In Love, Never Say Never

I pursed my lips and gave no reply.

Indeed, a woman who took the words “quote your own price” at face value seriously should not be smart enough to hoard Fuller Corporation’s stocks. However, I needed to thank Thora for indirectly giving me an excuse. Otherwise, I would not be able to find a reason to reject the extra two billion she offered for no reason.

Our gazes locked for a while before Thora suddenly looked like she remembered something. She stood up abruptly, grabbed her bag, and turned around. After she took a few steps, she froze in her tracks and glanced back at me coldly. “I’ll change your mind.”

“I’m looking forward to it.” I pretended to look listless and leaned against my chair, looking like an ignorant hooligan.

Not staying for long, Thora exited the room.

Immediately afterward, I dialed Ashton’s personal number.

When he picked up the call, he spoke before me. “Did Thora look for you?”

I smiled and nodded. “You’ve already guessed it?”

“Pitcoin is so profitable now, but the Ziegler family can’t dabble in it. Considering how strong-headed Thora is, she’ll definitely not let this opportunity go. But since this is such a risky investment, she can’t possibly involve her company in it. Naturally, she’d want to use me. Since you’re the second-largest shareholder in the company, there’s no one else who she’ll look for,” explained Ashton calmly.

However, I was still puzzled. “Didn’t the Ziegler family collaborated with the Trivett family previously? Why didn’t the Trivett family rope them into partaking in such a profitable opportunity?”

It was only after listening to Ashton’s explanation that I understood the reason why the Trivett family fell out with the Ziegler family. It was all because of Mitchell.

Carolyn, the youngest daughter in the Trivett family, was a lively, smart, and beautiful girl. Everyone in the family adored and doted on her. It was also precisely because of that that her personality was quite wild and proud—she could not stand any injustices at all. Back then, Mitchell’s horrible reputation was already known to all. To protect her, the Trivetts carefully prevented her from meeting him. They even chose the second-best elite school in the city so that they could avoid the unfortunate incident of Mitchell taking a liking to Carolyn.

However, K City was not exactly a large place. The children in the upper-class society usually frequented the same few places. At the birthday party of the son of a listed company’s president, Mitchell met Carolyn and a conflict broke out. Yearning for revenge, Mitchell stopped the Trivetts’ car the next day, kidnapped Carolyn, and forced himself upon her.

After the incident, the Trivetts sent Carolyn overseas and cut off all ties with the Ziegler family.

“Mitchell really sabotaged his family a lot, huh?” I could not help but lament.

“He’s irrelevant. Mentioning him will only ruin our mood.” Ashton sounded like he was short on time and immediately changed the topic. “Thora won’t give up so easily. She might have some other tricks up her sleeve, so be on your guard.”

“Okay.” I knew that he was worried, but I did not want him to tire himself out excessively. Hence, I said jokingly, “You’ve personally tested Millie’s capabilities. The Stovall family has also sent a bunch of bodyguards to protect me. I doubt anyone can harm me. On the other hand, are you sure that you want to be involved in Pitcoin?”

Pitcoin was quite a shady transaction. Naturally, I did not support it. If Ashton had other plans in mind, I needed to know them well so that I could react accordingly when I was up against Thora.

“What do you think? With both our capabilities combined, is there a need for us to seek such quick profits?” Ashton’s light-hearted tone made me feel much more relieved.

It was rare to see Ashton so proud. Laughing, I said, “I know what to do now.”

After a slight pause, an ingenious idea surfaced in my mind. “Since Thora wants to be involved in Pitcoin at all costs, why don’t we play along with her and sabotage her plan?”

When Ashton heard that, he suddenly chuckled.

“Why are you laughing?” I was a bit puzzled. After all, in my point of view, it was always better to make the first move.

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“I’m thinking that after you gave birth to Audrey and Gregory, you can read my mind so well. We share the same idea of sabotaging the Trivetts,” replied Ashton with a smile.

It was a great honor to get Ashton’s approval. Feigning smugness, I said, “Yeah, I’m very smart now, so you best be careful. If I discover that you’re being unfaithful… Well, let’s just say you’ll be in a world of hurt!”

“Okay, that’s enough. I have a meeting later. With regards to dealing with the Ziegler and Trivett families, I haven’t thought of the exact plan yet. So, you should just observe the situation for the time being.”

Immediately after he spoke, I could hear Joseph urging him over the phone. The call ended then.

I placed the phone down and glanced at the WhatsApp chat on the screen, feeling glum. That man even timed his calls precisely, not wanting to waste a single second.

Forget it, I’ll let him off the hook this time. After we finish settling this mess, we’ll have nice days to look forward to in the future.

Barely three hours after Thora left, loud arguments could be heard from outside the law firm.

As the law firm was registered under Stovall Corporation, no one in their right mind would dare to seek trouble there. However, the argument persisted for a while, even prompting Brooklyn to intervene. Despite so, he did not manage to resolve it and the conflict simply continued.

Unable to hold myself back, I opened the door to take a look.

