In Love, Never Say Never

Holden leaned back against the sofa with a devilish expression on his face. “Don’t bother, for I’m pressed for time. But then, I also feel like enjoying myself, and I can’t help desiring to grope a woman, so I’ll just do it here.”

Argh! What a shameless man!

I pursed my lips and said nothing further.

After turning up the thermostat in the office, I watched as the woman removed her leggings while seated on Holden’s lap. Subsequently, the two of them started getting it on right there without any qualms.

Lifting a hand, I massaged my temples as I felt a headache coming on. Then, I made a video call to Ashton, and fortunately, he answered in mere seconds.

I turned the camera to face Holden, whereupon Ashton’s brows furrowed. In a terse voice, he drawled, “You came to my office to have fun, Mr. Taylor?” The moment his voice fell, the two people who were initially a tangle of limbs sprang apart.

Raising a hand, Holden wiped the lipstick off his lips before he swung his gaze at me with a frown. “What are you doing, Scarlett?”

I merely shrugged in response. “I think it’s more appropriate for my husband to discuss business with you.”

At that, his brows creased slightly. He then pushed the woman off him and snapped coldly, “Take the money and leave!” In the next moment, he took out a check from his wallet and threw it at her. After picking up the check, the woman quickly left.

Thus, it was only Holden and me in the office then. Glimpsing that Ashton was in the car, I couldn’t help asking, “Where are you going?”

“I went to prison to pay Brandon and Abe a visit.”

Hearing that, I nodded in acknowledgment. Now that Holden was back to normal, I ended the call with Ashton. I then looked at Holden and said, “Can we talk business now, Mr. Taylor?”

It was clear as day that he was rather chagrined. Pursing his lips, he sprawled on the sofa as though he was boneless as he groused in a weak and languid voice, “I didn’t eat breakfast when I came out in the morning, so I’m starving and don’t have any energy to talk.”

Nodding with a faint smile, I dialed the secretary’s external line. In no time, Stella picked up the call. “Hello, Mrs. Fuller, this is Stella here. Is there anything I can assist you with?”

“Please order a bountiful breakfast spread. I’d like an American breakfast and a set of continental breakfast. Thank you.” After I had finished speaking, Stella was noticeably taken aback, but she promptly concurred, “Sure. I’ll get right to it.”

When I hung up the phone, Holden closed his eyes while reclining on the sofa. I wasn’t in a hurry either, merely continuing to review the documents in hand with my head lowered, scanning through all those that needed to be approved, one by one.

Stella’s efficiency was exceedingly impressive, for she delivered the breakfast over not long after. It was a very lavish spread. After placing it on the table, she cast Holden a perplexed look before leaving.

At the sight of the breakfast on the table, Holden didn’t continue picking trouble with me. Instead, he stared at me and offered, “Why don’t we eat together?”

Flashing him a faint smile, I declined, “No, thanks. I’ve already had breakfast, so please help yourself, Mr. Taylor.”

The man’s elegance seemed as though it was in his blood, for even his movements as he enjoyed breakfast were extremely elegant. After taking a few bites, he stopped eating and pinned his eyes on me while sitting on the sofa.

Sensing his gaze, I lifted my eyes and looked at him with a faint smile. “You’re done eating, Mr. Taylor?”

In turn, he arched an eyebrow. “You’re much more patient than Ashton Fuller, thus less irritating.”

At that, I frowned slightly. “Mr. Taylor, this isn’t the first time Fuller Corporation is collaborating with the Taylor family, so you actually didn’t have to go to such lengths.”

Nonetheless, he chuckled at my remark. “You and your husband are truly interesting. Okay, let’s go and take a look at the factory as well as the processing materials. If there’s no problem, then this matter is settled.”

Unbidden, I breathed a sigh of relief. Phew! Thank God this guy isn’t making trouble anymore. If he were to continue with his ridiculous act, I might have truly gone crazy!

After putting everything away, I left the office with him. Stella was right outside the door, so she greeted us when she saw us exiting the office. Thereafter, I ordered, “Later, go in and clear the table. Then, reserve a hotel room for Mr. Taylor and arrange dinner for him. Mr. Taylor is from Moranta, so take note of that.”

I uttered those words in a mere whisper, so Stella nodded imperceptibly. Cautiously stealing a peek at Holden, she then nodded and replied, “Okay, will do.”

While we were waiting for the elevator, Holden looked at me with a frown. “From what I remember, we’re considered friends, so why are you so distant with me? Have I done something unreasonable? Or do you feel that you don’t know me anymore after having not seen me in such a long time?”

Huh? This man is really childish.

Staring at him, I answered in exasperation, “Of course we’re friends, Mr. Taylor. However, I don’t think you have considered me as a friend today. Otherwise, why would you have brought a beautiful woman to my office and started getting it on with her in front of me? If you’d regarded me as a friend, shouldn’t you have greeted me right away before discussing business as a matter of course?”

Upon hearing that, he lifted a hand and rubbed his nose in slight embarrassment. Chortling, he then countered, “I just wanted to meet you again in a unique way after so long. That was just a trifling intrusion earlier, so don’t take it to heart.”

I merely shrugged. “Of course not. As you said, Mr. Taylor, we’re friends. Since we’re friends, I naturally won’t take that to heart. But to be honest, Mr. Taylor, you don’t have to go so far when you choose a woman next time. That woman is stunning, but I don’t think she’s your cup of tea.”

In love, never say never chapter 1072

Giving a light cough, Holden stared at me and drawled, “Don’t you think it’s rather inappropriate for you to discuss women with me so blatantly? Do you talk to Mr. Fuller in such a manner as well?”

