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..."

his arm, her eyes filled with

"No."

his head, "One specifically asked for 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 and managed a

moment he let go, Sherilyn felt a tremor in her

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

alone, straight into the lion's

the couch, a coffee table in front of him, brewing coffee in a way that reminded Gilbert of Naylor. Unfortunately, he was

offering a smile,

impatient, scanned the room, his brow furrowed, "Where's

"Tsck."

couldn't help but scoff,

terms and you want to see your

desperate, cutting to the chase, "Out

"I want the Harrison estate. Can

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

he wasn't willing to

Naylor who had personally dealt

Naylor didn't hesitate to

point, Gilbert had

offered, "I can promise to persuade Naylor to let you stay in

"..." One was silent.

he wasn't entirely sure