Noon had arrived, and the company employees had already left for the day, leaving even the receptionist desk unattended; outside the CEO's office was only one secretary on duty.
The secretary, Arya Chandler, knew Anna Ainsworth's identity. Upon seeing her, Arya's face immediately betrayed an unnatural expression. Anna asked if Connor Osborne was in his office, and Arya nodded, then added, "The CEO might be busy with something."
Anna failed to notice Arya's evasive eyes; she assumed the "something" might be Conner having lunch, as it was off-work hours – what else could he be busy with in the office?
"I know, I just need to go in and get a key from him." Having said that, Anna headed straight for the office.
"Eh," Arya tried to stop her, but Anna had already pushed the door open with one hand.
But when she pushed open the office door, she didn't see Connor Osborne as expected. Instead, at the doorway of the rest area, a pair of beige high-heeled women's sandals lay discarded.