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.

and looked at the man behind Bill. “So… you’re

to meet you, Mr. Hall.” Armond bowed like a gentleman, but I could still spot a glint of sinister spite in his

at the research project you oversaw in M Country. Everything was very well done, so keep up the good work. Mr. Young will surely continue supporting

you, Mr. Hall. I will do my best to make sure you and Mr. Young

your time,” Nicolas said, waving his hand dismissively. “I’m a businessman. I’m only interested in maximizing the profit of my investment, so you should

seemed like what Tiffany said was true. Nicolas was really putting an end

on his face 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 while.

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

as he squinted his eyes at Ashton and I. “So you’re expecting me to put aside our grievances and work together with

of cold

be a venomous snake. You would