In Love, Never Say Never

Pitcoin continued trending, but the Queens and the Zieglers’ court case had become a piping hot topic and everyone was waiting for the final verdict.

Some people looked forward to seeing the nouveau riche cum business legend emerge to victory miraculously, while others envisioned K City’s number one career woman bowing in apology. They had different reasons for wanting to see her fall, but ultimately, everyone was eager to push Thora and her investment company into the eye of the storm.

However, before Thora announced her response, it was Bryson’s father, William’s birthday.

Bryson had already sent an invitation to the Stovall residence, stating that the entire Stovall family was invited. Due to Louis’ status, he found an excuse to politely refuse. Hence, only John, Emma and I attended the banquet.

The Queen family managed to knock Ziegler Corporation down a notch because of the lawsuit. Once word got out, businessmen all over K City no longer treated Bryson coldly. On the day of the banquet, the scene was surprisingly lively. When we arrived, there were already a few rarely-seen owners of listed companies chatting away happily with Bryson.

“Oh, Ms. Stovall!” Bryson instantly spotted us when we passed through the doors, leaving his guests to come over and greet us. “I don’t know why the staff didn’t announce the arrival of my distinguished guests. I’m so sorry for my poor hospitality.”

“This must be Mr. Stovall. I’ve heard a lot about you from Brooklyn and I have to say, your reputation precedes you!”

Then, turning a blind eye to John’s stoic expression, Bryson grabbed his hand with both hands and flashed a flattering smile at him.

John wasn’t a snob. Moreover, he had heard that Bryson was a decent person from me. Thus, he wasn’t angry and instead, spoke in an amicable tone. “You’re too kind, Mr. Queen. It’s your father’s birthday today. My uncle wanted to drop by to see him, but he’s just too busy with his official duties and really couldn’t step away, so he wanted me to wish your father a blessed birthday and a long life on his behalf. However, I’ll have to trouble you to relay this message, Mr. Queen. There are too many guests, so we won’t be going over.”

“Thank you, Mr. Stovall. I’ll definitely pass on your message. Please, enjoy yourselves tonight!” Bryson smiled from ear to ear and quietly surveyed his surroundings. Then, he leaned closer to us and whispered, “Socializing is exhausting. If you guys get tired, go out from the side door and walk all the way to the end. I’ve specially prepared a private room for you to rest. When the banquet is almost over, you can come on out again. Nobody would know.”

We were dumbfounded by the degree of Bryson’s double standards. I never thought that such a burly and rough-looking man would be so thoughtful.

However, the Queen family was the star of the night after all. As soon as he finished speaking, more guests poured in.

“Mr. Queen!” A man came over with his family and shook hands with Bryson. Subsequently, his gaze landed on John and I. “This must be Mr. Stovall and Ms. Stovall. I’ve heard so much about you both.”

“You flatter us.” I smiled lightly and nodded in greeting before smoothly steering the topic back to Bryson. “Mr. Queen, we’ll leave you to attend to your guests.”

Before he could respond, I exchanged glances with John and Emma before walking toward a corner.

As soon as we left, many guests crowded around Bryson, sandwiching him in the middle as they engaged in a merry conversation.

John stopped a waiter who was passing by to ask for three glasses of champagne, then handed Emma and me one each. “I never expected Bryson Queen to be so well-known in K City. It’s a shame we didn’t get acquainted sooner.”

“The Queen family only made a fortune in the past few years.” Emma lifted her champagne flute to her lips and took a sip before calmly analyzing, “I find it rather peculiar though. All three generations won the lottery one after another. Then, they relied on other capitalists to become capitalists themselves. Ordinary people can only dream of having such luck.”

“Relying on luck isn’t realistic. Sooner or later, that luck would run out and their entire fortune with it,” John commented disapprovingly.

Emma rolled her eyes at him. “Does Bryson look like an idiot to you?”

“Stop being so cryptic. Just say whatever it is you want to say.” John’s face instantly clouded over.

I noticed that this was a frequent occurrence lately. Whenever Emma started talking, he would immediately get defensive.

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Emma didn’t feel like arguing, deliberately turning her gaze to me, as though she could avoid him this way. “Don’t be fooled. Although the Queens’ older generation weren’t that refined or cultured, they had an eye for investment. Whatever they invested in would surge. Stocks, private equity funds, corporate bonds… They even have investments abroad. After so many years, they didn’t suffer any losses, and their assets even doubled!”

I didn’t really listen to the details, but I got the whole picture.

Bryson wasn’t some kind of rich idiot who had more money than sense. On the contrary, he seemed to have the Midas touch when it came to business and investments. Thinking of this, I turned to look at Bryson. Indeed, he had the look of an honest man. Right then, an inexplicable emotion rose in my chest.

He was an accurate example of how the idiom “never judge a book by its cover” came about, and it was the first time I felt this way about the same person twice.

A seemingly gentle person turned out to be a nouveau riche, and just when you thought he was naive and easily deceived, he proved you wrong by being a legend who had talent in making money. Who would’ve expected such a turn of events?

