Chapter 96


    “Hmm.“Faced with his threat, Sherilyn simply smiled faintly.


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    With a calm and assured tone, she said, “No, you won’t.”


    “Sherilyn!”


    “Mr. Gilbert.”


    Ignoring his rising fury about to erupt, Sherilyn continued clearly, “How much do you care about


    your family’s reputation? Today, if you walk out of here, at most you’ll be seen as a man jealous


    over a cabaret dancer, no big deal! But-”


    Her tone shifted,ced with a hint of mockery.


    “If you turn the Neon Nights Bar upside down, I’ll reveal my identity! To you, I might be nothing, but


    unfortunately, I still bear Mrs. Johnson’s title.”


    Sheughed, continuing, “By then, the whole of Sunhaven will be buzzing–Gilbert’s wife, a


    notorious dancer of the Neon Nights Bar!”


    Gilbert was taken aback, his handsome face instantly wrapped in a chill, mixingplexly with


    anger.


    “Ha.”


    Sherilynughed again. “Mr. Gilbert, such an embarrassing matter, you wouldn’t allow it to happen,


    would you?”


    The air turned deathly silent.


    Gilbert had to admit, her words hit right at his weak spot! He couldn’t risk the entire Johnson family’s


    name, turning it into aughing stock all over Sunhaven!


    “Fine, very well!”


    Gilbert narrowed his eyes, a cold sneer ying on his lips. “Sherilyn, you truly are an ungrateful


    creature! My family took you in, and now, you use my family’s reputation to


    threaten me?”


    “I dare not.” Sherilyn looked at his cold, stern face. “As long as you leave me be, nothing will


    happen. I’ll soon… no longer be a Johnson, why bother?”


    Their eyes met and held, a silent standoff between them.


    Knock, knock.


    Someone gently tapped on the door.


    “Who is it?” Gilbert growled irritably.


    10:26


    “Mr. Gilbert.” Colin timidly poked half his head in, “I was wondering if you needed anything?”


    It was because they had been alone for quite some time. After Fred’s affair, Colin was quite worried


    Sherilyn would be at a disadvantage.


    “Nothing! Get lost…


    “Wait.” Gilbert had just spoken when Sherilyn interrupted him.


    “What are you doing?” Gilbert frowned, narrowing his eyes at her.


    “Mr. Gilbert.”


    In front of others, Sherilyn acted as if she didn’t know him, “Have Colin fetch some wine. You’re the


    guest of honor tonight, Sherilyn… should toast to you.”


    Gilbert was stunned. Even at this point, she remembered such a thing? She really treated him as


    her guest! If she wanted to degrade herself, why should he stop her?


    Gritting his teeth, he nodded, “Alright.”


    “Colin.”


    Sherilyn then turned to Colin by the door, “Would you mind arranging it?”


    “Ah, right away! I’m on it!”


    Colin hurried off and soon returned. Behind him, a waiter followed, carrying a tray with bottles and


    sses.


    “Mr. Gilbert, everything is ready.”


    Then, turning to Sherilyn, he signaled her.


    Sherilyn moved forward, picked up the bottle, and filled the sses. With both hands, she offered


    one to Gilbert.


    “Mr. Gilbert, Sherilyn appreciates everything you’ve done for her. Here’s to you. Mr. Gilbert,


    please-”


    Gilbert looked down, from Sherilyn to the ss in her hand.


    Hmph.


    With a slight smile, he took the ss, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.


    1972 Chianti… fine wine.”


    “Indeed.”