Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 399

When Charles put in a good word, Sherilyn breezed into the upper echelons of the Johnson Group, landing right in the CEO’s office.

This wasn’t her first time here. Even the secretaries recognized her by sight.

The secretaries even had her picture printed and pinned at their desks–after all, she was the woman Mr. Johnson had taken a special interest in. They couldn’t afford to overlook her.

“Ms. Gomez, if you please.”

The secretary, all smiles, led her to the door but didn’t follow her inside.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

Sherilyn’stepped in.

What she hadn’t expected was to find Mr. Gilbert, whom Charles had mentioned was swamped with work, lounging in the CEO’s office. And he wasn’t alone.

Gilbert was leaning back in his executive chair, eyes closed, with a young woman standing behind him.

The woman, with curves in all the right places and wearing makeup that was just this side of too much, was dressed in a slinky spaghetti strap dress that grazed her ankles.

They both seemed oblivious to Sherilyn’s entrance.

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The woman, lifting her delicate arms, gently massaged Gilbert’s shoulders.

Johnson, is this pressure alright?”

fine, but you

paused, a hint of difficulty

a professional masseuse? And a male one

her throat. “Sorry

“Huh?”

woman… and one who was naturally more beautiful than she

she felt

“Who are you…?”

front of Gilbert, the woman managed a forced smile, “Can I help you with something?”

Sherilyn simply ignored her, her gaze fixed

sent me up. He said you were willing to see me.”

words, Gilbert acted as if he hadn’t heard, continuing

wondering if she should just leave.

so easily, not

but continued as if Sherilyn wasn’t there.

he said sternly, “That’s enough,

the woman behind him.

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Chapter 399

Mr. Johnson.” The woman immediately

as if seeing her for

remarked, “Why so quiet?”

this some kind of act?”

Alright, she’d endure.

said, “Mr. Johnson, it seemed… you

“Busy? Oh, yes.”