In Love, Never Say Never

“Mrs. Fuller!” Suddenly someone stood beside me, giving me a scare. I smiled as I noticed it was Stella.

I managed to squeeze myself in when the elevator doors opened. Maybe everyone knew my identity, so no one mentioned the rumors between Ashton and me. They were chatting to Stella instead.

From their conversation, I could deduce that Stella was well-liked by the other employees. Well, pretty and bubbly girls were always well-liked by others.

I got out when the elevator reached Ashton’s office. However, I was thunderstruck because I would need Ashton’s fingerprint to enter his office.

I decided to call him. Just as I whipped out my phone, the door opened, and out came Stella again.

Her gaze flickered between me and the door. “Mrs. Fuller, were you busy recently? I don’t see you visit Mr. Fuller much these days.”

I gave her a once-over and saw she was holding documents that require Ashton’s approval. “Yes. I’ve been busy with something.”

She smiled faintly in response then entered Ashton’s office. As I followed her, I stared at her back. It gave me a sense that it was all thanks to her that I was able to enter.

In the office, Ashton was sitting behind his desk reviewing documents while Stella stood silently by his side waiting for his signature. As Ashton lifted his arm, Stella passed him a pen. Their whole interaction displayed their excellent teamwork from working closely.

I stood rooted at the entrance, staring sightlessly at the scene, thinking they were a perfect team.

A few minutes later, Ashton lifted his gaze from his work, focusing his attention on me. “Aren’t you tired standing there?”

I smiled. “Isn’t Ms. Collins standing as well? It’s not appropriate if I sit while she stands.”

His brows drew together as he understood my insinuation. He ordered Stella, “You may leave first. I will send these documents to you later once I’m done.”

Stella nodded, “Sure!”

She smiled as she said goodbye to me.

The room fell into a dead silence after Stella left.

Finally, Ashton said, “Standing too long is not good for you now.”

I arched my brow and leaned against the door. “It’s fine. Mr. Fuller, please finish your work first. My feet can stand for a few more minutes. I shouldn’t bother you, seeing as you’re busier than a bee.”

He raised a brow and stood. “Scarlett, do you have to talk to me like that?”

I laughed, “Like how? It looked like Mr. Fuller didn’t even want to speak to me anymore. That’s fine. Mr. Fuller, please continue with your work. I won’t disturb you further.”

I turned and left.

However, Ashton wasn’t the kind of person who let problems fester into the night. He blocked my exit. “You know that is not what I mean.”

I chuckled, “It’s fine. Finish your work first.”

He grabbed my wrist. “Let’s settle this. The person who should be mad is me. You know the kind of person Armond is, yet you still meet him privately. I’m angry because I’m worried about you. Why can’t you understand that?”

I raised my head and stared at him. He looked more mature as if he had experienced the vicissitudes of life. It made me panic for a second. I kept my panic in check and smiled. “So in your opinion, I’m a useless person who didn’t know how to take care of myself? I’m just a clueless idiot, is that it?”

His forehead creased. “You know that is not what I mean.”

I chucked, “But that’s what your words are implying.

“Whatever. You don’t have to explain anymore. Go and finish your work. Don’t bring emotion into your work. It’s not professional.”

I left his office and entered the elevator.

I left with a smile as I looked at Ashton’s frowning face. I knew that it was my fault regarding Armond because I didn’t explain it clearly to him, but there were times when things were more complicated than it seems. An explanation could’ve saved all this trouble, yet we persisted with the solution that made us all unhappy.

I saw Stella again after I exited the elevator. She seemed to be waiting for me. “Mrs. Fuller, are you heading back now?”

I nodded with a smile, “Yes.”

She looked at me hesitantly, so I stopped and asked, “You seemed to be focused on your work recently. Are you dating now? Your parents must be urging you to get married at your age.”

She was surprised by my remark. “Not really. My parents were quite open-minded. I haven’t met anyone compatible, and they respected my decision.”

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I chuckled, “I see Justin treating you well. Are you guys together?”

Her face turned dark at the mention of Justin. She was keeping her anger in check, but I was still able to discern it. She answered after a short pause, “We’re just friends. He has someone he likes, and it’s not me. So please don’t misunderstand. I am dating anyone at the moment as I want to focus on my career.”

I nodded with understanding. “Both career and relationship are equally important. A woman will only get married once in their lifetime, so you have to take your relationship seriously. When Ashton and I were younger, we didn’t get to experience the whole dating scene. We just got married. Now that I think about it, it is quite regretful. I think it is best if people could date more before getting married.”

Her eyes sparkled at my comment. “Did you and Mr. Fuller got married without dating first?”

