I just shrugged in reply, not wanting to say more.
As I watched her walk gracefully into the elevator, I couldn’t help but muse over the life she had made for herself. For someone as ambitious as Rachel, even if she weren’t born with a silver spoon, she’d have done everything in her power to get ahead in life.
Even though one might find some of her methods morally ambiguous, the fact remained that she had both beauty and brains to help in the pursuit of her ambitions.
She was very similar to Cameron in that respect. Everyone had their reasons for chasing money. Some did it purely for the thrill, while others did it so their descendants could live better lives. As long as you were capable and weren’t using illegal or ruthless means to obtain your wealth, there was no reason not to be a little more ambitious than your peers.
“Mrs. Fuller, you’re here!” A chirpy voice behind me pulled my wandering mind back. I smiled when I saw Stella walking toward me. “Yes, I came with Ashton. Have you just had lunch?”
Stella nodded eagerly. “Have you and Mr. Fuller eaten too?”
“Not yet. We came straight from the hospital.”
Just then, Ashton came back from parking his car and ushered me to follow him.
Stella quickly stepped in and said, “Mr. Fuller, since you haven’t had lunch, shall I buy some back? Mrs. Fuller, what would you like to eat? Let me know, and I’ll get it for you!”
I shook my head meekly as her enthusiasm and offer took me back by surprise.
“Don’t be a stranger, Mrs. Fuller! As Mr. Fuller’s secretary, this is all part of my job scope. Isn’t that right, Mr. Fuller?” she said as she smiled at Ashton.
As someone who never talked much to acquaintances, Ashton just hummed in response and looked at me. “Let Stella get it. What would you like to eat?”
Even though my mind was a complete blank, I didn’t want to disappoint Stella. “Anything’s fine. Thank you, Stella!”
“Okay, Mrs. Fuller. I’ll be right back!” she replied cheerily and bounded off.
I couldn’t help but smile at Stella being so joyful and lively. It was nice to be around people who gave off such positive energy.
“Do you feel like having sushi?” Ashton asked once we got into the elevator.
I hadn’t even thought about sushi until he mentioned it, and now I felt myself craving it. But I didn’t want to bother Stella by telling her I had changed my mind, so I quickly brushed the thought aside.
When Ashton took his phone out, I panicked a little, thinking he was about to order Stella to buy me sushi. “No, don’t trouble her. We can get it tonight after work,” I pleaded.
Ashton raised his eyebrow and smirked. “I just want to ask Joseph about the situation in Moranta.”
Oh my goodness, it was all just my wishful thinking.
As I turned red and lowered my head in embarrassment, I caught Ashton chuckling at me from the corner of my eye. Well, at least one of us finds this funny.
Once we got to his office, Ashton started on his never-ending pile of work while I sat on the sofa playing with my phone.
I was casually scrolling through videos and enjoying myself when Armond suddenly texted: I miss you. Reading that made me almost fling my phone out from a mix of shock and disgust.
I calmed myself down and replied with a single question mark. Armond immediately texted back: What do you think Ashton would do if he knew I like you?
His words irked me, but I forced myself to reply: He’ll go after you. No questions, no hesitation.
Again, he replied within seconds: Hahaha! This game is getting more and more exciting. I wasn’t lying when I said I could help your daughter. One word from you, and she’ll be able to have the kidney transplant immediately.
I was so appalled and infuriated by his arrogance that I had to steady my hands to fire back the next text: Don’t be disgusting!
Whether he had a suitable kidney for Summer or not, I was still determined to keep my distance from hypocrites like Armond.
I was still mulling over Armond when the office door opened. Stella walked in with boxes of food, still smiling as radiantly as ever. “Mr. Fuller, Mrs. Fuller, lunch is here! You must be starving!”
Grateful for the distraction, I kept my phone and thanked her. My gaze unintentionally fell on the watch she was wearing when she handed me the food, and I was a little startled by what I saw.
“You’re too kind, Mrs. Fuller! I’m only doing my job,” she replied politely before making her way out.
I hesitated for a bit but eventually gave in to my curiosity. “Your watch is gorgeous. It suits you really well.”
She was taken aback by the sudden compliment but quickly recovered. “Thank you. It’s not too expensive, so it’s suitable for us office workers.”
“It looks very good on you,” I said with a nod.
She smiled without saying much more and left the room.
My mind was starting to wander again when Ashton reeled me back in. “What are you thinking about?” he asked.
He pulled me toward the sofa and sat us both down. When he started taking the food out, I was filled with a pleasant surprise when I realized there was sushi. “You told Stella?”
He beamed at me as he replied, “You had a craving for it, so I wanted to satisfy you.”
