Chapter 570
When There Is Nothing Left But Love
The bad blood between her and Isabelle should be absolutely unnecessary.
Her sharp gaze swept towards me. âWhy do you think that I was the one who harmed her?â Rachel
asked coldly.
I set my purse behind me as I mulled over my answer. âI have known Isabelle for over seven years.
Although we arenât close, she has worked in Fuller Corporation for a long time, and I fully understand
her mannerisms. Additionally, the two of you have no bad blood. Thus, I cannot understand what
motivated her to push you.â
âHaha!â she chuckled mockingly, âIt seems that most powerful men are blind when it comes to picking
their partners. Scarlett, I will not comment on your intellect. However, you underestimate people easily.
Besides, you have no idea about my relationship with Isabelle. Why do you think that we donât have
any grudges?â
I reined my temper despite her mocking tone. âSo, she didnât actually push you? Did you orchestrate
your own fall into the pool?â
âShouldnât Mr. Fuller be the one who decides the truth?â Rachel laughed coldly, âThe real reason for
your visit is not to question me. Am I right?â
Her accurate assumptions stunned me for a brief moment. Truthfully, I was here to comfort her.
However, Rachel was a woman filled with thorns. Her cruel demeanor prevented me from being friendly
to her.
âI cannot bring myself to care about the petty grudges you have with Isabelle,â I said after a brief
moment. âHowever, your actions have brought a negative impact to Fuller Corporation. If needed, I will
advise Ashton to fire you from the company. After all, Fuller Corporation is not a place for your
schemes or tricks.â
âWhat makes you think that you have the authority to fire me?â Rachel remained unruffled by my threat.
Instead, she chuckled like an arrogant peacock.
âLetâs wait and see!â I replied with the raise of my brow.
With that, I rose to my feet. I had no wish to continue this pointless conversation.
âScarlett, you are unfit for him,â she called out as I was about to reach the exit.
Her tone was full of disdain and hatred.
âAnd what makes you think that you are compatible with him?â I asked with a smile.
âI heard that you were an orphan. The reason for your marriage to Ashton was due to your Grandmaâs
connections. A man of such calibre like Ashton should have a partner that is equally strong. Besides,
you come from a lowly background. What is there that you can help him with? All you do is drag him
down,â Rachel scoffed haughtily.
In the past, her words would have made me feel insecure and upset. Yet, I was unaffected by her harsh
statement.
âMs. Zimmer, what can you do for him?â I asked her calmly.
âMy experience, capability, and looks will help him reach greater heights. By his side, we will be able to
achieve so much more. Compared to you, you are nothing but a housewife. You lack the knowledge to
help him!â Rachel replied proudly.
Although her arrogance was admirable, she was nothing more than that. I merely nodded my head and
smiled in the face of her insults.
I did not attack nor argue with her. âMs. Zimmer, I look forward to the day when you can replace my
position.â
Without sparing her another glance, I turned around and exited the room. Outside the room, I bumped
into Isabelle. A startled expression crossed her features when I opened the door.
Her expression was rather troubling. She must have heard what I said.
âGo ahead!â I beckoned her over and stepped aside before she could say anything.
âMs. Stovall, can you spare me a few moments later?â she nodded and asked tentatively.
âAlright!â I nodded in response.
With that, she entered the ward as I took the elevator down.
The weather around K City was gloomy. Despite the bright sun in the morning, it had begun to cloud
over in the afternoon. It seemed like a snowstorm was about to arrive.
In the car, I quickly turned on the heaters and nearly nodded off until Ashton called.
âAre you still in the hospital?â Ashtonâs baritone voice was alluring and magnetic as it rang in my ears.
âHow are things at the office?â I nodded and asked.
Weâd just managed to plan out a holiday! Yet, such an issue has caused us so much trouble again!
âThe department of public relations will handle it,â he replied, âWhat do you want to eat? Iâll come to
pick you up.â It seems like heâd just finished his meeting.
I mulled over his offer. Later on, I would have a chat with Isabelle. I donât think I will have time to eat
with him.
âMr. Ashton, I have plans later. I donât think I will be able to meet you later,â I replied.
âIs it with someone I know?â Ashton asked.
âYup!â I giggled in an attempt to tease him.
âIsabelle?â
My jaw dropped in shock. âAshton, have you been spying on me?â
âDonât get mad, Iâm doing this for your safety. There are many people looking to grasp Fuller
Corporation for themselves. I can only let you out if you are safe and sound,â Ashton chuckled.
âIâm not a child,â I argued stubbornly.
âYou shouldnât argue back,â Ashtonâs magnetic voice resonated in my ears. His voice was filled with
fondness.
With a pout, I remained silent.
Right at the moment, Isabelle emerged from the hospital and paused at the entrance as she looked
around. Quickly, I pressed on the horn to alert her of my presence.