When There Is Nothing Left But Love (Ashton And Scarlett)

“Ms. Zimmer injured herself in my company building, so I have to take some responsibility. Occasionally letting other people benefit from the privileges offered to me wouldn’t hurt, either” Armond stated.

Ashton’s voice was low as he cut in, “It’ll make things easier for Ms. Zimmer. Go.”

Joseph nodded, helping Rachel enter the VIP elevator. However, Ashton showed no signs of getting in with them.

“Mr. Fuller?” Armond spoke up, puzzled.

“I’ll take this one,” Ashton replied simply, following Linda and me into the employees’ elevator.

It was lunchtime, and there were more people than usual in the elevator. His tall height and handsome looks made him stand out from the crowd, drawing many curious looks from the rest of the employees in the elevator.

“What is Mr. Fuller doing?” Linda was stunned.

He could have definitely fitted in that large VIP elevator with much more room to spare.

I had no idea why he was acting that way either and decided to keep my mouth shut.

The elevator stopped many times on the way down, and people kept getting off or getting on their respective floors. Somehow, in the midst of all the chaos, Ashton ended up standing in front of me, and I was being squished into a corner.

He was facing me, shielding me from the push and pull of the rest of the passengers in the elevator.

Fixing my gaze on the floor, I placed a hand on his chest in an attempt to widen the distance between

my burnt wrist and furrowed his

elevator stopped at yet another floor,

to me as he readjusted his balance. There was barely a hair’s

pursed my lips and stayed silent, but the sound of my racing heartbeat was thumping in my ears. He glanced down

instantly calmed me down, and we eventually arrived at our floor, just like

were already waiting for us outside the elevator when we

to nudge me with her elbow. “The two of you were

red. “Nonsense!” I sputtered out, speeding up my pace

followed behind me closely, giggling all

towards the restaurant. At the main entrance of the restaurant, Ashton said something to Joseph, and his assistant quickly

two staffers accompanying Rachel noticed that her ankle didn’t seem to have improved much.

I’m sure it’ll go away soon.” She gave them a gentle smile, which only motivated the two employees to help her

feet, valiantly announcing, “Mr.

Ashton interrupted. “Joseph has already gone to buy ointment

men shrank back awkwardly, giving each other a knowing stare. They were both adults; they

protective towards Ms. Zimmer, I see. I should have thought of that beforehand and let Linda go to buy pain relievers for Ms. Zimmer as well as burn ointment, instead of having Mr. Campbell go out. It’s unsightly for

“Right, I almost forgot about that! I’ll go

that, she

Armond a smile. “Thank