Chapter 120
Anna Ross smiled softly.
She gently closed the door.
Her best friend's antics warmed her heart.
Arriving at the office.
She clocked in as usual.
Her eyes drifted toward Adrian Sinclair's office.
The door remained firmly shut.
Her unease deepened.
She checked her phone.
No messages from him.
"Did something happen to him?" she murmured.
She looked up and spotted Noah Watson approaching.
"Mr. Watson!" she called out.
Noah stopped and turned.
"Can I help you, Ms. Ross?"
Anna glanced at the closed door.
"Have you seen Mr. Sinclair today?"
Noah maintained his polite smile.
"Mr. Sinclair is abroad on business."
Abroad?
The news surprised her.
But knowing he was safe brought relief.
This was better.
She wouldn't have to face him for a while.
Yet an inexplicable emptiness lingered.
Like a piece of her was missing.
Noah noticed her hesitation.
"He didn't tell you?"
Anna shook her head gently.
She was just his assistant.
He didn't owe her explanations.
"Noah, where's Adrian?"
An urgent voice interrupted.
Both turned.
Chloe Valentine approached swiftly.
Worry etched her features.
Noah gave a slight nod.
"Mr. Sinclair is overseas."
"Overseas? Why wasn't I informed?" Chloe frowned.
Her disbelief was evident.
Noah's smile remained steady.
"It was urgent. He only called to adjust his schedule."
"I don't have further details."
"You're welcome to contact him directly."
"Now if you'll excuse me."
He turned and left.
Anna's thoughts swirled.
Chloe focused on her.
"Adrian never leaves without telling me."
"Noah is lying!"
Anna recognized the probing.
She kept her tone polite.
"I don't know anything, Ms. Valentine."
"I just learned from Mr. Watson."
Disappointment flashed across Chloe's face.
She had hoped for insider information.
Her efforts were wasted.
She waved a dismissive hand.
"Whatever. Get back to work."
She walked away, hips swaying.
Anna returned to her desk.
With Adrian gone, she left on time.
After a quick meal, she headed to the bar.
The bar buzzed with energy tonight.
More patrons filled the space.
When she appeared.
The crowd erupted.
Chants of her name filled the air.