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?”

of love after marriage. Our grandparents were the ones who arranged our marriage. His grandfather and my grandmother

Mr. Fuller didn’t

of surprise. “I thought that both of you had dated freely, and it turned out that it was actually because of your grandparents’ friendship. But I heard from my colleagues that

couldn’t be further from the truth. Not many of the employees knew my background. Rachel had always thought that Ashton

thought. “Ms. Collins, are you close to Ms. Zimmer

shook her head in reply. “We’re not

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

but snapped her mouth close when she saw that

apology text from Ashton. I gave it a glimpse,

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

what are you doing right now? Are you busy? I’m so bored that I could watch

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

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

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

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

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 has been a few days, so I am sure he must’ve seen the texts on his phone. I mean… he could’ve at least replied

not sure where the headquarters of the Murphy Corporation is in K City, but even if I do

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

dating her. I had kept quiet initially because I didn’t see his true color. However, I knew it now,

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

never say

all. “Nora, maybe Armond is not the man for you. I think you

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.

emotions 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 she does, she’s making all these weird remarks like there’s something wrong with her.

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

that she has depression because of what happened to her father. Don’t worry, she’s still in control of

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 know

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

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

go the hospital after I hung up the phone. However, at the thought that Ashton might not have had his

Jared’s bone marrow did not match 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

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

words were only fit

children could benefit from it. Outsiders would not have a clue

the employees. I noticed that the girls were stealing glances at me. Frowning, I could not help but wonder if there was anything odd with

get annoyed. “Which department are you

at my sudden question, the group looked at me and

said nothing. The group went

loss and asked, “Mrs. Fuller, are

them a slight smile. “I’m

is so lucky, but

at the person who was clearly talking too much.

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

others smiled and

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

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

did not try to stretch our conversation. After

something to

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

I was not as vexed as I thought I would be at her remarks. I merely replied, “I think

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

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

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

his door was ajar. I stood at the door with the food clutched in my hand and hesitated for a

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

Ashton’s voice sounded

busy with work, I did not rush to head

be heard. Everything seemed normal. After half 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 smiled. “Mrs. Fuller, when

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

since a lot is going on in the company, and he might not have time to accompany you recently. I think he’ll be

smile, I mumbled a response and said nothing

brows eased a little, and his impassive face lit up with a warm smile at the sight of me. “What did

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. Fuller dessert every day. I have a sweet tooth too. Am

now. He’s always had some trouble

nodded.

the food that I