In Love, Never Say Never

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In love, never say never chapter 676

As Tessa almost lifted me off the seat, I pushed her away with all my might in desperation. She then stumbled and fell onto the ground, causing the air to fill with momentary awkwardness.

She looked at me in resentment. “What are you doing, Scarlett?”

“I’m sorry, Tessa. I didn’t mean to,” I said apologetically, equally taken aback.

Just then, Ashton and his group of friends were already making their way toward us.

Probably because Tessa was in his way, Ashton shot a quick glance at Joseph, who helped Tessa up from the ground.

Out of politeness, Ashton asked, “Miss, are you alright?”

Looks of grimace instantly disappeared from Tessa’s face as she stood up and replied softly, “Thank you. Scarlett and I were just talking about you. She said you guys are pretty close.”

I frowned. When have I said that?

There were glistens in Ashton’s eyes as they fell on me. His voice was low and reserved as he spoke, “Have you eaten?”

I nodded at the common pleasantry. The way the group of men who continued to fix their gazes at me, however, was making me uneasy again.

A middle-aged, plump man who stood behind Ashton seemed to have picked up some cues as he spoke eagerly, “Well, looks like you’re a good friend of Mr. Fuller’s. What’s your name, Miss? You should join us for karaoke.”

It seemed like he had mistaken me for someone who might have a thing for Ashton.

I smiled faintly while shaking my head. “That’s okay. I actually got to go. You guys should go ahead without me.”

As I was about to leave, Tessa grabbed onto me, scanned the few people, and said, “It’s not every day that we bumped into someone we know. Since Mr. Watson has extended his invitation to us, it’ll be rude for us to say no.”

This is Derek Watson?

My brows furrowed a little as I studied the portly man.

It would seem that Ashton had come to A City for business indeed.

A self-satisfied grin appeared on the man’s face upon hearing Tessa’s flattery. It was one to indicate words well said.

Ashton looked at me with his brows slightly raised to indicate his disapproval of Derek’s comment earlier.

After spending so many years together, I knew him too well. Before he could respond, I chimed in with Tessa, “Ah, it’s Mr. Watson. Please forgive me. It’s an honor to meet you.”

Derek let out a loud chuckle. He was so pleased with himself as though nothing else matters.

He then extended his hand to pull me inside their private room. My instinct was to avoid his hand, but Tessa had walled up my only escape route.

My senses were overcome with disgusts; my whole being was against the idea of being led into a room by a gross, fleshy man.

As my fight or flight response was about to lean toward the latter, I was pulled into a familiar, strong arm.

Standing firmly next to me, Ashton said in his commanding voice, “Let’s move.”

Everyone was startled and Derek’s hand was frozen awkwardly in the air before he quickly withdrew it and let out an uncomfortable smile. “Haha, Mr. Fuller is efficient as always. Let’s go.”

As we walked away, I could not help but notice half of my body was enclosed by Ashton, the sight was more than suggestive to any outsider.

I tried to rub my arm from Tessa’s excessive force just now when Ashton’s deep voice rang softly, “What’s the matter?”

Shaking my head, I simply said, “It’s nothing.”

Tessa was walking next to Joseph. Her chilly vision landed on me and Ashton.

If I didn’t know why Tessa changed her mind and decided to befriend me earlier. Now it was clear as day to me.

With someone like Ashton, even the most esteemed socialite will surrender herself in his charms, let alone a commoner like Tessa. Besides, in her mind, despite her mediocre look and stubby build, she possesses the highest of self-esteem, not unlike those characterized by classic narcissistic personality. In her feel-good world, it’d probably take someone like Ashton to qualify for her matching prerequisites.

Inside the private room, a few of them ordered some alcoholic drinks and started to loosen up.

Before long, a few escorts arrived to keep the men company.

Joseph was a married man and had always steered clear of such regards. Ashton, on the other hand, pulled me over to sit next to him.

There were now about four to five men, each having a good time singing and dancing with the young and beautiful ladies.

While Tessa tried to keep her cool in a corner, Joseph excused himself to get some fresh air outside.

As for Derek, as much as he seemed like one who was inclined to self-indulge, he was here for business. Therefore, after a while, he got some of the girls to keep topping Ashton’s wine glass and whispered something into Tessa’s ear.

In love, never say never chapter 677

Tessa then walked up to me and asked me to sing with her.

I was no idiot; it was clearly a business maneuver on Derek’s part to use alcohol and pretty ladies as a social lubricant to loosen Ashton up in order to help their subsequent business discussion.

I did not like singing, and Tessa’s incessant pestering was starting to get under my skin.

I finally stood up and said, “It’s late, we should head back to Nora and Armond.”

Tessa was momentarily taken aback, but quickly replaced her expression with a smiling face. “There’s no rush. Let’s have more fun here before we go!”

She then poured me a glass of wine before she continued to persuade me to stay, “Scarlett, since we are now officially friends, we should drink for it!”

