Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Absolutely, I'm all in!"

Karol's response was swift, her eyes sparkling with delight, "Working with Sherilyn? That's fantastic..."

Her smile widened even more.

"Mr. Harrison, you can count on me. I'll take good care of Sherilyn for you!"

"Good."

Gilbert nodded, a satisfied smirk playing on his lips.

He instructed, "Sherilyn can be quite the stubborn one, never wants to bother me with anything. Keep an eye on her, and if there's any trouble, make sure to let me know." In essence, Karol was to be Sherilyn's guardian angel on behalf of him.

"No problem at all!"

Karol didn't hesitate and agreed immediately, taking out her phone, "So... Mr. Harrison, shall we exchange numbers? It'll make staying in touch easier." "Sure."

After a moment's thought, Gilbert agreed.

They exchanged numbers.

"That injury of yours..."

After putting away his phone, Gilbert gestured towards Karol's arm, "I'll have someone take you to the hospital to get that looked at."

"No need." Karol waved it off with a smile, "It's just a scratch..."

"Don't be like that."

Gilbert insisted, "You got hurt because of Sherilyn, I can't just ignore it. It's settled then."

He signaled to a bodyguard nearby, "Take Ms. Karol to the hospital."

"As you wish, Mr. Harrison... Ms. Karol, this way, please."

"Then, off I go." Karol's lips curled into a small smile, "Thank you, Mr. Harrison."

"You're welcome." Gilbert gave a slight nod, "Take care."

"Goodbye, Mr. Harrison!"

"Mhm."

...

"Mr. Harrison!"

"Mr. Harrison!"

The director and the brand's representative rushed over after hearing about Gilbert's arrival from the crew.

"We're so honored by your visit, sorry for not greeting you sooner."

"Please, don't mind our oversight."

"No worries, I'm just here to pick up Sherilyn. Carry on with your work..."

The exchange was filled with polite banter.

As Gilbert looked up, he saw Sherilyn coming out in different clothes, signaling the end of her shoot.

Sherilyn seemed to ignore him completely, heading straight for the exit.

"Excuse me."

Gilbert quickly excused himself from the director, "My girlfriend's here, I have to go."

"Of course, Mr. Harrison, please."

"Take care, Mr. Harrison!"

The two exchanged knowing smiles.

"Mr. Harrison and Sherilyn, it's real, isn't it?"

"Seems like it. They're still together."

"That's why Sherilyn's getting such good deals. Our district manager really picked the right spokesperson. Only a boss would have thato insight..."

"Indeed..."

"Sherilyn!" Gilbert caught up to her.

"...." Sherilyn felt his hand on her arm and sighed, looking up at him.

Her expression was one of resignation yet laced with frustration.

"Aren't you tired of annoying me? First, it was Caroline, then Caroline's fans! Because of you, I'm about to lose my mind!" Gilbert's face was a mix of confusion and hurt.

"The fans' issue, that's my fault too?"

"Isn't it?"

Sherilyn's smile was bitter, her

icy, "Didn't you hear what that fan said? That I stole Caroline's c

and her man." Content be Career

She chuckled sadly.

"I'm really tired, tired of anything

related to Caroline! Her presence et

haunts me, leaving me no peace! Andyou, you're the biggest reminder of her!"

Her gaze was piercing, her words biting, "I'm sick of you!"

The next day.

Sherilyn was rudely awakened by her phone's ringing. She had no plans for the day and was hoping to sleep in. Picking up the phone, she noticed it was a landline number. "Hello?" Sherilyn answered, puzzled, "May I ask who's calling?"