In Love, Never Say Never

In love, never say never chapter 751

Hearing that, I almost choked on my food. That man was deliberately hurting Rachel’s feelings!

Eventually, I managed to swallow the lump of food and suppress the urge to cough. Forcing a smile, I asked through gritted teeth, “Mr. Fuller, don’t you have hands?”

Ashton curled his lips into a smirk, leaving no trace of his usual sobriety. “Well, my hand is occupied.”

As he spoke, he even unabashedly picked up the document that he just put aside, raising his brow at me.

I pursed my lips, rendered speechless. Meanwhile, Rachel could take it no more. She rose to her feet and took leave of Ashton, “Mr. Fuller, I’ll leave the document to you. There’s something I need to take care of, and I’ll be going now.”

Although disappointed, the young lady managed to put up a good front as she left the yard.

Gazing at Ashton, I was utterly speechless. This man must have done it on purpose!

Sometimes, I couldn’t help feeling impressed by Rachel’s high tolerance. Since she stepped foot in the villa, the young lady had been plastering a smile despite receiving such humiliation from Ashton.

I didn’t know a woman could put up with such humiliation just because she loved a man.

Having lost my appetite, I put down my fork. Gazing at Ashton, I spoke up, “Mr. Fuller, if you don’t like her, you should tell her frankly instead of humiliating her. Can’t you show some gentlemanly behavior?”

“Well, I’m not a gentleman anyway.” Fixing his eyes at me, he uttered, “Besides, I’m married. As a woman, she should stay away from a married man. I don’t need to teach her that, do I?”

I pursed my lips, feeling unsettled under his stare. Still, I reminded him, “We’re divorced, and you’re single now. It’s normal for Rachel to like an eligible bachelor like you. You can’t blame her for that.”

The man sneered, “If I’m eligible, then why did you divorce me?”

Knowing that I couldn’t argue with him, I stood up and then gave him a put-off, “Well, you’re eligible, but that doesn’t mean we’re suitable together.”

The man, too, rose to his feet. “What do you mean by that? Then who’s suitable for you?” he asked, looking at me indifferently.

I thought he was only trying to mess with me, so I decided to end the conversation. “Since Ms. Zimmer has left, I suppose there’s nothing much to discuss today. I’m leaving now.”

Just then, he grabbed hold of my wrist and stopped me from leaving. I pursed my lips, feeling on edge. Still, I put on a brave front, asking calmly, “Mr. Fuller, what are you trying to do?”

Ashton raised his brow. “I’m the one who took care of you in the hospital after you fell into the pit in Lavelian Village.”

As he spoke, he leaned closer to me. “Even if I’m a stranger, don’t you think you owe me a thank you for saving you and taking care of you?”

I tensed up at his overbearing aura and said meekly, “Thank you.”

The man let out a chuckle. “I saved your life! And you’re going to repay my kindness with just a simple thank you?”

“Then how do you want me to thank you?” I knew he was up to no good, yet I couldn’t possibly be an ungrateful person. After all, I really owed him big time.

The next moment, I had my back against the wall as the man loomed over me. “If you really want to thank me, move here and take care of my daily meals starting from tomorrow onwards,” he said in a deep voice.

With my brows knotted, I rejected without a second thought, “Ashton Fuller, I take care of Armond’s daily meal because that’s my job. He pays me a salary for that.”

Hearing that, he raised his brow. “I can pay you as well.”

“That won’t do!” Every part of the villa would remind me of the past with him. I was afraid that I might lose my heart to him again.

The man sneered, “I’ve saved you! Aren’t you grateful at all? You said you wanted to thank me, but you can’t even agree to my small request?”

Pursing my lips, I avoided his eyes. Soon, I came up with an excuse, “Well, I’ve already agreed to Armond’s request. Besides, I’m now the Murphy Corporation’s employee…”

Just then, Ashton interrupted me. “You should go now.”

He then let go of my hand, his eyes dimmed with disappointment. “Go. I can’t force you if you don’t want to. I won’t degrade myself to that extent.”

Upon noticing the disappointment in his eyes, my heart dropped. At that moment, I was stumped.

After some time, I relented, “I’m not free in the afternoon and night, but I’ll come in the morning.”

With that, I left the yard and then headed back to Armond’s villa.

Since there was no one in the yard, I supposed the two were back in the house.

As soon as I entered the living room, I called out, “Nora, you…”

I trailed off upon seeing Nora and Armond kissing passionately on the couch.

If I didn’t barge in, the two would’ve already hit the second base.

Hearing my voice, Nora instantly pushed Armond off her, her face turned as red as an apple. As for Armond, the man stroked the bridge of his nose while excusing himself, “I’ll head to the office now. I’ll leave you guys alone.”

I could sense awkwardness in the air. Soon, Armond left the villa. Feeling embarrassed, Nora dared not to look at me as she cleared her throat and explained, “Sorry about that. We should find another place.”

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I took a seat next to her and teased, “Well, I understand. When the two of you are madly in love, it’s hard to suppress the impulse.”

With her face flushed, she gauchely changed the topic, “Where were you and Ashton just now?”

“Next door.”

Nora nodded. As the conversation went along, the awkwardness slowly dispersed. “I heard you calling me just now. Is there anything else?” she asked.

I shook my head. “No.”

Nora muttered a response. Once again, an awkward silence ensued.

