Chapter 450

Sophia, her countenance heavy with displeasure, drove back to Holmes Group. She had only just sat down in her office chair when Wilfrid knocked on the office door. Though the knocking sounded soft and rhythmic, they grated on Sophia's nerves with an inexplicable annoyance. "Come in." Her words, sharp and cold, barely faded before Wilfrid tentatively pushed the door open. He immediately sensed the oppressive atmosphere after entering the office. He instinctively shrank back, regarding Sophia with trepidation. Sophia raised her head and regarded him with a chilling indifference, asking, "What is it?" Wilfrid, shuddering in fear, immediately asked, "Has the situation concerning Mr. Palmer been dealt with, Ms. Holmes?" "No," Sophia replied gravely, her whole being exuding an air of malevolent gloom, as if she were a devil risen from the depths. Wilfrid's hands, poised at his sides, trembled nervously. His lips pursed tightly from her response, rendering him momentarily speechless