit nervously.

To her surprise, the manager glanced at her resume but didn’t ask her to dance. Instead, he said, “I’m sorry, but you don’t quite meet our requirements,” and handed her resume back to her.

Again? Sherilyn frowned, puzzled. “May I ask in what way do I not meet your requirements?”

She believed she was fully qualified, both in appearance and professional skill. “Sorry.” The manager offered a non–answer with a smile. “You can go.”

Without getting an explanation, Sherilyn had no option but to leave.

was in a meeting when his phone rang

then swiped to answer. “Hello?”

end was the manager, who had just turned Sherilyn

about his good job, the manager didn’t realize he was talking to Caroline and began to suck up. “Mr. Gilbert, Sherilyn stopped by today, and following your instructions, I turned her away. Just thought you should

Gilbert ask you to do? Turn

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manager panicked, realizing he wasn’t speaking to Gilbert.

you don’t, I’ll

The

Caroline’s standing within the Johnson family. Rumors had it

the truth. “Here’s the thing. Mr. Gilbert instructed that

all?” Caroline raised

reassured. “Yes, that’s it.”

still on her lips, Caroline hung up.

she muttered,

Whatever the reason, it wasn’t out of goodwill.’ Caroline pondered, ‘What’s Sherilyn doing? Unable to find work, is she

chuckled silently. The last time she saw them having dinner together, she thought things might have changed between them. It turned out they didn’t get back on, and there she was, worrying

conference room, Derek was also