"Little Sophie, you must believe, your dad truly loves you,..."
But at this moment, any words appear so feeble and powerless behind the cruel truth.
Sophie Smith feels her memories are being drained, leaving only a blank space, with occasional fragmented images abruptly entering her mind.
She painfully closes her eyes.
"Miss Smith, why are you still standing at the company entrance? Sunny has been waiting for you for a long time," Julia Brown urges Sophie Smith as she exits the company building.
"Hey, Miss Smith, who are you talking to?" Julia casts a disdainful glance at Christopher Smith, finding his attire and appearance mismatched with Sophie Smith’s temperament.
"This is my dad." Sophie can clearly see the disdain in Julia’s eyes, but this is absolutely something she does not allow.
"Oh, oh, so it’s Miss Smith’s father. Hello, sir, I’m Julia," Julia quickly adapts, knowing she shouldn’t neglect Sophie Smith’s father.
"Sir, would you like to come into the company for a cup of tea?" Julia asks ingratiatingly.
"Thank you, no need."
Julia doesn’t know about Sophie’s family matters, only sensing a somewhat awkward relationship between the two.
"Little Sophie, dad will leave now. If one day you feel like talking, I would be deeply grateful," Christopher Smith says with a hint of heartache.
After speaking, he turns and leaves, disappearing from Sophie’s sight.
Sophie’s eyes are red, and she stands there, unable to move for a moment.
"Miss Smith, what’s wrong?" Julia calls out to her several times, but she doesn’t respond.
"Sunny called to urge, Miss Smith, can you come inside first?" Julia says somewhat helplessly.
Sophie finally snaps back to reality, gathers her emotions, and walks toward the company.
Asher Land checks his watch; it’s nearly six o’clock. He closes his computer, ready to leave work.
He retrieves his car from the garage, initially heading to the Land Family residence, but suddenly recalls something and turns the car in the opposite direction.
Nanny Garcia mentioned she hadn’t gone home yet and was still at the company, so,...
The car smoothly stops at the entrance of Sophie’s agency. As he enters, all the employees bow their heads, greeting him.
"Hello, President Land."
"Hmm," Asher Land responds softly, continuing to walk inward.
Everyone is curious about the Big Boss Land’s purpose for visiting the company but dares not ask, so they follow behind him, waiting for instructions.
"President Land, what brings you here?" Sunny approaches from afar, greeting him with a smile.
Sunny is a top agent, holding some prestige in the company. Unlike others who fear Asher Land, she is not so distant from him.
After all, she relies on her eloquence for a living.
Asher Land stops, glancing behind Sunny, but does not see the person he wants to find.
Sunny’s sharp intuition has already gleaned some information; everyone in the circle knows Sophie Smith is connected to Asher Land, but no one dares to spread rumors, fearing Asher Land’s influence.
It’s late, and besides seeking Sophie Smith, there should be no other reason for his visit.
"President Land, you’re here to bring Miss Smith home, right?" Sunny speaks.