Chapter 25: A Lifetime Debt Unpaid

Sophie quickly apologized, “Sir, I overlooked the entry of these three... dogs. I’ll forfeit three months’ salary as punishment.” However, it was Giselle who had let them in. Caught off-guard by Sophie’s admission, she swiftly interjected, “I’m the one who let them in, I’m sorry, I didn’t foresee this...” Henry moved beside her, pressed his index finger to her lips, and whispered, “Shush, no apologies necessary. You’re just as much at home here.” Henry’s eyes were strikingly beautiful, the lines and curves elegant, his smile a charming blend of warmth and aloofness. His high-ranking demeanor and chilly, assessing glances could easily make anyone feel the weight of his authority. At that moment, his gaze, shielded by a frosty barrier, briefly swept over the trio. A palpable tension flowed among them, as if two icy swords were clashing in the air, their resonance echoing sharply. Clark felt a cold sweat break out on his forehead. He clenched his fists to stop them from shaking, hi