Brooklyn and a few other employees were in the corridor outside the pantry. They were surrounding a bespectacled man wearing a grey suit. He looked quite grim, more like an unsatisfied client than a troublemaker.

“What’s wrong?” I asked with a smile, walking over and maintaining my composure as the boss.

man adjusted his glasses and scrutinized me with

a dispute with the Ziegler family. You instructed us to stay in line with our business and not offend those few families for the time being. I wanted to turn him away politely, but he refuses to leave. He even threatened that he’ll file a complaint against us

bespectacled man and nodded

like you’re the boss here, huh?” asked the

at my office. “Why don’t you discuss with me in my office? I still have other clients here, so it’s

the enemy of an enemy was a friend. I wanted to find out why exactly he came to the Stovall family’s law

while before walking toward my

you allowed me to stay, it means that your law firm is

me with his legs crossed and hands placed on his knees. Twiddling his fingers leisurely, he

gaze downward and thinking about it, I asked calmly, “How may

“Bison Queen,” he replied.

Bison?

do with my recent tendency to be hasty, but when I heard the name, I could not help but raise my eyebrows in

not really suit

he could read my mind, he elaborated, “I know what you’re

that he managed to expose my thought so quickly.

one to mishear my name. A rich guy like me doesn’t care about these trivialities,” remarked Bryson in a half-joking tone, not bothered by it at all. He then changed the topic. “Let’s cut the crap and go straight to discussing the lawsuit. Your law firm isn’t

was at a loss for

gentleman, I could immediately tell that he was a wealthy man the

never say never chapter

turned to ask Brooklyn, “why

polite tone. “There is an investment company under Ziegler Corporation that deals with stocks and funds. Two months ago, Mr. Queen invested in some commodity futures that amounted to around two hundred million following the suggestion of a top investment

he suffered a complete loss from this investment. During this time period, not even a single soul checked with him whether to sell off the futures to cut losses. After this whole event, Mr. Queen went to the investment company to demand an answer for his unreasonable loss. They refused to do anything about Mr. Queen’s loss citing

family and hoped to make friends with them. That

their company, waited a whole day, and that wretched woman didn’t even bother to appear. Whatever it is, I am a director of a listed company, so she’s definitely looking down on me! I will remember this! I

heard one person speak in this manner, and that was

I suddenly felt a slight regret

nothing especially remarkable about Bryson. Nonetheless, his daring attitude toward Thora made him a person worth

Queen. We will take up your case, and assign our best lawyer to you. If that arrangement doesn’t work for you, I shall represent you myself,” I

his cunning fox-like eyes flickered rapidly. “It seems what was said

said it at a very low volume, but my ears caught the intriguing

glasses back on. Grinning cheerfully, he answered, “It said that the Stovall family had a bone to pick with the Ziegler family and that you were always on the

on. I have already made it known since a month ago that money is not an issue as long as I can win the lawsuit against

no longer a trending topic, but some small publications were still milking and sensationalizing this incident to sell

have intended to land a blow on the Ziegler family by using the Stovall family, and they could avoid landing themselves in hot water at the same time. Yet, Bryson told us everything up front. He was

type of people was actually the

the extent of having bad blood. Since both of our families are running businesses in K City, we are bound to have dealings with each other. It would be impossible to cut all ties. But let me clarify what I heard just now. You said that as long as we win the lawsuit,

especially those from prominent families. Even if two families could no longer tolerate each other, they would not make it obvious to the public. Saving face for one another is crucial because enemies could become friends under other circumstances. No one would opt to

one was willing to take up Bryson’s case except for me. The message that I was

as we manage to win the lawsuit, even the worst outcome would

love, never say

said was very

“Here’s to working together.”

hands, this whole

to my hand, saying a million thanks. “Ms. Stovall, from today onwards, we are good friends. If you need anything in the future, do not hesitate

time comes, thank you.” I sent Bryson away with a huge smile. My mood lightened

in a cultured and refined manner, he wore his heart on his sleeve. Socializing

inform Mr. Stovall about this matter first?” Brooklyn suddenly appeared by my side and

tilted my head toward him, then directed my gaze to Bryson’s conspicuous Cayenne. In a relaxed tone, I said, “There’s no hurry. I will inform him myself. He

got off from work earlier. Before going home, I picked up Summer and went to the supermarket to get

of habit, I left Ashton a message to invite him to drop by for dinner prior to cooking. As for whether he could make it or not, it would depend on his schedule for the day. With Millie around, I

Because of that, there were only four of us at the

I sat down, I took an abalone and gave it to John. “Give it a taste. Let

is a rarity. I didn’t think that you would be

eyes at me. Then, he crossed his arms and lazily leaned against the back of his chair. “This is too good to be true. Spit it

at the mention of the word ‘devil’ and looked

her head lightly to comfort her. “There is no actual devil! What Uncle John means is that

smiled contentedly. The next moment, she tilted her little

this. “Mr. Cress again! Summer, isn’t Uncle John your

Mr. Cress are second!” She exclaimed loudly while looking at me, as though

I am in second place along with another person?” John seemed to be jealous, so