Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 964

The conversation was cut short, but Gilbert got the gist.

With Jenna in One's grasp, he had no choice but to comply.

"Alright."

After hanging up, Gilbert turned to Nolan and Charles, "I'll go in alone. You guys stay out here..."

His gaze lingered on Sherilyn, emphasizing his next words, "Take care of her."

"Mr. Gilbert..."

"Mr. Nine!"

Charles and Nolan protested in unison, "You going in alone? That's not happening!"

"There's no issue here."

Gilbert's tone was firm, brooking no argument, "If anything happens to my daughter, can any of you compensate for that?"

That shut Charles and Nolan up.

"Gilbert..."

caught his arm, her eyes filled with worry, "Can

"No."

for me to come alone. Don't worry, I'll bring Jenna back to you safe and sound."

go, Sherilyn felt a tremor

as he walked away, she clasped her hands together, whispering softly, "God bless, Jenna... Please be safe." After a pause,

in alone,

that reminded Gilbert of Naylor. Unfortunately, he

offering a smile,

room, his

"Tsck."

help

want to see your daughter? Nine, do you take me

was desperate, cutting to the chase, "Out with

again, "I want the Harrison estate. Can you deliver

jaw tensed, his lips parting, "That, I cannot do. I'd advise you

wasn't that he wasn't willing to give

was Naylor who

sake of the Harrison estate, Naylor didn't hesitate to sacrifice his own son.

had thought

his words, he offered, "I can promise to persuade Naylor

"..." One was silent.

entirely sure if the child would be