Chapter 1270
When There Is Nothing Left But Love
If this were in the past, I would have said she was exaggerating. But after having gone through so
much, I do believe in Emeryâs foresight.
Even though one couldnât have smoke without fire, no one could ever live their lives without having
faced temptations. Knowing self-control and when to let go would prevent one from going astray. But
that would only work for those who played by the rules.
I knew who Emery was hinting at, and it piqued my interest. âEmery, your company is still new and
young. Youâre going to need to improve on the management and planning. Will you be interested in
going somewhere to learn more?â
âWhere to?â
âTo the company where my stakes lie. Where else?â I replied with a raised eyebrow. âLetâs go, Ms.
Moore.â
Emery caught my hint and smirked. The plan was in motion.
Emeryâs office was in the prime business district of K City, so it took less than ten minutes since we left
the café to arrive at Fuller Corporation.
It happened to be lunchtime, so most of the employees had left for lunch. When Emery and I walked in,
the office area was mostly empty.
âHow can that be? Even if Ms. Collins has the ability, she isnât qualified!â
âThatâs not necessarily true. Havenât you heard the saying when thereâs a will, thereâs a way? She could
still become the next Mrs. Fuller. And when that happens, youâre going to have to start buttering up to
her!â
The babble and gossip in the pantry rang out especially clearly in the empty office. I had deliberately
quietened my footsteps as I tiptoed my way toward the pantry. When I got to the door, I slowly peeked
in to see who was inside.
I counted a total of six people in the pantry. They were all sat on the sofa with their backs facing the
door as they continued with their gossip.
âMaybe Mr. Fuller might really fall for Ms. Collins. He has had so many other secretaries, but none
stayed on for as long as Ms. Collins has. And Iâve heard from others that Ms. Collins packed daily
lunches for Mr. Fuller, rain or shine. You know what they say about a woman capturing a manâs heart
through his stomach. Iâm pretty sure sheâs going to capture his heart soon!â
âI donât think so. Iâm sure Mr. Fuller has had his fill of good food. How can he be so easily bought over
by just a few lunches? Youâre in the Planning Department, for goodnessâ sake. You have to think more
creatively. No wonder you havenât had a promotion in such a long time⦠â
âHey, weâre talking about Mr. Fuller here. Why do you have to make it about me now⦠â
There was a lot of back and forth in the pantry, and I listened on in enthusiasm. Emery, on the other
hand, was probably upset by their gossip as her face darkened.
If I let them carry on, I was afraid she might start the next world war.
I cleared my throat to get their attention and waited to see their reactions upon seeing us.
The pantry fell into silence as soon as they heard my cough. When the employees saw Emery and me,
fear and panic immediately registered in their eyes.
A voice suddenly rang out from behind me. âMs. Stovall?â
I turned and came face to face with Stella looking at me in bewilderment. She had a lunchbox in one
hand and a stack of documents in the other.
Ashton and I had signed the divorce agreement only a month ago, and she was already reminding me
of it. She didnât hesitate when she called me âMs. Stovallâ instead of âMrs. Fuller.â
Emery was enraged as soon as she saw Stella. She was about to march up to her when I grabbed her
hand and shot her a look, letting her know that I had the situation under control.
I turned to Stella and put on my best manners. âMs. Collins, are you free to help with something?â
Stella was taken aback and seemed to ponder about it. âIâm sorry, Ms. Stovall. But Mr. Fuller needs
these documents urgently. Can I get someone else to help you instead?â
Before I could reply, she had turned to the handful of employees in the office. âWho doesnât have
anything to work on now?â