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 I come with

"No."

me to come alone. Don't worry, I'll bring Jenna back to you safe and sound." He gently pulled his hand away from hers

moment he let go, Sherilyn

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

in alone,

brewing coffee in a way that reminded Gilbert of Naylor. Unfortunately, he was merely mimicking the surface, nowhere close to the depth of his old

looked up, offering a smile, "Have a

his

"Tsck."

help but scoff,

and you want to see your daughter? Nine,

desperate, cutting to the chase,

"I want the

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

wasn't willing to

who had personally

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

had

to persuade Naylor to let

"..." One was silent.

told, when he had kidnapped Jenna, he wasn't entirely sure if the child would be enough leverage