This woman is just too calculative to be a good candidate for either a friend or a colleague.

But since the wine glass was already pushed into my hand, it would be rather rude for me to decline.

Before the glass touched my lips, a hand flashed before my eyes and took over the glass.

When I turned around, Ashton had already downed the glass of wine for me.

I snapped out of my bewilderment, Tessa said alluringly, “Mr. Fuller, are you trying to be a hero

seductive laugh. The result of which was somewhat disturbing,

I have known Scarlett a long time, but I have no idea she knows someone as charming as you. It’s such a pleasure meeting you today. Let’s keep in

eyes darkened a little. I wasn’t sure what was in his mind when he took over a drink from Tessa and clinked glass with her. “Since you’re Scarlett’s friend, it’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Thank you

time Ashton had addressed her directly. “Ah, don’t mention

little startled when he shifted his

wished Tessa would just

to Venria not long ago and had been through hell,

grew increasingly inexplicable by the second. He darted a glance

what that was about, Joseph sat down next to Tessa and they started chatting away. Before long, they had exchanged phone numbers

I thought Joseph hates

so much about those around us. “Did you hide that from me because

lips, I replied flatly,

a resolute tone when he spoke smilingly in my ear next moment, “I don’t know the meaning of

had caused a sudden warm stream to flash across my heart.

me, you may continue so,” I said while attempting to sound calm and

“Do you have to be

lips and

attempted a few times to strike up a conversation with Ashton, but each time, her attempt was blocked by

I think it’s time to go

said that

my shoulder as he turned

I came together. I think

necessary. I’ll send her back

Fuller. Scarlett is a married woman, I’m sure her husband will

had successfully attracted the gazes of a few people who had paid no attention to me. Everyone was now holding their breaths to see how things were going

his vision fell

What the…

Ashton was unfazed by her presumably new information, Tessa turned to me and smiled knowingly. “So, Mr. Fuller. Does this mean you’re

nodded. “Ms. Dixon, please

reply from Ashton, a

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didn’t know you were into young married ladies!”

and the others know about you and Mr. Fuller, Mr. Murphy is bound to find out. We wouldn’t want that to

I stared at her with a frown. “Do you always speak

though she appeared to

leave anyway, and I tried to pry Ashton’s arm

loosening his arms, he tightened his hold on me with a scowl on his face.

words also did nothing to help my predicament. I could feel everyone’s stares boring into

whole situation. I don’t want people to think of me as some married whore who

in a fit of anger,

been louder than I’d expected. Even those who’d just been glancing at us from time to time

despite his

anticipate my movement and stood up with

others and announced, “Thank you for hosting me today. It’s late, and I should

he said, “Mr. Fuller, you’ve only been here for a while. You haven’t even enjoyed any of the drinks yet! Why don’t you stay and have a bit of

he didn’t want to work with someone, he would bring the person on a merry goose chase

day. It’s rather

a loaded smile at Ashton. “Of

Fuller, where are you staying?

and replied, “No need. Please enjoy your

in our wake. Tessa

her, but I couldn’t escape from Ashton’s grip of

pinched his waist hard in a fit of anger. He seemed utterly unaffected by my actions and merely lowered his head to give

reached the pool hall, Ashton turned around

Joseph nodded wordlessly.

with him. She blocked his path and confronted him. “Mr. Fuller, Scarlett came here with me. I don’t think

and replied sardonically, “I don’t think there’s anything wrong if my wife goes

she paused for a moment

stared at

Joseph interrupted the conversation. “Ms. Dixon, where do

a patient man, and

go with him now, our lives will become irrevocably

crossed my mind, I couldn’t help but look back toward Tessa. I called out, “We’re just

his brows. His grip on my waist tightened further as he turned his searching gaze

bit disconcerted, and I chalked it up to the alcohol I had drunk

of relief when she heard me. She said to Ashton, “Mr. Fuller, you won’t enjoy yourself with an unwilling woman. Plus, you don’t know Scarlett that well, and

little speech. Is she really helping me, or is she

but I knew that

might

I glared

think I’ll

“I’ll

aware that bringing one’s missing

the drinks; after all, I haven’t had alcohol in a long time. That must be why I’m feeling so

never say

me with him. Tessa tried to chase after us, but Joseph

lazy person by nature. As he half-carried me to his car, the thought of just giving in and following him began to take hold of my

as he settled me in his car. Soon,

and shut

phone ringing reached my ears, and I frowned involuntarily. As I patted around weakly for my phone, I heard Ashton speaking

eyes. I saw him talking to someone on my phone as he drove with one hand on the

him. How can you just answer someone’s phone without asking for their permission?

beside me and seemed to realize that I was awake.

head. I was a bit groggy, and my limbs felt like

I could tell that we were still in A City. He doesn’t have

brows and said, “If you’re uncomfortable, just

early days of our marriage flooded my brain. I couldn’t help but laugh when I recalled how stubborn and dumb I’d been back then. It had gotten me into a lot

at me. “What

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