Chloe returned to the top floor and stood in front of the penthouse door for at least fifteen minutes. She was trying to gather her courage because Vernon must've been waiting inside, probably with a sour face and his arms crossed, ready to yell at Chloe for being so stupid.
She really disliked fighting with Vernon in any way. Though he never hit her like Vincent, Vernon held a special place in her heart.
Just the idea of being yelled at could crush Chloe's heart.
"But I have to face her. I have no other choice," Chloe reminded herself. He took a deep breath and said, "Here goes nothing."
Click.
Chloe entered the penthouse, and her guess was right.
Vernon was standing menacingly in the middle of the foyer. He stood straight, with his arms crossed on his chest. He looked pissed, even more so when Chloe finally entered the penthouse.