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?

all wrong. My relationship with Mr. Johnson

Caleb and Blake exchanged knowing looks, waving off

we wouldn’t dare.”

it, but then Blake dropped a bombshell. “Let

like a tidal wave, shock following

what Blake was hinting at,

with the power to do that-”

her head, lost.

probably wanted to surprise

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her? That seemed

now, when

got down to business. “With Vincent out of the picture, I was thinking–how about we

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