Penelope was usually composed, rarely showing her anger so directly.

Officer Baker felt a bit uncertain, realizing he might have overstepped.

The possibility of Penelope harboring someone in his own villa, especially considering she's Barrett's wife, seemed too slim no matter how they looked at it.

Officer Baker suggested, "Mr. Smith, it seems there's really no one here. It's late now; perhaps we should search elsewhere."

Barrett insisted on not leaving. "I just want to take a quick look inside and then leave. Mr. Wells, rest assured, it won't take long, and it won't disturb your mother's rest too much."

Penelope's voice turned cold. "If you can't find anyone, will...