In Love, Never Say Never

The way she gave the order was as though she was the owner of this company.

Right after she spoke, the employees in the pantry poked their heads out stealthily, waiting for the drama between the president’s ex-wife and his flirtatious secretary to unfold.

“Are you deaf or something? Scarlett is asking you to help, not anyone else.” Emery stood up for me.

Instantly, Stella’s brows knitted together at her words. Biting her lip, she seemed troubled as she bowed her head and said, “Mr. Fuller hates lateness the most. Outsiders might be clueless, but Ms. Stovall, I believe you know that well.”

Although I was a woman too, as I stared at her pitiful look, even I couldn’t help but frown and felt sorry for her.

Given the situation, it would look like I was the inconsiderate one if I forced her to work for me that day. Staying calm and collected, I kept the smile on my face as I stood rooted to the spot. I wanted to see if she had other tricks up her sleeves.

Stella’s voice gradually softened and trailed off. A few seconds later, a whimper was heard in the empty corridor. Sure enough, her shoulders moved up and down, and her chest heaved as if she was deeply aggrieved.

“Ms. Stovall, it’s alright if you want to pick on me, but please don’t take the company’s businesses for granted. Let me send these files to Mr. Fuller first, and I’ll help you afterward…”

Taking a closer look, I saw a few glistening tears trickle down her smooth, flawless face. It reminded me of how Juliet cried for Romeo.

Nevertheless, she was not Juliet, and I was not Romeo. Hence, my heart wouldn’t ache for her. In fact, I found her act ridiculous.

“Ms. Collins, I would’ve forgotten if you hadn’t told me about it. Previously, Ashton always worked too hard and overlooked his health. Now that it’s lunchtime, it’s the only time he could take a break. However, as his secretary, you’re bringing documents to his office, disturbing him. Have you ever consider if he’s able to handle it? If he forced himself to work, and something bad happened to him, would you be able to take responsibility for it?”

I asked in an interrogative tone while walking over to her. Just as I finished speaking, Stella lifted her head and wanted to refute me. I met her gaze, staring right into her reddened eyes with an assertive and unflinching gaze.

Did she think that I’m an easy target just because I rarely flew off the handle?

Stella’s expression froze for two seconds. Afterward, she recollected herself and took a step back to get further away from me. She retorted, “Who said that I don’t care about his health? I…”

“You what? What do you have to say?” I became aggressive the second I spotted her clutching the lunchbox in her hands tightly.

Stella knew full well that I had seen the lunchbox many times before. If she had the nerve to admit that she had been sending Ashton a lunchbox every day, it would indicate that she already had her eyes on him much earlier and that she was a pretentious woman.

“Nothing.” Stella looked away indignantly. Her gentle expression was replaced by a scowl.

“What’s happening?” Joseph showed up unexpectedly. Perhaps he had come over earlier and heard our conversation for a while now. As he approached us, he questioned Stella in an icy tone, “Why didn’t I know there are some urgent documents which Mr. Fuller needs to sign right now?”

Stella bit her lower lip, a hint of panic appeared on her face. She couldn’t utter a word in the face of the upright and fair-minded man.

“Ooh, someone just got busted.” Emery gloated at her embarrassment while leaning against the wall with her arms folded. The smugness on her face was comparable to that of John when he ridiculed someone.

Stella’s face flushed beet red, and she went speechless.

Ignoring the woman, Joseph cut to the chase. “Ms. Stovall, what brings you here? How can I assist you?”

Undeniably, Joseph was shrewd and worldly-wise. Stella almost prevailed against me just now. Joseph’s question reminded me that I was one of the company’s board members, and that saved my crumbling dignity.

As a board member, I must carry myself with pride and authority.

With an expressionless face, I sized him up and nodded faintly. “Emery just started a new company, so she needs guidance from us. I thought that Ms. Collins was the most sweet-tempered person in our company and that she would definitely be willing to give us a hand, so I came over. however, it turns out that I’ve disrupted Ms. Collins’ work. I’m sorry, that was rude of me.”

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The world honored wealth and power more than anything else. So for an insignificant secretary like her to disrespect a board member and pretended to be pitiful afterward was downright preposterous. I was interested to find out if she would be able to get away with this.

After all, she was not the only one who could put on a show.

Staring intently at Stella, I heaved a long sigh and plastered on a guilty face.

