Sherilyn frowned, remaining silent.

Karol, ever the chatterbox, couldn't contain herself. "Did you hear? Caroline suddenly vanished off the face of the earth, and the managers over at Nexus Media Group are losing their minds. They were grooming her to be the next big thing...Sherilyn, this could be our

shot!"

Sherilyn's silence deepened, her brow furrowing even more.

So, Nexus Media Group is investing on the fly? What in the world is Gilbert up to?

Across the room, Gilbert's gaze cut through the crowd, landing squarely on Sherilyn. She looked better today, probably because Jenna hadn't given her a hard time last night.

Caleb called out to Gilbert, "Mr. Johnson, would you like to take a seat...?"

"No, thanks." Gilbert waved him off with a smile, "I'm just a bystander here, wouldn't want to meddle."

Glancing at his watch, he said, "It's getting late, and you all have been working hard. I've ordered some afternoon tea for everyone, take a break."

With that, he glanced at Charles.

Charles, understanding the cue, went to open the door. A line of delivery folks had already arrived, carrying boxes inside.

To everyone's surprise, it was an assortment of treats from the Crimson Table.

him with a smile, "Mr. Johnson,

least

hard work, especially for

it a day. Sorry for the interruption, but I'd like to take someone

eyes still on the sweets

"Mr. Johnson, who would you

gaze shifted, landing on Sherilyn

strode over to Sherilyn

Karol swallowed nervously, "Mr. Johnson is coming this

however, frowned, her

in front of her, Gilbert's smile was gentle, "Let's go, I've

on Karol then that Gilbert was

Mr. Johnson not

forced a smile, glancing at Sherilyn,

room buzzed

"Who is she?"

the lead

"She knows Mr. Johnson?"

her look, if she doesn't know him,

Mr.

whispers weren't loud, but they

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