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?

wrong. My relationship with Mr. Johnson

Blake exchanged knowing looks, waving off her concerns. “You’re worried we’ll talk? Don’t worry. Considering

influence, we wouldn’t dare.”

to deny it, but then Blake dropped a bombshell. “Let me tell you something–Vincent’s been

like a tidal

what Blake was hinting at, this was Gilbert’s

with the power to do that-” Finding her silence odd, he changed tack,

shook her head,

probably wanted to surprise you!”

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her? That seemed unlikely. When they were close, even married, he

her. And now, when they were nothing to each

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

backing the project, and with Mr. Johnson showing a keen interest in Sherilyn, they might all have to curry favor with her. Promoting her to the lead supporting role was a win–win. Caleb genuinely believed in