Chapter 10. Wedding Dress

"Hey Ana, we need Sir Ares' signature on this Galvez contract," Nikki said to me.

I glanced up at Nikki and acknowledged with a nod, taking the papers from her.

"Why weren't you here yesterday? Sir seemed off without you," she commented, making me cringe.

"There was a family emergency. I'll get this to him ASAP. He's still in a meeting, right?" I shifted the conversation and nodded at her. She seemed like she wanted to say more but left instead.

I peeked at Ares's office. He wasn't there; he was still in the conference room. I had just arrived and really wanted to avoid crossing paths with him. Even though I knew I couldn't escape once he confronted me, I was trying to steer clear for now. I was afraid he might see something in my eyes.

I let out a tired sigh and went back to what I was doing. A little later, I tensed up and straightened in my seat when I saw Ares walk into his office. He didn't seem to notice me. Following him was Lorraine. I wasn't