“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.

so many cruel things to him yesterday. Fixing my gaze on the floor, I placed a hand on his chest in an attempt to widen the distance

burnt wrist and furrowed

elevator stopped at yet another floor, opening

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

my racing heartbeat was thumping in my ears. He glanced down at

we eventually arrived at our floor, just

already waiting for us outside the

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

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

followed behind me closely, giggling

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

improved much. “Ms. Zimmer, should we get some ointment for you to relieve

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

feet, valiantly announcing, “Mr. Fuller,

Ashton interrupted. “Joseph has already gone to buy ointment

awkwardly, giving each other a knowing stare. They were both adults; they knew

to buy pain

almost forgot

with that,

gave Armond a smile. “Thank

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