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.

office of the Johnson Group, Gilbert was in a meeting

at it, hesitated, then

other end was the manager, who had just

began to suck up. “Mr. Gilbert, Sherilyn stopped by today, and following your instructions,

her lips into a smile. “What did Gilbert ask

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wasn’t speaking to Gilbert. “This is… um…”

Just tell me,” Caroline said coldly. “If you don’t, I’ll just ask Gilbert directly.

tell you.” The manager hesitated only

Caroline’s standing within the Johnson family. Rumors had it she had won the favor of the two Johnson brothers.

the truth. “Here’s the thing. Mr. Gilbert instructed that all dance venues in Sunhaven should not offer Sherilyn

that all?” Caroline raised an

manager reassured. “Yes, that’s it.”

it.” With a smile still on her lips, Caroline hung up.

her head, she

would Gilbert go this far to block Sherilyn’s job opportunities? Whatever the reason, it wasn’t out of goodwill.’ Caroline

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,

conference room, Derek was also there.