Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2008

The assistant who had been standing aside quickly placed the documents back on the table, a cautious expression on his face. Larry glanced disdainfully at the woman before him and continued to work.

“Lars!” a woman outside the office screamed hysterically.

Larry had informed the receptionist that Gabriella was persona non grata. She was now blocking Gabriella from entering the office.

“Get out of my way! Don’t you know who I am? I’m Gabriella Ward!”

Gabriella landed a hard slap on the receptionist’s cheek.

The receptionist glared at her with rage burning in her eyes.

“Ms. Ward, Mr. Norton gave specific orders that you were not to enter his office. I didn’t tell you this so you could leave with your dignity intact, but you’ve left me with no choice. You should leave,” the receptionist stated coldly.

While she had but a handful of interactions with Gabriella, she could tell that Gabriella was an incredibly difficult person. She could also tell that Larry despised her very existence.

“Nonsense! That’s a load of crap! Lars wouldn’t stop me from entering his office. I’m going to be his wife, and I’m pregnant with his child!” Gabriella shouted.

turned to

crazy? Mr. Norton’s been

could she claim to be his

to sink her claws into

women began gossiping

do well to respect me, or I’ll screw all of you once

creepy as hell.

really becomes Mrs. Norton, I’m

The gossips commented snidely.

been a temperamental woman. Her emotions had become even more unstable since

Larry wondered if she might

fiancée. The baby in my

up!” A frosty bark reached

here! This lady wouldn’t let me in to see

in. Do you have a problem

man, why would he stop me from seeing him? Gabriella tried to rein in her

Are you still sick, or are you all better already?” She made a move to touch