Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 172

Derek quipped, “Well, of course, Ms. Hansen did mention it all depends on the performance. She won’t hesitate to turn them away if it’s not up to par.”

“No worries.” Gilbert couldn’t help but smirk at the thought of Sherilyn’s performances at the Neon Nights Bar. Calling her sensational would be an understatement. “She’s got talent to spare.”

“Huh?” Derek was stunned, spotting a look of admiration on Gilbert’s face for the first time.

Derek was curious. “Who’s this? Which lady has caught your fancy?”

Gilbert shot him a look. “Some things are better left unsaid, buddy!”

It wasn’t the right time yet.

“But…” Derek was naturally suspicious, “Is it that girl from the Neon Nights

Bar?”

After all, she seemed the only one who had captured Gilbert’s interest over the

years.

“I told you to drop it!”

Derek got the hint. “I knew

burst into laughter. “Come on, what’s there to hide? If it’s her,

shot Derek a warning look.

A woman who caught Mr. Gilbert’s

Derek quickly changed the subject. “It’s great that she’s

anything. Sherilyn couldn’t spend her life dancing in a place like Neon Nights Bar. Sherilyn couldn’t waste her time in such a place, even if she wanted to keep dancing. She was young and naive, and

to his office, surprised to find Caroline

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him. “Caroline, what brings you here?”

she stood up. “I finished early today and thought I’d come by to pick you up.

She

his desk, putting away some files and shutting down his computer. “I’m ready,

her arm through his.

glancing down at their arms

wrong?” Caroline asked, puzzled, touching her face,

arm, shaking his