Chapter 104


    In the private room.


    Sherilyn sat across from the man, who stared at her without blinking, as if he couldn’t


    bear to look away.


    “Sherilyn, this is the third time we’ve met. That day at Wind Bridge, it was your grandmother’s


    memorial, right? You were there, wearing a mask…”


    “I didn’te here to talk about that,” Sherilyn interrupted, frowning in annoyance. “We’ve already


    met. Where’s the money? Can you give it to me now?”


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    “Yes.” The man nodded. “I brought it. I’ll give it to you in a bit… Sherilyn, it’s been years since we


    last saw each other. You suddenly went abroad four years ago without a word. How have you


    been? You and Mr. Gilbert…”


    “Enough.” Sherilyn cut him off, her voice calm but her brow furrowed in irritation. “Do you really think


    you should be asking me these questions?”


    “I…” The man paused, his face a mix of confusion and pain. “Why can’t I ask? Sherilyn, I’m


    concerned about you. You and Gilbert…”


    “Oh, so funny.” Sherilyn couldn’t hold back a scoff, her eyes full of scorn. “Now you choose to show


    concern? Isn’t it a littlete?”


    Where was he when she needed him the most? Where was his concern then? The cheapest thing


    in this world is bted affection!


    The man fell silent, his face a battleground of conflict and agony. “Yes, I was wrong. But Sherilyn,


    can you at least tell me why you suddenly need such arge sum of money? Is Mr. Gilbert treating


    you poorly?”


    That day on the street, when he ran into them, Mr. Gilbert was clearly protective of her.


    They didn’t seem like a couple on bad terms, but the fact remained that Sherilyn was sent abroad


    for four years!


    “Sherilyn, please tell me…”


    Enough was enough!


    Sherilyn closed her eyes for a moment. “If I don’t tell you, does that mean I won’t get the money


    today?”


    “No…”


    Suddenly, there was an urgent knock on the door.


    The force behind each knock suggested they’d break in if the door wasn’t opened soon.


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    “Open up!”


    “Open the door, now!”


    “We’re the police! Open up! Can you hear me?”


    What was going on? Why were the police here?


    Sherilyn nced at the man, whose expression instantly turned to panic.


    “Damn it!” The man stood up. With the police here, even a minor issue could escte quickly. Even


    if they did nothing wrong, they’d be dragged to the station for questioning.


    And today’s meeting with Sherilyn was something his family must not find out.


    Sherilyn saw right through his panic.


    This guy always says how much he cares about her, but when it really counts, he’s only looking out


    for himself.


    “Sherilyn…”


    “What are you afraid of?” Sherilyn raised an eyebrow, her gaze cold. “We haven’t done anything


    wrong. We could just open the door and tell them… what our rtionship is!”


    “Sherilyn, I…” The man hesitated, clearly unwilling.


    “Just kidding, lighten up! Why so nervous?” Sherilyn’s demeanor turned icy as she turned away,


    “Use the balcony door to leave.”


    “Sherilyn…”


    “Hurry up!”


    She refused to entertain him further, urging him on, “If you don’t leave now, getting dragged to the


    station will make it impossible to hide from your wife!”


    At her words, the man shuddered and then hurriedly made his way to the balcony.


    Sherilyn, with her back turned, let out a silent, coldugh.


    She didn’t need it anymore…


    Taking a deep breath, she walked to the door and swung it open.


    “Sherilyn!”


    To her surprise, she was met with an angry face. It was Gilbert!