Chapter 199

The elevator reached the top floor, and the receptionist left Sherilyn at the entrance to the CEO’s office before leaving. Sherilyn made her way into Gilbert’s office.

As she entered, Gilbert was still engrossed in his work.

“Ah, there you are.” Gilbert glanced up. “Give me a moment to wrap this up, and I’ll be right with you. Have a seat for now.”

“Sure.” Sherilyn sat on the sofa, and her gaze fell upon a brown paper package on the coffee table.

It looked familiar. Then it clicked. It was just like the one Caroline was holding earlier. Could it also contain…

“Can you smell it?” Having finished his work, Gilbert approached and gestured toward the brown paper package. “Go on. Open it.”

Sherilyn frowned but remained seated.

Anticipating her reaction, Gilbert teased, “What, scared I’m trying to poison you? Relax. It’s something you like.”

A sweet and tangy aroma filled the air as the package opened. It was candy apples.

eyes lit up. Indeed, it was just like the one

package closer to Sherilyn. “Try some? I remember you used to love these.”

she eaten candy apples

then, you were crazy about apple pies. It is somewhat similar, so I thought you’d like it.

them for Caroline. Had she not run into Caroline holding a similar package

was considerate toward Caroline, even remembering to pick

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treats for her.

out for

in a hurry to see me. Is something up?” “Right.” Gilbert

me. There’s a place we need to go.”

took the car keys. “We’ll talk in the car.

table. “Don’t forget to bring that along.

Sherilyn nodded, “Okay.”

the private elevator to the underground

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