Still, she knew she couldn't let the misunderstanding continue forever.
If she didn't inform Apollo soon, he would definitely begin to worry. And beyond that, she was technically occupying someone else's position.
Yet…
This mistake had also unexpectedly handed her an opportunity.
Besides, it was almost lunchtime anyway, so Ashley figured she could simply find an excuse to slip away later and head to Apollo's office then.
Meanwhile, on the top floor inside the CEO's office—
"Ophelia? What are you doing here?" Apollo asked, visibly caught off guard.
Even as he spoke, his gaze subtly drifted past her shoulder, discreetly searching behind her. He was careful not to make it obvious. The last thing he wanted was for Ophelia to notice that part of him had expected, or perhaps hoped, to see Ashley instead.
