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.”

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

contorted with distress,

wasn’t even as gorgeous and talented as Rachel. It was dumb of her to attempt to seduce Ashton just because she worked closely with

and anyone who tried to replace me had better

is it

saw Ashton step out of his office. With a stern face, he

but the latter declined her

be her lifesaver, Stella gazed at him

office fell silent. My eyes couldn’t help but flick between the two speculatively, and my brows

her for less than three seconds, I felt as if a century had passed, and every second passed

going on? Is Ashton going to sympathize with

true?” Ashton asked. His attitude was just and

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

may look pitiful to others, but for me, I was downright irritated by

them, staring straight 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?

love, never say

those words left my lips, the nosy employees behind me started gossiping

that mean that Stella will get a pay raise? Is

Logistics Department, she’ll never be able to come back to this floor. What hope does she have when she has to face a bunch of old and rough

think that’s not too bad. As long as I can get a good pay, I don’t mind working with a

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

comments, I kept the smile

time, when I saw the fake smile on your face,

wanted to give

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

and compassion. The only thing I wanted now was to let Stella reap what she

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

president’s office. Perhaps the conflict between us

our faces. Soon, we

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

was confirmed that Stella was going to be

my voice sounded cheerful as I glanced down

her colleagues dared plead for her. In the end, Emery and I took her to a small conference room on the lower

Emery was better at tormenting people, but now, I had become

floor and get the records of

you that I need the information about the investment

Ashton is one of the shareholders of Emery’s company,

lost count of how many times I bossed

the door closed, Emery could no longer hold back her laugh. “Look at you! You’re the new

Ms. Moore

The way you handled the matter today is rather

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

so forlorn, like a traveler who was heading home alone at night, worn out and desolated. For a moment, I

faded away, and she asked inquisitively, ”When are you and Ashton going to stop pretending to be

say never

Perhaps it has to go on for a little longer.” I heaved a

couple would want to pretend to be enemies if they could show

women around Ashton. Most of them might not have compatible family backgrounds or capabilities. But the possibility of an outstanding woman coming along one day was

speaking, I heard the sound

saw that it

look at 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

in the corporate world. However, her relationship 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.

my head with a smile before picking up

you ignore me for so long? Are you still

feeling bad for

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 sharply

mad and mock people. Actually, I felt as if I’ve been reborn. I look nothing like a sickly person.” I bet there was no terminally ill patient who was as

anything else.” He gazed at

about me, yet his gaze made

in common. We loved making jokes about death, but when it struck us that death was actually on our way, we lied to ourselves and refused to accept