Chapter 43- Text Messages

Vera Anderson's POV

It was past five o'clock in the afternoon when I went out of the office. I guessed I was the only one left on the fifth floor so I hastened my steps towards the elevator. I remembered to check on my phone if I have text messages or calls from Royce, so I groped it inside my bag, only to find out that it was not there. I think I just left it on my desk so I need to go back my way to get it.

I was about to get inside the office when I saw someone. It was Vanessa again who explicitly entered the office this morning. I know she did not notice my presence since she was busy looking for something on Royce's table. And if I'm not mistaken it was the pen voice recording she placed next to the CEO's name desk.

When the woman heard the sound of the doorlock, she immediately turned around and her eyes were dilated in a state of shock as soon as she saw me.

"Uhm, excuse me, Miss Vanessa, what are you doing here?", I asked in a calm voice.

"This is the CEO's office and ente