Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 242

Sherilyn was flabbergasted and waved her hands dismissively. “No need, Mr. Marshall. Did you need something from me?”

Noticing her unease, Caleb looked puzzled. “You seem really tense. Is it because I wasn’t able to step in last night? Given the circumstances…”

“It’s not that.” Sherilyn quickly shook her head. “I understand the situation. Both you and Director Blake were in a tough spot.”

Caleb sighed in relief, his smile beaming. “I do need to ask a favor, though. Could you put in a good word for us with Mr. Johnson?”

What? Sherilyn froze, utterly confused. “Mr. Marshall, what do you mean?”

“Huh?” Caleb was even more surprised than she was, thinking she was playing coy. “Come on, Sherilyn. I know Mr. Johnson’s taken a shine to you, but let’s not forget who introduced you to this scene, right?”

Sherilyn was even more astonished. What did he mean by Mr. Johnson taking

a shine to her?

frustrated. “You’ve got it all wrong. My relationship with Mr.

we think, then?” Caleb and Blake exchanged knowing looks, waving off her concerns. “You’re worried we’ll talk?

influence, we

Blake dropped a

news hit like a tidal wave,

hinting at, this

else but Mr. Johnson?” Blake said. “He was the only one there last night with the power to do that-” Finding her silence odd, he changed tack,

Sherilyn shook her head,

wanted to surprise

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do this for her? That seemed unlikely. When they

for her. And now, when they were nothing to each other?

Vincent out of the picture, I was thinking–how about we bump you up to the lead supporting actress? What do you

was backing the project, and with Mr. Johnson showing a keen interest in Sherilyn, they might all have to curry favor with her. Promoting