Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1061

As usual, a few days had passed and Gilbert was once again conducting his own 'inspection'.

Sherilyn tugged at his arm, her face flushed, "Can you be a little more... refined?"

"Refined?" Gilbert raised an eyebrow, clearly satisfied with his findings. "With the door closed and just the two of us in here? Being refined would mean I've got a problem..." With that, he leaned in, sealing her lips with a kiss.

His hand cradled her back, while his lips moved from hers to the delicate pearl button at the nape of her neck, undoing it with a swift motion.

His kisses trailed down, lingering at her neck.

His breathing grew heavy, his voice rough, "Shall we take a shower? Together... hm?"

But he quickly dismissed his own suggestion.

"Maybe later... after we're done."

He lifted her with ease, carrying her towards the bed, "Let's just "

"Wait!" Sherilyn pushed against his chest, shaking her head in protest.

"Why?" Gilbert's eyes darkened, visibly frustrated. "We're already here, and you're still saying no?"

"I..."

Just as Sherilyn was about to explain, her phone rang.

Taking the opportunity, she gently pushed him away and answered, "Hey... I'm ready. I'll be down in a minute."

Ending the call, she faced Gilbert's slightly wounded expression.

His voice was a mix of

"There's a brand event happening

frowned, his disheveled hair adding to his dejected

afternoon from Director Blake. Didn't get a chance to tell

"And you're leaving now?"

I've already packed my

short trip, she hadn't needed to pack

you really have to go,

in resignation, "How long

Sherilyn replied. "I'll be back

towards the

"Thanks."

In five her

hand in the other as they left the South

Gilbert was

driver and security staff were already waiting

the suitcase to place it in the

now," Sherilyn said, giving his arm a little shake to prompt him

at her intently,

face in her hands and stood on tiptoe to press a gentle kiss on

Gilbert's

was kissing

was trying

flame burning from his fingertips to

face, responding to

kiss felt as if he was burning from the inside

to go." "...Alright." Gilbert nodded reluctantly, releasing her hand. "Call me