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..."

arm, her eyes filled with worry, "Can I

"No."

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

Sherilyn felt

whispering softly, "God bless, Jenna... Please be safe." After a pause, she

walked in alone,

of him, brewing coffee in a way that reminded Gilbert of Naylor.

One looked up, offering a

impatient, scanned the room, his

"Tsck."

help but

a rush. We haven't even discussed the terms and you want to

terms?" Gilbert was desperate,

again, "I want the Harrison estate.

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

he wasn't willing to give it

it was Naylor who had personally

didn't hesitate to sacrifice his own son. How could he possibly compromise for

Gilbert had thought things

he offered, "I can promise to persuade Naylor

"..." One was silent.

he had kidnapped Jenna, he wasn't entirely sure if the child would