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

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

couldn’t hide the look of surprise. “I thought that both of you had dated freely, and it turned out that

further from the truth. Not many of the employees knew my background. Rachel had always thought that Ashton was way out of my

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

puzzled at my remark but shook her head in

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

snapped her mouth close when

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

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

at the time, and it was two in the afternoon. I just realized that it was possible that Ashton hadn’t had lunch yet. He went to search for Zachary in the morning,

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

City. He didn’t pick up his phone, and I didn’t get any replies from

of interest. Take some time out to

busy 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

of the Murphy Corporation is in K

him these days. It felt like he was avoiding me, and I don’t know what I’ve done wrong. Scarlett, could it be that he

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

to tie my emotions and everything on a man, but I can’t control it. He was the first person I loved in my

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

silence ensued. Nora calmed down on the other end and finally spoke, “Scarlett, do you know something about Armond?

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.

and she rarely talks. Even if she does, she’s making all these weird remarks like there’s something wrong

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 be frank, I’m a

creased my 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

Nora 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 know a

ago, but now

it hard to explain everything 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 if the man doesn’t want to see you, there’s no way you could reach

planned to go the hospital after I 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 the city center before dropping

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

didn’t know what Ashton said to him, but according to Cameron, he had calmed down

is never an option. These words were

it. Outsiders would not have a clue

took an elevator with some of the employees. I noticed that the girls were stealing glances at me. Frowning, I could

starting to get annoyed. “Which department

at my sudden question, the group looked at me and

and said nothing. The group went

a loss and asked, “Mrs. Fuller,

and gave them a slight smile. “I’m going

and smiled. “Mr. Fuller is so lucky, but normally Ms. Collins will

talking too

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

and said nothing

door finally sprung open and I stepped out of it. The smile on my face disappeared. It’s never easy to try

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it was Rachel. She was carrying some documents. After

our conversation. After a brief

something to say to

family. Some things can really sneak their way in

be at her remarks. I merely replied, “I think you

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

to do. I’d better get going then, talk

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

ajar. I stood at the door with the food clutched in my hand and hesitated

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

Ashton’s voice sounded

he was still busy with work, I did not rush to head in. Instead, I played with my

a pile of documents in her hands.

“It’s been some time. I

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

thin smile, I mumbled a response and said nothing

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

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 I in luck

Fuller some because he did not have lunch just now. He’s always had some trouble with

nodded. “Thanks for the trouble

of the food that I brought over. Noticing that Stella kept talking