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?”

were an example of love after marriage. Our grandparents were the ones who arranged our marriage. His

you and Mr. Fuller didn’t have the freedom

out that it was actually because of your grandparents’ friendship. But I heard from my colleagues

always thought that Ashton was way out of my league all

you

head in reply. “We’re

nothing.” I shook my head and prepared to leave. “It’s getting late, and I

say something but snapped her mouth close when she saw that I was leaving.

leaving the company, my phone received an apology text from Ashton. I

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

after, I received a call from Nora. “Scarlett, what are you doing right now? Are you busy? I’m so bored that

that it was possible that Ashton hadn’t had lunch yet. He went to search for Zachary in the morning, then was busy searching for me.

wrong?” Nora’s questions from the phone dragged me

pick up his phone, and I didn’t get any replies from him on WhatsApp. Do you know if something had happened to him?” Worry

and said, “K City has many places of interest. Take some time out to visit them. It could be that Armond is quite busy with work these days, so he

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 mean…

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

know what’s wrong with him these days. It felt like he was avoiding me, and I don’t know what I’ve done wrong. Scarlett,

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

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.

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

know something about Armond? Has he found another woman, and fallen in love with her? Is that why you’re saying

me 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

and said, “She’s doing okay, but I 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

saw her taking a shower in 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

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

that! How did you know that? How

moments ago, but now

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

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

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

asked him about Zachary. I didn’t know what Ashton said to him, but according to Cameron, he had calmed

were only fit for

it. Outsiders would not have a clue as to what the parents were

the girls were stealing glances at me. Frowning,

liked to be stared at, and I was starting to get annoyed. “Which

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

and said nothing. The group

at a loss and asked, “Mrs. Fuller, are you going to see Mr.

a slight smile. “I’m

Fuller is so lucky, but normally

who was clearly talking too

unchanged as I commented,

smiled and

it. The smile on my face disappeared. It’s never easy to try to ignore the elephant in the

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rhythmic clacking of heels rang in the hallway. I lifted my head and noticed that it was Rachel. She was carrying some documents. After noticing the food in my hands, she asked, “Are you sending lunch to

was no common topic for us to talk about, and I did not try to stretch our conversation. After a brief pause, the

so she has something

busy, but don’t neglect your family. Some things can really sneak their way in when you’re not

as I thought I would be at her remarks. I merely replied, “I think you can be more

to beat around the bush, actually. It’s just some words going around, maybe I’m

better get going then, talk later,” she said

pursed my lips as I watched her silhouette walking away. Damn it, this

Ashton’s office, and his door was ajar. I stood at the door with the food clutched in my

just when I was about to push the door in. “Mr. Fuller, since you’re already done with these documents, I’ll send them

voice sounded

to head in. Instead, I

with a pile of documents in her hands. She was stumped at the sight of me before she snapped out of it

smile. “It’s been some time. I

He’s been swamped with work lately since a lot is going on in the company, and he might not have time to accompany you recently. I think he’ll be able to

mumbled a

His furrowed brows eased a little, and his

at the Publicity

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

at the woman and nodded.

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