In Love, Never Say Never

“How could you…” Simone’s sad voice almost broke when she heard him.

“I’m fine, really,” I stated clearly before pulling Ashton out of the kitchen. I did not want to be the catalyst that made their relationship go downhill.

Not long after we walked out, we saw the maid leading Bill into the house through the front door. Behind him stood a spectacled young man dressed in formal wear. I trailed Ashton’s gaze and took a closer look at the new guest. We both stiffly froze the moment it clicked.

Armond was here.

Armond felt our burning gazes and looked up without shying away. A sly smile played on his lips, sending a shiver down my spine.

Bill entered the dining hall and greeted Nicolas courteously, “Mr. Hall, I’ve brought the man here.”

Everyone around the table put down their cutlery at the announcement of a guest. Simone had just gotten out of the kitchen as well. She had her hair tied up and looked all freshened up like an elegant lady after the little brush we had back in the kitchen.

looked at the

to meet you, Mr. Hall.” Armond bowed like a gentleman, but I could still spot a glint

so keep up the good work. Mr. Young will surely continue supporting you if you do,” Nicolas said

Hall. I will do my best to make

maximizing the profit of my investment, so you should probably focus on making

said was true. Nicolas was really putting an end to all this and letting

became rigid and unnatural. He probably did not know the relationship between the father and son yet. “What’s with the sudden change? We’ve been working together really well all this

Young teach you that it’s impolite to ask too many questions? The Hall family didn’t give you the money and status you enjoy right now for you to create trouble. Do I have to discuss and explain my decisions

squinted his eyes at Ashton and I. “So you’re expecting

gulped a mouthful of cold

a venomous snake. You would never know when he would