Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 296

“Mr. Gilbert…” Charles frowned, a trace of concern in his voice. “Was that a gunshot?”

Yes!

Gilbert nodded sharply. The sound had come from backstage. This was bad–Sherilyn was back there!

Without hesitation, he swung open the door of their private box.

“Mr. Gilbert!”

Charles was right on his heels.

In just a minute or two, the theater had descended into chaos. Faces painted with horror, people were rushing toward the exits!

“Everybody, stay calm!”

“Please, everyone, remain calm!”

Theater security was doing their best to maintain order, but the situation was spiraling out

of control.

In the midst of the turmoil, a stampede had already started!

Amidst the chaos, Gilbert was pushing his way inward.

“Mr. Gilbert!” Charles grabbed him. “Where are you going?”

“What do you think?” Gilbert shot him a look. “Sherilyn’s in there!”

Saying so, he moved to go deeper in.

“Mr. Gilbert!” But Charles held him back, shaking his head insistently. “No! It’s chaos up ahead–it could be a riot for all we know!”

though not a daily occurrence, were certainly not unheard of!

“So what?”

if asking if

why I need to go in!”

“Mr. Gilbert…”

both get caught up in this! Someone needs to be outside to coordinate! You wait for me

“Mr. Gilbert!”

wanted to protest, but Gilbert was already running

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what else could he

Gilbert’s orders.

backstage wasn’t going to be easy for Gilbert.

towards the

pardon

going the wrong way! Why are

I need to

“Excuse me, please!”

crowd, his forehead

Bang!

another shot

“Nobody run!”

Did you hear

crowd didn’t heed the

more shots followed.

was beyond chaotic!

ahead; the theater’s main entrance was now under control. He frowned, wondering: Did

his struggle against the flow of the crowd, determined to push

slipping out a side door, the sudden silence