Our grandparents were

crossed Stella’s face. “So you and Mr. Fuller didn’t have the freedom

nodded in agreement. She couldn’t hide the look of surprise. “I thought that both of you had dated freely, and it turned out that it was actually because of

remark because it couldn’t be further from the truth. Not many of the employees knew my background. Rachel had always thought that Ashton was way out

Collins, are you close to Ms. Zimmer from the Technology

shook her head in reply. “We’re not

to leave. “It’s getting late, and

something but snapped her mouth close

from Ashton. I gave it a glimpse, then stuffed

was mad at him. Sometimes, some things didn’t

are you doing right now? Are you

yet. He went to search for Zachary in the morning, then was

Nora’s questions from the phone dragged me back from

of the company Armond is working at? I couldn’t reach him since I’ve arrived at K City. He didn’t pick up his phone, and I didn’t get any replies from him on WhatsApp. Do you know if something had happened to

I frowned and said, “K City has many places of interest. Take some time out to visit them. It could be that Armond is quite busy

even have time to glance at his phone. I have never asked him to pick up all my calls, but it has been a few days, so I am sure he must’ve seen the texts on his phone. I

starting to ache. “I’m not sure where the headquarters of the Murphy Corporation

felt like he was avoiding me, and I don’t know what I’ve done wrong. Scarlett,

because Armond wasn’t sincere in dating her. I had kept quiet initially because I didn’t see his true color. However, I knew it now, and she would fell deeper into the rabbit hole if I continued to remain silent. I was

how much, but I was planning to spend the rest of my life with him. Scarlett, I know it isn’t wise to tie my emotions and everything on a man, but I can’t control it. He was the first person

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all. “Nora, maybe

you know something about Armond? Has

realize that my remarks were out of line. Stumped, I spoke, “No, I just didn’t want you to head into a blind alley. I’m just trying to remind you that there’s more to life other than being in a relationship. Don’t overthink it. I’m really swamped these days. I’ll ask you

really find her so odd sometimes. She just stands by the window and lets the cold wind brush past her face, and she rarely talks. Even if she does, she’s making all these weird remarks like there’s

scar on her left breast. Has she gotten injured in the past? I didn’t dare to ask her since

said, “There’s nothing wrong with her. It’s just that she has depression because of what happened to her father. Don’t worry, she’s still in control of her emotions. Just chat her up more often if

know that! How did you know that? How long have you known her anyway? Why do you seem to

speechless. Nora was just pining over Armond moments ago, but now the woman was inquiring about Hailey with

material, but I think her father is the reason why she’s so hung up about doing business. Don’t overthink it. Just talk to her when you’ve got the time. The same goes for Armond. Don’t waste your time overthinking things. He will

hung up the phone. However, at the thought that Ashton might not have had his lunch yet, I bought some of his favorite foods at

Summer’s, the only way right now was to get to A City as soon as possible. I was not sure if the name card Armond gave me was of any use, but I

Cameron and asked him about Zachary. I didn’t know what Ashton said to him, but according to Cameron, he had calmed down and was no longer rushing

These words were only fit for people

they might have a paradigm shift once their children could benefit from it. Outsiders would not have a clue

that the girls

get annoyed. “Which

sudden question, the group looked at me and replied,

said nothing. The group went silent

at a loss and asked,

them a slight smile. “I’m going to

Fuller is so lucky, but normally Ms.

who was clearly talking too much. She managed an awkward smile and

on my face remained unchanged as I commented, “That’s very thoughtful of

and said

smile on my face

say

Rachel. She was carrying

stretch our conversation. After a brief pause, the woman looked at me and said, “I guess

so she has something

she continued, “I know you’re busy, but don’t neglect your family.

be at her remarks. I merely replied, “I think you can be more outright with what you’re trying to say. There’s no need to beat around the

said nonchalantly, “I’m not trying to beat around the bush,

better get going then, talk

lips as I watched her silhouette walking away. Damn it, this is really starting

at the door with the

a voice rang just when I was about to push the door in. “Mr. Fuller, since you’re

voice sounded

not rush to head in. Instead, I

Stella headed out with a pile of documents in her hands. She was stumped at the sight of me before

thin smile. “It’s been some time. I

“Mr. Fuller is reviewing some documents. He’s been swamped with work lately since a lot is going on in the company,

mumbled

office. His furrowed brows eased a little, and his impassive face lit up with a warm smile at

directly at Stella, I said, “I heard the girls over at the Publicity Department saying that

He’s always had some trouble with his stomach, and I was worried about him getting gastric. What do you think if I bring you some when you come over next

at the woman and nodded. “Thanks for the trouble

in our exchange and had already removed the packaging of the food that I brought over. Noticing that Stella kept talking to me, he