Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 837

Oh?

Naylor arched an eyebrow, intrigued by what was unfolding.

"Sir, shall we invite Mr. Nine in?"

"There's no hurry."

Naylor shook his head, narrowing his eyes with a glint of cunning, "The Harrison family's doors must be entered by his own choice." "We'll wait."

"Understood."

The guest had already arrived; how much longer could they wait?

Outside, Gilbert extinguished his cigarette, took a deep breath, and stepped out of the car. The gate opened automatically as he alighted.

Nolan, accompanied by a few others, greeted him at the entrance, "Mr. Nine, please come inside."

Gilbert gave Nolan a glance, remained silent, and walked straight in. He knew that Naylor was aware of his arrival.

In the living room, Naylor was, as always, brewing tea.

Gilbert approached, and without looking up, Naylor gestured to the sofa across from him, "You're here? Have a seat." Gilbert sat down quietly as instructed.

"Hmm?"

Naylor looked up at him, a smirk playing on his lips, "So quiet today?"

When did he ever come without causing a stir, without turning everything upside down?

"Heh, quite unaccustomed to this."

with the jest, Gilbert remained tight-lipped.

"What's wrong?"

demeanor, Naylor dropped the smile, "Ran into some

met, and Gilbert hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. "I need to find

"You wouldn't know them."

leaned slightly forward, "I need your connections." As these words

Silence ensued.

previous night, Gilbert

had were tied

had forbidden him from getting involved with the

his pride, but ultimately, he would still be

waiting for

the hospital, having

his dignity and pride, but only if he held

who could grant him that unbridled freedom were

options,

into a knowing smile, "You want my connections?" "Yes." Gilbert took a deep breath and

respond directly

"Once you take

it won't be

arrangement. You be inextricably

for effect, his tone grew

this before coming

"...Yes."

eyes

had been looking

take over the Harrison family's legacy, and by coming here, Gilbert had practically delivered that

simple dilemma was not beyond Gilbert's