This time, when he stepped out of the elevator, he didn’t see his assistant, and that immediately caught his attention. Frowning, he checked the time on his wristwatch. It was already past six in the evening, and he mentally scolded himself for spending so long at the automotive interior production plant.

There was nothing to do but resign himself and wait until the next day to speak with her. It wasn’t an urgent matter anyway, so…

He slowed to a stop when he saw his assistant exiting his offic