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.”

with an indifferent expression. “So you do know that you’re only a secretary. I’m in charge of coordinating all the company’s affairs, it’s only natural that I have the authority to terminate you. You can’t even fulfill a small request from our board member. Are you waiting for

bit her lower lips. Her face contorted with distress, but she couldn’t find the words to

herself. She wasn’t even as gorgeous and talented as Rachel. It

Corporation. The position of being Ashton’s wife was mine alone and anyone who tried to replace me had better be ready to stand against the board members, as well as

is it so

Turning around, I saw Ashton step out of his office. With a stern face, he strode past

declined her with many excuses. I’m asking her to head to the HR Department

dark eyes landed on Stella, whose eyes were still reddened. Thinking that he could be her lifesaver, Stella gazed at him with

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

looked at her for less than three seconds, I felt as if a century had passed, and every second passed in an extremely

with her just because she sent him lunch

words true?” Ashton asked. His attitude was

down, she nodded her head firmly and admitted her fault in silence. Her docile face made it look as though I made

to others, but for me,

straight at Stella boldly. “I heard that Ms. Collins is good at meal

love, never say

moment those words left my lips, the nosy employees behind

being serious? Doesn’t that mean that Stella will get a pay raise? Is

tsk. Dream on! Once Ms. Collins is transferred to the Logistics Department, she’ll never be able to come back to this floor. What hope does she have when she has to

can get a good pay, I don’t mind

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

the smile on my face and

that time, when I saw the fake smile on your face, I finally understood that

wanted

and the furthest away from the president’s office. If everything went smoothly, she would never be able to see Ashton again. Working in the same company without meeting each other was even more disheartening than kicking her out of the company. She would lose hope as she watched other women approach and seduce

wanted now was to let Stella

done. There’s no place for monkey business in the office.” With that, he turned around and walked

his towering figure slipped into the president’s

and meaningful smiles spread across our faces. Soon, we redirected our gaze back to Stella, who was still in

you heard him. Can you help me out now?” I

going to

like the way she addressed me as Ms. Stovall, my voice sounded cheerful as

and I took

people, but now, I had

eighth floor and get the

to tell you that I need the information about the investment plans in the coming year. Please go to the eighth floor

of Emery’s company, so it’s fine to share our resources

many times I bossed Stella around, giving her no

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

I know Ms. Moore has much compassion for others.” I made fun of

poured two glasses of warm water and handed one to me. “Stop mocking me. The way you

drinking half a glass of water in one gulp, she stared into space and said,

rarely saw this side of her. She appeared so forlorn, like a traveler who was heading home alone at night, worn

are you and Ashton going to stop

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a little longer.” I heaved a sigh, feeling dejected

be enemies

But the possibility of

speaking, I heard the

fished out my phone right away and saw that

checking on you now. I’ll give you guys some space,” Emery

with Zachary had always been 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

helpless, I shook my head with

Are you still mad?” Ashton raised a brow

feeling bad for her?”

just worried that you might be 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 speaking

as if I’ve been reborn. I look nothing like a sickly person.” I

more important than anything else.” He gazed at me. His

me, yet his gaze made me felt like he was seeing through me at my soon-to-be-dead

ill patients had one thing in common. We loved making jokes about death, but when it struck us that death was actually on our way, we lied to