When they came in from outside, they saw a few more people standing inside the room—apparently they had entered only when Chris went to find Jessica.

Jessica glanced over once and went straight upstairs, but Chris didn’t rush to leave.

Albert took some things from a few of the people and put them down on the floor, then came over and whispered to Chris, “They’re all people who have cooperated with the Wilder Group. One of them has maintained medical equipment for the Summit Infirmary for over five years.” As he spoke, Albert pointed to one of the men.

That was a bit surprising.

Of course, everyone who came to visit had some relation to the Wilder Group, but he hadn’t expected someone from the Summit Infirmary’s equipment maintenance company.

Chris glanced over.

That man seemed quite perceptive. As soon as he saw Chris, he immediately came forward with a bright smile. “You must be Mr. Green. I’m Harris Murphy. Our company is responsible for all the medical equipment maintenance at the Summit Infirmary. Last time I went to the hospital, you had already left work.”

He looked fairly young and was quite smooth in his approach.

Chris wasn’t the type to be good at handling business matters, so he could only respond with a smile to Harris’s enthusiasm.

“The contract for next year hasn’t been signed yet. I wanted to find a time to visit Mr. Green in person.”

Chris glanced at Linda.

She was sitting on the sofa, chatting happily with one of the female visitors.

Only then did Chris turn his attention back to Harris.

“Since it’s the holiday period now, we won’t discuss work matters. As for next year’s contract, we can talk at the hospital after work resumes. This isn’t the place to discuss business.”

Harris was momentarily stunned but quickly nodded and said, “Okay, sure. You’re right, Mr. Green. I see you have guests here, so I’ll be leaving now.”

Albert escorted the man to the door, then returned.

Chris asked, “In just a short time I was out, so many people came? What are they here for? Who are these two women?”

“They all previously worked with the Wilder Group but are now retired due to their age. They could be considered your predecessors. Given their status, it’s not appropriate to visit Ms. Wilder, so they came to see Linda instead and chat with her. I saw Ms. Wilder going upstairs, so I think you should rest for a while, too.”

Jessica was on the phone with Sophie.

Originally, Sophie was supposed to come back, but when she heard Chris would be home for the New Year, she refused to return no matter what.

Jessica always indulged Sophie’s temper, but now she had to consider Chris’s feelings.

Before the New Year, she told Sophie that if she wanted to come back, she should just take a plane—tickets had already been bought and delivered by the assistant.

If she refused to come, then she could spend the New Year abroad by herself.

Unexpectedly, Sophie really didn’t come back.

No matter how harsh Jessica’s words were, after all, Sophie was still her biological sister; she couldn’t ignore Sophie during such a time.

From morning till now, she had called three times.

At first, Sophie didn’t answer, and no one knew where she was.

Jessica asked the branch office assistant and found out Sophie had gone to celebrate the New Year elsewhere with classmates and had no plans to return.

Entering the study, it seemed the call finally connected.

Jessica frowned, clearly in a bad mood.

When she saw Chris come in, she raised her hand, signaling him to wait outside for a moment.

Turning her chair, Jessica said to Sophie, “I’ve already told you—Chris is your brother-in-law. You can’t keep acting like this. There’s no chance between me and Michael. Michael’s already married and has a child. Don’t you care at all about Mom’s feelings?”