While I was lost in thought, there was some noise at the door. It seemed like a prominent figure had arrived. Glancing over, I saw Thora in a blue tube top dress. Appearing together with her was Ashton, who was clad in a well-tailored black tuxedo. Due to his height, he was particularly eye-catching among the crowd.

As far as I knew, Bryson did not send an invitation to the Zieglers. It seemed like Thora had listened to Zander’s advice and made the right choice.

Ziegler Corporation had been in close contact with the Trivetts lately. Rumor had it that the matter regarding Pitcoin was final. Those who desperately wanted a piece of the pie were already slowly making their way toward Thora.

Ashton stood expressionlessly beside her, his impatience showing. After whispering something to Thora, he strode toward the washroom.

Emma’s eyes lit up all of a sudden and she raised her skirt slightly to walk somewhere to our left. “I saw a few friends. I’m going over to say hi. You guys go ahead without me.”

“Hey, what friends? Hey…” John was clearly anxious, but he couldn’t put down his ego to go after her. Seeing that she didn’t respond after calling out to her twice, his face darkened and he looked like he wanted to punch someone at that moment. I could even hear him murmuring through gritted teeth, “She’s only been Mrs. Stovall for a few days, but look at her, she has become a social butterfly.”

direction Emma went and realized that her so-called friends were a group of handsome young chaps. At that moment, they were gathered around her, laughing and chatting

was unaccompanied, the men naturally assumed she was single. Hence, they were all attempting

If you’d just go over and stand beside her, who would dare to spare

shook my head helplessly and patted John on his shoulder. “Women need to be coaxed

once looking back to see the baffled

well-known and handsome men in K City, would be abandoned by two women on

…

basically no one nearby the washroom. As I made my way over, the sound of my heels

how I should pretend to run into Ashton when a hand suddenly grabbed my

moment and by the time I regained my bearings, I was already pressed against the door by Ashton. Our faces were barely inches apart. His warm breath tickled my cheeks, causing my

already deep to begin with. When he deliberately lowered his voice, it

could I hold on to my anger in

from his heated gaze and muttered feebly, “Why would you wait for me when you have such a beautiful

I quickly turned my face away, so his breath ended

love, never say

obviously delighted by my subtle expression of jealousy. While I wasn’t paying attention, he swiftly dropped a kiss on my ear, then let me go and

up to cover my face with both hands. Seeing the gleeful look on

we’re still not on speaking

quirked up slightly, but it vanished quickly and he returned to being serious. “I have to constantly be on my guard in front of outsiders and it’s really exhausting. Do I have to suppress my feelings in front of my

there a difference? I mean, you’re an ace when it comes to keeping secrets after all, Mr. Fuller. I’m sure one

brows furrowed. “Are you still mad about the

into a smile and moved to the sink to touch up my makeup. “I think you should really keep an eye on your buddy. That talk about a paternity test makes

you’d find out so soon. The night his identity was found out, he saw the school transfer application and knew that you were trying

a way

that Jared could never change, Ashton’s words still struck a chord in me. “Maybe. Only time

his arms around me from behind. Leaning his head casually on my shoulder, he buried his face into my hair, inhaling long and deep. As though feeling revived, he tightened his arms

in full swing, but here you are, hiding in the washroom, indulging in a secret rendezvous. Is this really okay, Mr. Fuller?” I

know when I can finally fall asleep with

especially when he was behaving like a clingy little puppy. Pursing my lips, I let him have his way. “There’s more to Bryson than meets the eye. Check his background and see if he’s a

voice. He was leaning his entire weight on me as if he was asleep. I wasn’t even sure if he

reflection in the mirror, I was suddenly hit with a sense of

did we have to sneak around for something as simple as

for far too long. If we didn’t get back to the party, people would begin getting suspicious. After adjusting my attire, I

Herman were walking toward this

and Ashton came out soon after, those

opening behind me. The sound of Thora’s heels clicking on the ground also drew

confidently toward Ashton and without warning, forced him against the wall. Grabbing the collar of his shirt, I rose on my toes and kissed him smack on the

believe what was happening. I’m

more, it’s in front of an

help me!

clearly heard the muffled sound of Ashton’s head

a blend of heels and leather shoes, stopped

accomplished! It’s time

burning a hole through my back, I instinctively wanted to move away, but Ashton suddenly latched onto my bottom lip and spoke in a voice only the two of us could hear. “We need to make sure it looks real, only then

love, never say never

taking

out so

to cup

against my lips, obviously satisfied with my enthusiasm. In the next second,

an act and he didn’t actually put any force into it. I pretended to

coat. Then, he chided, “Scarlett, I’ve already made it clear to you that I no longer have feelings for you. You’re out to

and Herman believe that

Ashton’s

this very much, aren’t you,

this to the end. Hence, I continued playing along and said, “You’re not the only one who has a say in this relationship. As long as I still have feelings for

me up and down. Due to my in-depth understanding of

our conversation, Herman taunted, “I have to say, Ms. Stovall.

look at them, feigning innocence as

male washroom. Isn’t it a little too appropriate for someone of your status to approach a man like this, Ms. Stovall? After all, you have the Moores and the Stovalls’

and the Stovalls backing me, so who would dare to say anything about this? Besides, this is between Ashton and me. It’s really none of your business, is it? You saw it