Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 20

By the time Finnick left for Q City, Vivian and Fabian were already on their way.

Over in the business class cabin, Vivian sat beside Fabian uneasily. The cabin crew just served an in-flight meal and it was paella. Vivian hated seafood so much she did not even touch the food.

“Still don’t fancy seafood?” Fabian asked with a smirk on his face.

“I can tell the Chief Editor’s memory is still functioning alright,” Vivian replied nastily. She had had enough of Fabian today.

“Of course. I remember everything about my first love,” Fabian said slowly after taking a sip of coffee.

Vivian closed her eyes and took deep breaths. She did not want to get into a fight with him on the plane.

But Fabian did not seem to realize her reaction. “Besides, how can I ever forget the feeling of being played for a fool by my first love?” he added.

Vivian’s face turned pale as bad memories came flooding back. “Mr. Norton, I’m not sure who’s being played for a fool here. I’m not the one who hid my real identity on purpose.”

Fabian’s expression changed slightly before he chuckled. He was not expecting her to retaliate. “Of course. I should’ve told you earlier, shouldn’t I? Then you probably wouldn’t have betrayed me and thrown yourself on a sixty-year-old saggy old man.”

Fabian was not even trying to lower his voice. Other passengers and flight attendants widened their eyes in astonishment.

“Fabian Norton, what do you think you’re doing?” Vivian finally snapped.

and looked at her. Her face was pale with shame and anger. For a moment, he felt sorry for putting her in a

he really could not get over what he saw yesterday

William, are you afraid of people judging you after all

at him unreservedly. Fabian had been hurling vexing insults ever since they got on the plane. “What I do has

and said coldly, “You’re not the one who gets the say here. I’m

glared at him and her

why Fabian insisted she came with him

her for the pain she had

they arrived in Q City, Fabian made Vivian attend a business meal with him, knowing full

attention. Each of the business partners took turns to toast to Vivian, but Fabian did nothing about it. Even Vivian herself lost count of how many shots she took after toasting

such a cute secretary!” Mr. Hark exclaimed as he eyed Vivian from top to toe. He was in his forties and was a chief editor from another company. Vivian lowered her head awkwardly, not knowing

yours if you like,” Fabian replied with an easy laugh, without even

looked up in shock and stared at Fabian. She could not believe he would insult her publicly in front of a group

Norton. You must be kidding!” Mr. Hark

can take her if you want. Just take this as

the alcohol and shame. She could not believe Fabian used

who would shy away from strangers. But he

wondered if she knew the real Fabian

eyes and tilted his head.

Hark smiling creepily at her. She was utterly

successful collaboration,” Vivian said coldly. Forcing a smile on her face,