Chapter 597

I turned to the source of the voice and noticed a middle-aged security guard regarding me with a puzzled expression. I hesitated briefly before replying, "I came here to meet Ms. Holmes." Upon hearing this, the security guard furrowed his brow slightly and asked, "You're here to meet Ms. Holmes? Did you just step out of Ms. Holmes' private elevator?" I nodded and replied, "Yes, the elevator experienced a minor issue earlier, so Ms. Holmes asked me to take this way out." It was then that the security guard eyed me suspiciously and asked, "Do you work here? I don't recall ever seeing you before." I was momentarily caught off guard by his question before I quickly composed myself and replied, "I've already concluded my discussion with Ms. Holmes, so I'll be on my way now." "Got it. Given that you're not an employee and you don't have an appointment, I'll have to ask you to leave at once." No sooner had the security guard spoken than the elevator door before me opened. I quickly step