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?”

an example of love after marriage. Our grandparents were

and Mr. Fuller didn’t

thought that both of you had dated freely, and it turned out that it

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 of my league all these years. She considered herself to

at my thought. “Ms. Collins, are you close to

her head in reply. “We’re not close.

and prepared to leave. “It’s getting late, and I

snapped her mouth close when she saw that

an apology text from Ashton. I gave it a glimpse, then stuffed the phone in my

mad at him. Sometimes, some things didn’t need to

are you doing right now?

yet. He went to search for Zachary in the morning, then was busy searching for me. So all his work from the morning must have had compiled to be cleared in the

you not talking? What’s wrong?” Nora’s questions from the phone dragged me back from

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

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

busy the entire day, right? Even if he is busy, don’t tell me he didn’t even have time to glance at his phone. I have never asked him

ache. “I’m not sure where the headquarters of the Murphy Corporation is in K City, but even if I

avoiding me, and I don’t know what I’ve done wrong. Scarlett, could it be that he had met

see his true color. However, I knew it now, and she would fell deeper into the rabbit hole if I continued to remain

I can’t control it. He was the first person I loved

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my lips as my head spun from it all. “Nora, maybe Armond is not the man for you.

end and finally spoke, “Scarlett, do you know something about Armond? Has he found another woman, and fallen in love with her? Is

trying to remind you that there’s more to life other than being in a relationship. Don’t overthink it. I’m really

her face, and she rarely talks. Even if she does, she’s making all these weird remarks like there’s something wrong with her. Hailey’s really not

the bathroom yesterday, and noticed a really long scar on her left breast. Has she gotten injured in the past? I didn’t dare to ask her since we’re really not that close, and I haven’t known her for long. Are you close to her, Scarlett? To

brows slightly and 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

seemed surprised at my statement. “She has depression? I didn’t know that! How did you know that? How long have you known her anyway? Why do you seem to

over Armond moments ago, but now the

to her and merely said, “I met her when I was back in A City. She’s really not business 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 call you if he really wants to see you. I think you should know

that Ashton might not have had his lunch yet, I bought some of his favorite foods at the

as possible. I was not sure if the name card Armond gave me

didn’t know what Ashton said to him, but

trade is never an option. These words were only

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

some of the employees. I noticed that the girls were stealing glances

be stared at, and I was starting to get annoyed. “Which department are you guys from?” I asked with a

my sudden question, the group looked at me and replied, “We’re from the

nothing.

a loss and asked, “Mrs. Fuller, are

and gave them a slight smile.

is so lucky, but normally Ms. Collins

nudged at the person who was clearly talking too much.

as

smiled and said nothing

finally sprung open and I stepped out of it. The smile on my face disappeared.

love, never say never

noticed that it was Rachel. She was carrying some documents. After noticing

not try to stretch our conversation. After a

she has something

continued, “I know you’re busy, but don’t neglect your family. Some things can really sneak their way in

“I think you can be more outright with what you’re trying to say. There’s no

beat around the bush, actually. It’s just some words going around,

of work to do. I’d better get going then, talk later,” she

walking away. Damn

stood at the door with the food clutched in my hand and hesitated for a moment before deciding to

when I was about to push the door in. “Mr. Fuller, since you’re already done

voice sounded

still busy with work, I did not rush to head in. Instead, I played with my phone in the visitors’

an hour, his office door sprung open, and Stella headed out with a pile of documents in her hands. She was stumped at the sight of me before she snapped out of it and

her a thin smile. “It’s been some time. I didn’t want to interrupt you guys

He’s been swamped with work lately since a lot is going on in the company, and

a thin smile, I mumbled

furrowed brows eased a little, and his impassive face

over at the Publicity Department saying that you would bring Mr. Fuller dessert every

stiffened for a brief moment before she said, “I brought Mr. Fuller some because he did not have lunch just now. 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

smiled at the woman and nodded. “Thanks for the trouble then,

I brought over. Noticing that Stella kept talking to me, he furrowed his brows and ordered