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.

you to drop

the hint. “I

hide? If it’s her, there’s

shot Derek a warning look. “Enjoying the view, were you?”

woman who caught Mr. Gilbert’s eye wasn’t for other men’s gazes.

great that she’s getting a shot with

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,

ways, Gilbert returned to his office, surprised to find Caroline

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him. “Caroline, what brings you

finished early today and thought I’d come by to pick you up. We can go

She must be

away some files and shutting

her arm through his. “Let’s go.”

was momentarily stunned, glancing down at their arms

asked, puzzled, touching her face, “Is my makeup smudged?”

gaze from her arm, shaking his