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 me to

indescribable fury, a tempestuous storm in his eyes ready

"Daring to touch what's mine? You've got guts! I just wonder if your skills are as big as your courage!" "No, stop!"

ruthless he could be;

with you... Can

words only seemed

face, his palm cradling her cheek, fingers tracing the tears spilling from the corners of her eyes. He scoffed. "Who are you crying

catching a glimpse of madness in his eyes. Without thinking, she clung tighter to his

the same time, she yelled, "Edgar,

"Gilbert, Edward, Elliot!"

pronounced each syllable of name deliberately, a fissure

breaking through his

me like this?

he shook

"Ah..."

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

back, barely managing to catch herself on

horror, her elbow slammed into the

pain made her see stars, eliciting a sharp

a nerve in

simultaneously halted, turning their attention to