I supposed the shy Nora needed some time alone, so I stood up and excused myself, “Um… I’ll go upstairs and go through the documents.”

read the documents for a while, absent-minded. I couldn’t seem to focus with

tossed the documents aside and walked to the balcony to take

wall’s distance away. Ashton was reading on

seeing him, in an instinct, I wanted to get back into my room. Yet, before I could do anything, the man suddenly looked up at me. He then

a smile and greeted,

darkened. “We live next door.

man is

smile, I said, “Well, I’ll leave you then. I’m

me forever?” he asked in a deep

to face him and denied, “You’re thinking too much. I’m not hiding

need someone to be in charge of most of the projects of Lavelian Village. Also, the Fuller Corporation’s project will kick off tomorrow. I’m afraid it will be a mess since Linda doesn’t know much about the details of the

does better than me when it

his eyes over at the pots of plants on the balcony. “Well, she might know a lot of the flaws

the Lavelian Village tomorrow. Mr. Fuller, don’t you worry. Since we have taken over this project, we’ll do our best to make sure everything

was deep with

again reminded myself to stay away from him, or I would lose myself

in a panic over the phone, “Scarlett, are you feeling better today? Could you please come to the

bewildered, and I had a bad feeling about it. “Sure.

Corporation in the Science and Technology Research Base. Mr. Murphy has even instructed the security guards to guard them. Unfortunately, we found out that someone sneaked into the base last night. Some of the AI

“I have checked on those AI instruments before I left yesterday, and I even reminded

I instructed, “Don’t panic, Linda. The base is equipped with surveillance cameras. I need you to get

there soon. Stay calm and assist

phone, I grabbed my purse and rushed out of the

the villa next door, carrying some documents, with panic written all over his face. When the young man saw me, he was slightly relieved. “Mrs. Fuller, are you going to the Lavelian Village? Why don’t we give you a ride? It’s hard

then, Ashton walked out of the villa in his black suit. He cast me an indifferent glance

would be difficult to hail a cab around the villa neighborhood, let alone a cab that could take me to Lavelian Village. Thus, I’d better go with them. “Alright

seat to find that it was occupied with boxes of documents. Joseph said awkwardly, “Mrs. Fuller, you’ll need

I had no choice but to sit in the back

with me, “Mrs.

Linda called just now. It’s Murphy Corporation’s mistake and negligence. We’re very sorry

research, I asked, “Is Ms. Zimmer going to Lavelian Village as

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team, she will need to verify the lost instruments. Rachel and the team have spent

could only have a clearer picture of the

the time we arrived. An air of despondency surrounded her

went over to him and apologized, “I’m sorry for the losses suffered by Fuller Corporation. We will get to the

cast his eyes over the crime scene before

a response. “Ms. Zimmer is currently verifying

my fault. Actually, there are twelve security guards responsible for looking after the AI instruments. I came here last night and decided to stay a little longer since I found

a total of four lines of defence to access the technology museum. Apart from the main door, the remaining three doors were all equipped with password locks and infrared sensors. Linda turned off the infrared sensors yesterday before she entered the museum. Since prolonged infrared exposure was harmful to the

so the thief had more than enough time to bring those instruments

her face purple with rage. “Do you know how much money and effort it costs us to invent the instruments? I have worked days and nights for this project.

an explanation for this and hold the negligent employees

nodded firmly. “Ms. Zimmer, I will investigate this incident thoroughly

in charge of this project. Such a disaster has happened. Aren’t you going to say or do

always disliked me. Yet, it was understandable that she was now in a bad mood after losing

while reassuring her, “Don’t worry, Ms. Zimmer. I will take responsibility, and I’m willing to receive any penalties from the company, but that’s not the important thing now. What we need

losses?” Rachel snorted, “Almost all instruments are damaged, and they are unusable. The project is officially launched, and the inauguration is scheduled a month from now. What are we going to show in the museum? How are the visitors going to

about the consequences. Ms. Zimmer, you’re too caught up with your emotions. Losing your temper won’t help solve the problem; it will only make the matter worse. Fuller Corporation is not the only one that suffered losses, but Murphy Corporation as well. We are in the same boat, and you’re not the only one

out a snicker. “The two companies are now paying the prices for your negligence. How could you still behave in such a brazen manner? I am truly impressed by your brazenness. The Murphy Corporation is

up by guilt for what happened. Hearing Rachel’s sarcastic and spiteful

her mistake, so why

at a loss for words, glowering

Rachel, he asked, “Have you calculated the

Rachel nodded. “Yes.”

of the losses. Also, get K City’s AI Department to produce the next batch of templates. Get someone to communicate with the press not to publish anything about yesterday’s incident. Make sure to keep everything that happened in the base confidential. We’ll stick to our original plan.” Then, he turned to face Joseph and instructed, “You’ll need to communicate with the Murphy Corporation’s Finance Department with regards to the

as he took the documents

will have to stay here and liaise with

careful when

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busy discussing

losses. I can’t imagine how much I am going to pay

to the law, Linda would be assuming thirty percent of the losses while I, the project manager, would bear twenty percent. As

heart would’ve broken down

the policemen can find the culprit soon and trace

muttered and then heaved a

a break. When the losses assessment was completed,

document before he spoke, “This is the

flipped open the document. She drew a sharp breath the moment her eyes met the

are related to the company’s core technologies. We can’t rule out the possibility that our rival company is the one behind this

employee, it’s normal that you have no idea how important our core technology is. Well, I guess now you’ll know since you need to pay millions of compensations.” Her words oozed

document, Armond uttered, “Since the losses have been ascertained, I’ll inform my lawyer as soon as possible

your employees.” Rachel cast

to bother about Rachel’s sarcastic remark. After

I almost tripped over her

grabbed hold of his shirt and steadied

balance, I hurriedly

Being caught

after, Ashton asked, “Is

talk,”

With that, Ashton turned and

“The incident is still under investigation, and the policemen are still trying to trace the lost AI instruments. Could we only talk about the compensation

see Ashton’s expression. The man continued walking forward while

me to bump into his back and hurting