Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 768

Bella and Mason hurried into the elevator lobby, their breaths coming in short gasps from the run.

"Hold on!"

Just as the elevator doors were about to close, an arm shot out, halting them. With a soft ding, the doors obediently reopened.

"Thanks!"

Galen stepped in briskly, followed closely by Sherilyn, who echoed his thanks, "Thanks."

Inside the elevator, an awkward silence ensued.

In the cramped space, there were only four of them: Gilbert, Charles, Galen, and Sherilyn.

"Is it you?"

Galen smirked coldly, his eyes filled with hostility as he glared at Gilbert.

Huh? Gilbert's furrowed brows lifted slightly. Did he know him? Turning to Sherilyn, he realized the connection, and a chill spread from deep within him.

This pretty boy, what was he to Sherilyn?

Ever since Galen discovered how Gilbert had treated his sister, his animosity toward Gilbert had only grown. Seeing him in person, he could barely resist the urge to throw a punch. "Fu-"

"Galen!"

Seeing Galen's anger rising, Sherilyn quickly grabbed his arm, gently shaking her head.

it.

but he fought back his anger and

"Stop looking."

away to prevent any further

that of a couple, closer

Gilbert felt engulfed by jealousy,

floor. As soon as the doors opened, Sherilyn and

"Quickly!"

and Charles exited

and Galen's retreating figures for a long time, his fists clenching so

"Yes, Mr. Gilbert."

about

"Yes, Mr. Gilbert."

...

arrived five minutes early for their appointment, only

room styled like a traditional Chinese private dining area, with a foyer and a decorative screen at

a young man in

of you is in charge?

glanced at Charles and gave a slight

"Yes, Mr. Gilbert."

eyed the man in the suit, who gestured for him to

filled with the scent of tea, and

of water on a sto

be faintly heard.

had a