Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Hearing the noise, Sherilyn and Edgar froze, simultaneously turning their heads to look.

Gilbert? Sherilyn was surprised. What was he doing here at this time?

"You're here? Let's step outside to talk..."

Instinctively, Sherilyn pushed Edgar behind her, taking a step forward to shield him. Given their past encounters, she feared Gilbert might lash out at Edgar. This instinctive protective gesture deeply infuriated Gilbert.

"Heh."

Gilbert chuckled darkly, advancing step by step. "Talk outside? Let's talk right here. What exactly are you two up to?"

"I..."

Before Sherilyn could finish, Gilbert suddenly reached out, pushing her aside and swiftly grabbed Edgar by the throat.

"Ugh!"

Edgar tried to fight back out of instinct, but Gilbert was too strong for him, pushing him back until he was trapped against the conference table. "Edgar!"

Sherilyn's face turned pale with shock, and she rushed forward, desperately trying to pull Gilbert's arm away.

"Gilbert, calm down!"

down? You're here cheating on me, and you tell

bellowed, his glare burning with an indescribable fury, a tempestuous storm

averted his gaze, his eyes hauntingly fixed on Edgar. "Daring to touch what's mine? You've got guts! I just wonder if your skills are as big as your courage!" "No, stop!" Sherilyn lunged forward, clinging to his raised

how ruthless he could be; Edgar never stood a chance against

go back with you... Can

words only seemed to needle him

fingers tracing

madness in his eyes. Without

time, she

"Gilbert, Edward, Elliot!"

pronounced each syllable of name deliberately, a

breaking through

him in front of me like this?

a jerk, he shook

"Ah..."

had he intended to hurt her. He just wanted her to let go, to stop her from

slight force, Sherilyn stumbled back, barely managing to catch herself

horror, her elbow slammed into the corner of

see stars, eliciting a sharp cry

a nerve

Edgar simultaneously halted,