Alexander drove straight to the office and headed directly for Alicia's department.
The office was empty.
Her computer was off, the desk spotless, as if she had never been there.
He stopped at the doorway and called over a passing employee. "Where is Director Alicia?"
The employee quickly straightened. "Director Alicia didn't come in today, sir. I think she took the day off."
Alexander's brows furrowed. "I see."
Without another word, he turned and strode back out.
The moment he arrived home, Maria greeted him at the door.
"Welcome back, sir."
He loosened his tie as he walked in. "Where's Alicia?"
"Miss Alicia left this morning, sir. She said she was going on a business trip."
His steps halted.
"A business trip?"
"Yes, sir. She left with her assistant."
Silence fell.
Alexander slowly walked to the couch and sat down, one hand rubbing his forehead.
He knew Alicia's schedule better than anyone.
There had been no business trip planned for today.
She made it up.
