Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?



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..."NôvelDrama.Org: owner of this content.

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..."

Sherilyn caught his arm, her eyes filled with worry, "Can I come with you?"

"No."

Gilbert shook 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 slight smile, "I'm going in."

" "

The moment he let go, Sherilyn felt a tremor in her heart.

Watching his back as he walked away, she clasped her hands together, whispering softly, "God bless, Jenna... Please be safe." After a pause, she added, "And you too..."

Unaware, Gilbert walked in alone, straight into the lion's den.

Inside, One was lounging on the couch, a coffee table in front of him, brewing coffee in a way that reminded Gilbert of Naylor.

Unfortunately, he was merely mimicking the surface, nowhere close to the depth of his old man.

"Arrived?" One looked up, offering a smile, "Have a seat."

Gilbert, impatient, scanned the room, his brow furrowed, "Where's my daughter?"

"Tsck."

One couldn't help but scoff, "You're in such a rush. We haven't even discussed the terms and you want to see your daughter? Nine, do you take me for a fool?"

"What are your terms?" Gilbert was desperate, cutting to the chase, "Out with it!"

"Tsck!" One scoffed again, "I want the Harrison estate. Can you deliver that?"

Gilbert's jaw tensed, his lips parting, "That, I cannot do. I'd advise you not to dream too big!"

It wasn't that he wasn't willing to give it up.

But it was Naylor who had personally dealt with One!

For the sake of the Harrison estate, Naylor didn't hesitate to sacrifice his own son. How could he possibly compromise for Jenna?

At this point, Gilbert had thought things through very clearly.

Weighing his words, he offered, "I can promise to persuade Naylor to let you stay in Sunhaven."

"..." One was silent.

Truth be told, when he had kidnapped Jenna, he wasn't entirely sure if the child would be enough leverage over Gilbert.

To the Harrisons, nothing mattered more than their interests!

Hadn't the Harrison family been rife with internal conflicts and fratricide over the years? He was a prime example!

Just a child, if lost, could be born again...

To Naylor, his own children were disposable. If One harbored any illusions, Naylor would never agree, leading only to mutual destruction.

"Hmph."

Guessing his thoughts, Gilbert let out a cold laugh, "My daughter is my treasure, but to Naylor, she means nothing... If you're delusional, Naylor will never agree, and we'll both end up losers!"

His tone darkened, "Think carefully!"

"

Time ticked away on the wall clock.

Finally, One spoke, "Fine, deal! As long as I can stay in Sunhaven, I guarantee your daughter's safety!"

Gilbert's eyes darkened, "I want to take my daughter with me first!"