Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel 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..."

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."

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!"