Anyone who had experience in the workplace knew it was full of hypocrisy. Normally, a subordinate was doomed when their superior put on such an expression. Unable to pinpoint any mistake that their superior had done, they could only accept their misfortune. I heard gasps of horror behind me. It seemed like the other colleagues could already foresee what was coming Stella’s way and started praying for her.

Joseph glanced at Stella and me. Then, he instructed curtly, “Ms. Collins, please head to the Finance Department and get three months’ worth of salary. You don’t need to come to work from tomorrow onward.”

His voice was firm and loud. Even I was amazed by his boldness. He actually had the guts to fire an employee whom Ashton hired just like that.

Well done, Joseph! I couldn’t help letting loose a smirk.

“Mr. Campbell?” Stella couldn’t believe her ears as she gaped at him in shock. She forced a smile and asked, “Please don’t joke about this. I’m Mr. Fuller’s secretary, so you need to get his approval before firing me.”

that I have the authority to terminate you. You can’t even fulfill a small request from our board member. Are you waiting for Mr. Fuller to clean up your mess? Giving you three months’ worth of salary according to the employment agreement is the kindest thing I can do. Don’t try

Her face contorted with distress, but she couldn’t

even as gorgeous and talented as Rachel. It was dumb of her to attempt to seduce Ashton

and anyone who tried to replace me had better be ready to

it

voice came from afar. Turning around, I saw Ashton step out of his office. With a stern face,

tasks, but the latter declined her with many excuses. I’m asking her to head to the HR Department to process

Stella gazed at him with tears

the two locked eyes, time seemed to have stood still, and the office fell silent. My eyes couldn’t help but flick between the two speculatively, and my brows drew

only looked at her for less than three seconds, I felt as if a century

Is Ashton going to sympathize with

asked. His attitude was just and

Emery and I were against her. Looking down, she nodded her head firmly and

for me, I was downright

at Stella boldly. “I heard that Ms. Collins is good at meal planning and taking care of people. So why don’t we transfer her to the Logistics Department as an assistant supervisor? She’ll be able

love, never say

those words left my lips, the nosy employees

Is Ms. Stovall being serious? Doesn’t that mean that

she’ll never be able to come back to this floor. What hope does she have when she has to face a bunch of

as I can get a good pay, I don’t mind working with a

pursuit in life? Once she leaves, she’ll never get

these comments, I kept the smile on my face and stayed

Emery would recall that day’s incident and say, “At that time, when I saw the fake smile on your face, I finally understood that deep

I indeed wanted to give Stella

Ashton again. Working in the same

thing I wanted now was to

Ashton answered without a second thought. “Leave once you get it done. There’s no place for monkey business in the office.” With that,

figure slipped into the president’s office.

smiles spread across our faces. Soon, we redirected our gaze back to Stella, who

Collins, you heard him. Can you help me out now?” I raised my voice

going to be transferred to

Ms. Stovall, my voice

Emery and

people, but

to the eighth floor and get the records

tell you that I need the information about the investment

is one of the shareholders of Emery’s company, so it’s fine to share our

I lost count of how many times I bossed Stella around, giving her no time

could no longer hold back her laugh. “Look at you! You’re the new king of torture in

same to you! Now I know Ms. Moore has

warm water and handed one to me. “Stop mocking me. The way you handled the matter today

froze for a second, pursing her lips. After drinking half a glass of water in one gulp, she stared into space and said, ”Perhaps Hunter and I wouldn’t have

traveler who was heading home alone at night, worn out and desolated. For a moment, I was at a loss for

”When are you and Ashton going to stop pretending to

never say never

it has to go on for a little longer.” I heaved a sigh, feeling

pretend to be enemies if they could show off their affection

capabilities. But the

speaking, I heard the sound of my phone buzzing in

right away and saw that

that, the big boss is checking on you now. I’ll give you guys some space,” Emery poked fun at me before she stood up

lukewarm, so she asked for Ashton’s investment. That was also why he was present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony previously. Since then, Emery had always joked about herself

shook my head with

for so long? Are you still

you feeling bad

exhausted. You had to stay outside and didn’t get to rest the entire day. How are you feeling now? Is there any uneasiness?” Ashton chose not to banter with me. Listening to his gentle tone, I couldn’t bring myself to keep

I felt as if I’ve been reborn. I look nothing like a sickly person.” I bet there was no terminally ill patient

is more important than anything else.” He gazed at me. His expression was unusually solemn as

he was genuinely concerned about me, yet his gaze made me felt like he was seeing through me

thing in common. We loved making jokes about death, but when it struck us that death was actually on