I shook my head in response. “Of course not. He doesn’t parade women in front of me so blatantly. Besides, I have some say in the kind of woman he likes. Furthermore, judging from his current demeanor, I think he probably won’t be like you for the time being.”

Upon hearing that, his brows furrowed slightly. “For the time being? So, you don’t trust Ashton Fuller all that much either!”

“Well, not exactly. It’s just that no one can guarantee what happens in the future, so I only pay attention to the present. As long as he loves and cherishes me presently, that makes me the happiest. As for the future, we shall see what happens then. It’s something that hasn’t happened, after all, so no point fussing over it!”

looked at me and murmured, “Scarlett, I think you’re being too optimistic and rational. It’s not really a good

scrunched together. “What kind of love is considered irrational?” Ashton gave me sufficient sense

a moment, he replied, “That friend of yours. I think her love is truly irrational. She’s so fanatical about her man that it’s a bit maniacal. I really don’t know how

Which friend of mine?

I couldn’t figure out who he meant, so I stared at

Moranta back then. Well, the one who was particularly

Nora?

love-starved. When she first met Armond, she was initially trying it out with him, but she

him all the more. Back when they first got together, she didn’t really care about him all that much, and it didn’t matter even if she lost him. But as time went past, she seemed to have focused all her emotions and feelings on him. The more attention she gave him, the

This is indeed true.

lips and

seemed deep in thought, but I

stepped out of the elevator, I spotted Rachel in the lobby. She was a beautiful woman—the kind of devastating stunner who turned heads and stood out among beauties. Once, I felt that it was a shame that she didn’t become an actress as such a bombshell would definitely be the center of attention

couldn’t help exclaiming as

me, he asked, “Is she

both a project manager and a researcher.

was a beauty besides being a fashionable woman who was skilled in dolling up. Right then, she was wearing a white shirt and a black leather skirt coupled with a camel coat. It

time, Ms. Stovall. You seem to have lost weight!” She gazed at me with a red box in her hand. In

her gaze to Holden. Then, she turned back to me and inquired, “Who is this

chairperson of Moranta International Trading,” I introduced. As I did so, I noticed that the red box

meet you, Mr. Taylor. Besides having achieved so much at

had Holden guffawing in delight. Gazing at her, he blurted, “You’re really good with words. May I have the honor of knowing your name? And do you mind me asking you out to dinner

alluring, friendly, and gentle. In fact, it was so dazzling that I couldn’t help wondering whether he was trying to

acquaintance. But don’t worry about dinner since a meeting is destined in itself. I hope that you’ll still be here in K City during my

took a handful of sweets out of the red box in her hand and placed them into his hand. Then, she even took out a wedding invitation from her handbag and handed it to him. “Do honor me with

was stunned for a moment, and he clicked his

sweets and a wedding invitation. Looking at me, she said, “You’ll wish me

say

She’s getting married?

was something that surprised

invitation, I froze before saying, “Aren’t you too quick? You’re marrying

me a faint smile. “It’s not really. I’m almost thirty, and it’s about time for me to get married. Moreover, I’m lucky to meet someone who loves and adores me. So it’s

face, I could not help but smile at her too. “Then, let me congratulate you on your wedding. We’ll be there

his breath, “F*ck, I can’t believe a beautiful woman like her is getting married soon. This is ridiculous. Right as I found a woman whom I’m interested too. What

in the car, I rolled my eyes at him. “Can’t you have a semblance of normalcy? You’re treating love as a game. Aren’t you afraid of

the chair before answering coldly, “That kind of woman you speak of will be someone I’ll never meet. I’m born free, and I live freely. No woman will affect

in this world could predict the future, and all we could do was take one

drove. After all, there was nothing to talk about. When we reached the factory, Holden schooled his features and entered the building with me. Fuller Corporation did not have many factories, and most were focusing on technological devices. Most of the staff they hired were technicians. Furthermore, in the past two years, most of the work in the factory was done by machinery. Thus, there were few people in

visit beforehand, he came to greet us when we reached the doorway. After a brief

that everything’s fine. We can sign the contract right away, but I have a request—I want

then

I nodded. “Sure.”

fine with me. After showing him around the factory and answering his questions, the two of us then left the

“Aren’t you planning to show me around in K City? Why don’t you bring me to try some specialties

room for you. If there’s anything you need, feel free to call me. I’ll send someone to resolve any issues you have

queried, “Can I not live in

hotel room is reserved for you, you have the freedom to choose whether you live in it or not. There are many nightclubs around the city center. Pretty

you? What do you mean by unpopular celebrities and models? Do I look like that kind of person to you? I don’t want to live in the hotel because I want to live in your house. I’ve asked others to send my luggage there. Honestly, is Ashton that stingy? Why isn’t he hiring a housekeeper for such a large house? It’s

used to living in hotels, you can live

he grinned. “That

saw me driving toward the metropolitan area, he wondered, “Where

want to try K City’s specialties? I’m bringing you there now. It’s time for lunch. Aren’t you hungry?” When I peeked at him from the

just make me some simple food. I bear no high hopes for K City’s specialties,” he responded nonchalantly as he leaned back on the chair

corner of my lips twitched in annoyance. Unable to hold myself back, I huffed, “You don’t have some ulterior

won’t even want it. What motives can I honestly have? I just want to eat the food you make. Is

never say

craving for the food I make. By the way, how is your

his expression darkened. “Are we going back to your place or not? If we’re not, let me

him? He’s just unreasonably angry right

the villa instead. Right as he got down from the car, he made a call. Soon, someone brought his luggage over. When he saw me looking at him, he

moment,

and began preparing some food for

suitcase behind him, he glanced around the

rarely stayed here whenever Ashton was not around. Therefore, the interior of the house seemed silent and dead. Now that I think about it, Holden’s right. I should hire a housekeeper for this house.