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

“So you and Mr. Fuller didn’t have the freedom

dated freely, and it turned out that it was actually because of your grandparents’ friendship.

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 be on par with me and that she could marry

you close to Ms. Zimmer from

puzzled at my remark but shook her head in reply.

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

close when she saw

phone received an apology text from Ashton. I gave

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

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

lunch 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

What’s wrong?” Nora’s questions from the phone dragged me back from my thoughts. “I’m

the location 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,

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 with work these days, so he didn’t have time to take care of

with work, but he couldn’t have been 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 to pick up all my calls, but it

the headquarters of the Murphy Corporation is in K City, but even

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

didn’t know how to advise her 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 worried that she would hate me for

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

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maybe

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

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

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 something wrong with her. Hailey’s really not good business material. I mean, people are put

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

“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

“She has depression? I didn’t know that! How did you know that? How

was just pining over Armond moments ago, but now the woman was

she’s so hung up about doing business. Don’t overthink it. Just talk to her when

up 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

now was to get to A City as soon as possible. I was not sure if the name card Armond

said to him, but according to Cameron, he had calmed down and was no

words were only fit for people whose children

would not have a clue as to what the parents were put

Corporation and took an elevator with some of the employees. I noticed that the girls were stealing glances

and I was starting to get annoyed. “Which department are you guys from?” I asked with

at me and replied, “We’re

nodded and said nothing.

some time, the group was at a loss and asked, “Mrs. Fuller, are you going

gave them a slight

Fuller is so lucky, but normally Ms. Collins will prepare

at the person who was clearly talking too much. She managed an

as I commented,

others smiled and said nothing

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

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rang in the hallway. I lifted my head and noticed that it was Rachel. She was carrying some documents. After noticing the food in

and I did not try to stretch our conversation. After a brief pause, the woman looked at

something to say to

but don’t neglect your family.

would be at her remarks. I merely replied, “I think you can be more outright with what you’re trying to say.

shrugged and said nonchalantly, “I’m not trying to beat around the bush, actually. It’s just some words going around, maybe I’m

I’d better get going then, talk

silhouette walking away. Damn it, this is really

with the food clutched in my hand and hesitated

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

voice

did not rush to head in. Instead, I

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 smiled. “Mrs. Fuller, when did you get

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

work lately since a lot is going on in the company, and he might not have time to accompany you

thin smile, I mumbled a response and said

of his office. His furrowed brows eased a little, and his

gestured at the food I brought. Looking directly at Stella, I said, “I heard the girls over at the Publicity Department saying that you would bring Mr.

now. He’s always had some trouble with his

woman and nodded. “Thanks for

food that I brought over. Noticing that Stella kept talking