Sophie Smith's gaze was ruthless as she spoke.
In Nanny Garcia's memory, she had never seen Sophie like this before; at most, she would only throw a tantrum in front of Asher Land, and once it was over, she would return to her usual tranquility.
She thought, Irene Morton must have thoroughly angered Sophie this time.
Sophie hesitated for a long time, seeming to have fought an internal battle, before finally stepping outside in the direction of the basement...
Nanny Garcia knew that Sophie must be feeling very conflicted about whether to let Irene go.
...
The cold, dark basement.
Asher Land's polished shoes steadily treaded upon the slightly rough concrete floor as Robert Williams walked ahead of him, the prolonged basement atmosphere somewhat terrifying.
Inside the basement, four or five tall, burly bodyguards in black were watching over. When they saw Asher Land arrive, they all bowed their heads.
Someone opened the iron door.
