In Love, Never Say Never

As soon as we reached the hotel, I washed up and just fell asleep on the huge bed.

When I woke up, it was already night. Realizing that Ashton was not with me, I gave him a call whilst lying in bed. As soon as he picked up, he asked, “Are you awake?”

I nodded. “Where are you?”

“In a casino!” he said, “I’ll go pick you later and bring you over to take a look!”

I was dazed for a few moments before it registered in my mind that he had said “casino.” Taken aback, I asked, “Why did you suddenly go to a casino?”

“I was just taking a walk. Go get ready, I’ll head back now!”

After he hung up, I sat up for a while and gathered myself together before I went to wash up. He came back just as I finished changing my clothes. He wore a casual black suit. and it showcased the coolness and vigor of a young man compared to his usual mature style. Even though Ashton never look old, wearing this new style made him look haughtier and domineering instead.

I could not help but compliment him. “I won’t be surprised if your picture makes tomorrow’s fashion headlines.”

He smirked, which only served to make him look more charming. “I’ll take it as praise from my wife.”

Since he was dressed so nicely, I could not wear anything too plain. I changed into a black spaghetti strap dress and put on a pair of heels, giving off a gothic vibe. When he noticed my exposed back and shoulders, Ashton became a little unhappy and forcibly added a coat to my outfit.

I did not resist, since the overall look was not bad anyway.

As it was my first time going to a casino, my entire body was tense. The image that I had in my mind was a casino from the eighties, filled with smoke and thugs fighting. It just felt as if it was a place where groups of outlaws fought over money and desire.

When he noticed my nervousness, Ashton hugged me and said, “Don’t be so anxious. People are constantly going in and out so not many of them will pay attention to you. Just take it like you’re going to a bar.”

I nodded but was still a little nervous. As soon as we entered the casino, I realized that it was totally different from what I imagined. The decorations were posh and elegant, and although there was still some smoke in the air, it did not affect the elegance of the place.

There were many long gambling tables in the large open space, each holding some chips that I could not accurately name. A sexy lady stood beside every table, acting as the dealer. There were also several poker tables. However, as I was clueless about gambling, I merely glanced at everything before I followed Ashton to the second floor.

The second floor was all private rooms, and attendants dressed in white and black soon escorted us into one. A poker table stood in the middle, surrounded by leather sofas all around the room. There were two people gambling at the table.

When Ashton entered the room, the young man sitting on the sofa stood up and walked over. Smiling, he said, “Mr. Fuller, I finally get to meet you.”

After a round of simple introductions, I learned that the man’s name was Holden, he was Archie’s grandson, and he was the owner of the casino. Due to his unique style and behavior, the public had varied opinions about him.

Holden leaned on the sofa as he conversed with Ashton for a while. Then, he looked at me and said with a hint of cynicism, “Mrs. Fuller is really a true beauty She’s more beautiful than most women. Do you bring her with you everywhere, Mr. Fuller?”

Ashton smiled slightly as he kept his expression gentle. He said, “I’m getting old. If she stays with me, I’m more at ease.”

Why does that sound like he’s flirting with me?

Holden laughed. “Such blatant flirting lines. Since you’re already here, Mrs. Fuller, why don’t you try out my table worth two hundred million for yourself!”

I looked at Ashton pleadingly, asking for his help. I did not know how to play poker or any other card game as I had never touched any of them since young.

Ashton pursed his lips as he pulled me over to the expensive table and pressed on something. Then, a few more cards appeared on the table, and six captivating women walked in, each carrying a pile of red chips on a tray.

Holden looked at me and raised an eyebrow. “What should we play, Mrs. Fuller?”

I turned to Ashton helplessly, but before he could speak, Holden said, “Mrs. Fuller, if you just keep sticking to your husband like that, he won’t be able to do anything else. You won’t be able to maintain your rich wife status for long then.”

From his words, I could guess that Ashton had come to the casino for a purpose. I could also tell that because of my presence, Ashton could not do what he had to.

I pressed my lips together and looked at Ashton, then said, “If you’re busy, go ahead. I’ll stay here for a while!”

He gave me a small smile then looked at Holden. “Let her play the simplest game.” Then, he turned to me and said, “Just play however you want. I don’t have much, except for money.”

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“Damn!” Holden almost swore. “Are you showing off your wealth?”

He then raised his hand and placed three cards face down on the table, then looked at Ashton. “Go. I’ll take care of your wife. I promise to protect her well!”

Ashton smiled slightly and kissed me on the cheek before he said, “Go ahead and play. I’ll be back soon.”

I nodded. Although I was tempted to ask him what he was busy with, I stopped myself. When Ashton left, Holden looked at me and smiled. “You’d better not cry. I don’t know how to coax women. He said he’d be back, so he definitely will. You can stay here and play with peace of mind.”

I raised my eyebrows slightly and said in a solemn tone, “Betting money is a little too boring. Let’s bet on something bigger!”

He was stunned for about two seconds before he suddenly laughed. “Damn, are you two-faced? You seem to know how to play around. Hmm, this is interesting. Tell me, what do you want to play?”

“How about roulette?” I said, raising my eyebrows and narrowing my eyes at him.

The men in the room started to yell excitedly. Holden snapped, “You even know this? I’ve really underestimated you.”

He then turned to the ladies who were standing to one side. “Did you guys hear that? Do as Mrs. Fuller says. Let’s play something exciting.”

Two of the ladies nodded and left the room. Soon, they returned with a large roulette and placed it on the table. Holden grabbed the dice that were on the roulette and raised his eyebrows. “How do you want to play?”

