“Mrs. Fuller!” Suddenly someone stood beside me, giving me a scare. I smiled as I noticed it was Stella.
I managed to squeeze myself in when the elevator doors opened. Maybe everyone knew my identity, so no one mentioned the rumors between Ashton and me. They were chatting to Stella instead.
From their conversation, I could deduce that Stella was well-liked by the other employees. Well, pretty and bubbly girls were always well-liked by others.
I got out when the elevator reached Ashton’s office. However, I was thunderstruck because I would need Ashton’s fingerprint to enter his office.
I decided to call him. Just as I whipped out my phone, the door opened, and out came Stella again.
Her gaze flickered between me and the door. “Mrs. Fuller, were you busy recently? I don’t see you visit Mr. Fuller much these days.”
I gave her a once-over and saw she was holding documents that require Ashton’s approval. “Yes. I’ve been busy with something.”
She smiled faintly in response then entered Ashton’s office. As I followed her, I stared at her back. It gave me a sense that it was all thanks to her that I was able to enter.
In the office, Ashton was sitting behind his desk reviewing documents while Stella stood silently by his side waiting for his signature. As Ashton lifted his arm, Stella passed him a pen. Their whole interaction displayed their excellent teamwork from working closely.
I stood rooted at the entrance, staring sightlessly at the scene, thinking they were a perfect team.
A few minutes later, Ashton lifted his gaze from his work, focusing his attention on me. “Aren’t you tired standing there?”
I smiled. “Isn’t Ms. Collins standing as well? It’s not appropriate if I sit while she stands.”
His brows drew together as he understood my insinuation. He ordered Stella, “You may leave first. I will send these documents to you later once I’m done.”
Stella nodded, “Sure!”
She smiled as she said goodbye to me.
The room fell into a dead silence after Stella left.
Finally, Ashton said, “Standing too long is not good for you now.”
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