Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33 

Sherilyn floated onto the stage, her white silk blouse billowing with each step, paired with breezy palazzo permette graceful legs beneath. 

As she reached the spotlight, her coy yet inviting smile sent the crowd into a frenzy without her staring a wors 

“Wow!” 

“Damn!” 

The room erupted with excitement. 

fewcters, 

At a prime table with a clear view of the stage, Gilbert sat with Derek Brooks, Yates Elliott, and a few others, including as Edgar Ferguson Having recently returned from studying abroad, Edgar seemed more bookish than before it was and shower Etgar the ropes, a rite of passage. 

Yates poured Edgar a drink. “You’re grown up now, about to join the company. Time to get used to these kinds of nights 

“Uh, sure,” Edgar replied shyly 

Suddenly, the atmosphere charged, and everyone’s attention was drawn to the stage 

Unable to resist, Derek remarked, “Is Neon Nights Bar showcasing a newcomer? Haven’t seen her before? 

Yates nodded. “Seems like it.” 

“Such a slender waist. Derek glanced at Gilbert and gestured, “Look at that. So sexy 

“What are you showing him?” Yates chuckled, shaking his head, “Come on, you know he’s only got eyes for ma 

“Enough.” Gilbert, who had been silent, shot Yates a glare, “Cut it out, will you? 

“Okay, okay,” Yates raised his hands in surrender, exchanging a look with Derek 

The secret was hardly a secret in Sunhaven. The drama of the Johnson brothers falling for the same girt, Caroline was well–known Gilbert had been guarding Caroline, even letting his marriage dissolve and sending his wife stroad for her sake in terms of loyary was unmatched. 

On stage, Sherilyn was reaching the climax of her performance, her lithe body swaying, her eyes piercing yet aloof, creating a mesmerizing blend of allure and untouchability 

The crowd was spellbound, drawn to her despite the sense that desiring her was almost a sin. The contrast she embodied was intoxicating, filling the room with the passion that captivated everyone, from the poolside to the booms 

Suddenly, Gilbert straightened, his gaze fixed intently on the stage 

“Hey, Derek noticed Gilbert’s transfixed look and waved his hand before him, “That mesmerized, hund 

“Really?” Yates was incredulous, “No way. Besides, you know who, um, who else could catch Mr. Gilberts eye? 

Gilbert managed a laugh, eyes narrowing, “Nonsense. She looks familiar, like someone I’ve met before” 

Chapter 34 

“Pfft. Before Derek and Yates could utter a word, Edgar spewed out his champagne. 

He was embarrassed in so sorry 

He kept apologizing, telling the truth, Gilbert, man, that line was so cliché. These days, trying to woo a gid like that? You’ll get rejected 

for sure. 

Gilbert was 

was confused 

Derek and Yates exchanged glances, then burst into laughter 

“Man” Derek clapped Gilbert on the shoulder. “Mr. Gilbert, getting dissed by a kid, how does that feel? 

fear?” 

“Get lost” Gilbert chuckled, shoving his friend’s hand away. His gaze lifted again, back to the stage. He felt like heid seen her before but couldn’t place her. 

As the song ended, Sherlyn removed her hat, holding it against her chest, and with a slight bend of her knees, she gave a bow 

The crowd started to heckle 

“Don’t just take off the hat Take off the mask, too!” 

“Yeah! You’re a great dancer and have an amazing figure, but what does your face look like?” 

“Come on!” 

No matter how much the crowd heckled, Sherlyn smiled it off, gave another graceful band of her knees, turned around, and headed backstage. 

“Hey! Why is she leaving?” 

“Don’t go! Even if you don’t remove the mask, dance another song 

Sherilyn didn’t look back, leaving the commotion behind her. 

Once in the dressing room, it wasn’t long before Colin came in, all smiles. He opened with praise. “Sherilyn, that jazz number was stunning!” 

Shanlyn stood up, smiling modestly. “Colin, you’re too kind. I was doing my thing” 

“Don’t be modest” Colin waved his hand dismissively, “Just as I thought, everyone outside is asking about you. I told you that you’d be an instant hit!”