Looking at the vulgar numbers on the roulette, I said lightly, “We’ll spin to number seven. If I lose, Ashton will give you Fuller Corporation’s investment rights in Moranta. How about that?”

expression changed to something a little more solemn. He replied seriously, “What if I

him and said, “Stop working with Abe. Let him go back to

his pupils constricted. “I have

looking at him expressionlessly as I waited for his decision. His dark eyes swept across the roulette as his lips started to curl up. “I have to say that your condition is very interesting indeed. How

fingers as he kept his eyes on

as I calmly

he walked over to one side of the table, he

gestured politely for me to begin as

The pointer spun around the ten numbers endlessly, and as I predicted, it soon landed

at him. “I guess I must be

calmly, “Does it look like I’m

hands at the roulette’s pointer. It spun

all let out a sigh as if they were regretting the outcome. However, Holden was not the slightest bit anxious. He simply looked at the roulette casually as if he did not care about the result. Then, two seconds later, the pointer stopped swinging and landed on

to be full of pity. “It fell on seven. What a shame,

to a tie in the end. After all, he was the owner of the casino, so it was a

willing to

my hand before I sat back down. Looking at him as I raised my eyebrows. “Mr. Taylor, do you not intend to have a chat with

table and looked at me carelessly. “Chat about what? About

still look really charming. I heard that Ashton suffered a lot and had to run around everywhere just for you. Let me ask, is true

ignoring the disdain

I said, “Looks like you’re not that willing to

eyebrows but did not deny it. He was basically

to strike up a conversation anymore and simply sat there

say

realized with a start that something was amiss. I leaped to my feet and dashed out of the private room. Meanwhile, Holden raced after me,

of the corner of my eye, however, I felt the combined gazes of those

Most probably

a bad feeling about you, so I kept an eye out. I didn’t know whether the Moore family would be able to bankrupt you, but I’m

glint in his eyes, he asked, “What do you mean

“Holden, you were the mastermind, so you should have thoroughly investigated everyone involved before proceeding with your plan. It was pure negligence on your

darker. He then took a step forward, towered over me, and demanded,

the beginning. My name is Scarlett. I was born in R Province, and my Grandma was the one who raised me. My parents searched for me for many years, and I only reunited with them recently.

the last

bestowed a kindly smile on him, then replied, “Sorry to disappoint you. There was a bit of a mix-up. Afterward, we decided not to make a fuss of things in the

said evenly, “Holden, you seem rather

challenge, I immediately picked up my phone and dialed Zachary. The phone rang a few times before he picked

there was still a glimmer of skepticism in his

continued in an innocent tone, “Dad, I’m still at the casino. Ashton isn’t with me at the

pleasantly, “All right.

nodded, steadfastly gazing at Holden.

had been on speaker mode, and Holden was naturally privy to the entire conversation. When

punched in another number. This time, the recipient answered the call almost instantly. “Miss, we’re all prepared! We can make

his face had grown thunderous. Through gritted

smiled winningly at him, then instructed over the phone, “All right, wait out for a moment. If Ashton and I haven’t left this place within half an hour, don’t wait for me to call.

orders were readily received. “All

me and begrudgingly admitted, “You’ve really planned

him a sunny smile. “I don’t have a choice. Besides, isn’t it better to nip things in the bud?

at my remark. He then brought me to another spot on the second floor, past multiple private rooms. At the last room in the back,

assessed my surroundings. Nothing seemed particularly surprising as I had been in far

arrangement, with a poker table and surrounding sofas. The setting was made noteworthy by the

Abe again. Oddly enough, he didn’t appear out of place here

hand, seemingly in the midst of negotiating. When I suddenly appeared, all eyes were

cards face down on the table, then walked towards me. “Why did you

he spoke, he shot a glance at Holden, who merely shrugged in return. “I had no say in

at me, evidently bewildered. He didn’t seem able to recall who I was. That wasn’t shocking. However, considering the multiple women he’d encountered over the years, the women Abe had met probably numbered in their hundreds, even thousands. I was merely one among his many

However, as he saw Ashton and me standing side by side, Abe gazed at me, then intoned in a low

smiled at him brightly. “Long

love, never say

glanced at

you planning to do, Holden? Why did you

“Mr. Fuller, it’s getting late. Mrs. Fuller looks a little tired. Perhaps

me for?” Abe roared. With one

direction. “You’ll have to meet Dad tomorrow. You should get some rest tonight,” the man urged, a

out a pistol and pointed it straight at Holden. “Taylor, let me ask

of tension over the room. Ashton

if you fire that pistol, I’m afraid neither of us will be walking out

He had evidently dedicated his full strength towards

He looked at Ashton and suddenly laughed harshly. “Mr. Fuller, perhaps some other day then.

nodded politely. “I’ll be happy to meet for drinks. As for other activities, I still abide

hand and practically hauled me out of the private room. I was utterly bewildered by the entire event and had so many questions to ask. My curiosity died on my lips, however, as I saw the urgency with which Ashton dragged me through the corridors

raucous crowd with me in tow until we finally arrived at the exit. Zachary’s appointed personnel were already waiting for us there. With that, we hurriedly linked up with them and got into the

just started the car when a crowd of people swarmed out, forming a barricade on the

a man out of the casino and

chosen target was screaming for mercy, but his cries fell on deaf ears. Only when they’d observed that the man was half dead did his assailants consider their mission complete. They headed back inside, none the worse