Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 161-170

Chapter 161

After sending Jared to school, Elliot did not go back to the company. Instead, he bought breakfast and returned to Anastasia’s home.

He still had the key to the house that Anastasia gave him.

With the breakfast in his hands, Elliot shot a look into the master room through the open doorway. Upon seeing the owner of the house bundled up in a blanket, he smiled before he walked out.

If Anastasia knew Elliot would be admiring her sleeping posture, she would’ve slept in a more better looking position. At that moment, she looked like a tame kitten that was sleeping soundly, and she would adjust into a different sleeping position every now and then.

Even the man himself did not notice that his gaze upon her was extremely gentle, and there was nostalgia in his eyes when he looked at her.

Meanwhile, the sleeping woman was lying on the bed with all her limbs stretched out. The sun shone on her face, showing off her perfect skin and red lips, and it made her look very seductive.

This made Elliot want to bite into her as he was eager to know how she tasted.

Currently, Anastasia was wearing low-cut pajamas and her collarbone were exposed, making the man gulp unconsciously as his Adam’s apple bobbed.

Although Elliot was always calm and collected, he fell apart in front of the woman. She always had a way of making his heart go haywire.

In the end, he decided to just not look at her, since he was very confident that she would belong to him sooner or later.

With that thought, Elliot stood up and left.

Anastasia’s biological clock would always wake her up as she did not have a habit of sleeping in. However, it was the blaring horn coming from the cars outside that truly made her feel awake in the end.

Opening her eyes, she then spaced out for a bit before getting out of bed. Slowly, she washed her face and brushed her teeth. Walking out of her room to get a glass of water, she was scared out of her wits by the man sitting on her sofa.

“You…” Anastasia stared at him wide-eyed, a hint of anger in her gaze as she questioned, “Why did you come back?!”

“I brought breakfast for you.” Elliot replied with raised eyebrows.

Looking back at the door to her room, she found it to be wide open. So, was he in a position where he could simply look in on her whenever he wanted?

Did he actually look at how I slept?

Yet, Anastasia already knew the answer to this obvious question. It was evident that Elliot had done so. Did I drool in my sleep? Was I sleeping in a shameless position? Was I sleeptalking?!

For reasons unbeknownst to her, Anastasia started to blush. Looking down, she was relieved upon seeing she still had on normal looking pajamas. Coughing lightly, she then said, “You can leave now.”

“I’ll wait for you to finish breakfast, then we can go to the company together.”

“It’s fine. I’ll just take a cab. You don’t need to wait for me.”

“But I’m willing to wait,” Elliot said in his low seductive voice without a hint of waver

to it.

Frowning, Anastasia thought, Does he really think that this is his home? Why is he staying at this cramped three room apartment when he has a literal mansion he can live in?

Because she was famished, she walked to the table before starting to eat the breakfast he brought her. Looking at the man sitting opposite to her, Anastasia pretended to be concerned as she asked, “Have you eaten?”

“I have,” Elliot said as he glanced at her.

“What about your stomach? Is it any better?” When Anastasia asked him about this, she prayed that it had better not get worse. Otherwise, she would feel guilt to no end.

“It’s fine now. Please take more care of my stomach from now on, Miss Tillman.” The man said this with a snort and it was obvious that he was upset about yesterday’s events.

Guiltily, Anastasia replied, “I understand. I’ll watch out from now on.”

Satisfied, Elliot smiled before stating, “Miss Tillman, you have a very adorable

sleeping posture.”

“Y-You are not to come into my bedroom from now on without my permission. That is my private space, understand?” Using her rights as the owner, she warned him.

Raising his eyebrows, Elliot answered her lazily, “Alright. I won’t enter it from now

on.”

Not believing him that easily, Anastasia snorted in response. “You better keep your word.”

After breakfast, Anastasia chose to ride in his car but upon getting into his car, she found out that it was already 9.20 AM. Goodness, my full attendance for this month is gone again!

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Catching her sighing, Elliot, who was sitting beside her, asked curiously, “What’s wrong?”

“Because of you, my full attendance bonus is gone now.” Anastasia blamed Elliot in its entirety; she wouldn’t have been sleepless if it weren’t for him sleeping at her house last night.

If she hadn’t been sleepless, she wouldn’t have missed the slot to arrive at work on time.

“Are you that short on money?” he asked in an amused voice.

“Of course I am! Do you think everybody’s pockets are bursting at the seams with money like you? Us common folk spend every penny carefully, you know!” Anastasia rebuked.

Upon hearing that, Elliot wanted to make up for it, so he announced, “Then I’ll tell them to include your full attendance bonus for this month.”

Anastasia’s mood immediately turned for the better as she grinned ear to ear. “Are you serious?”

Elliot nodded and he hummed in response.

She was really over the moon now. Looking outside the car window, Anastasia could only think about the deal of the custom set of lock and key that would cost five million. With the deadline being the day after tomorrow, she had to quickly come up with a design.

Reaching the underground car park of the company, Anastasia ran the moment she got out of the car, because she did not want to get into the same elevator with a certain individual. After locking his car, Elliot snorted upon seeing the woman, who was still standing at the hallway of the elevator, disappear.

Already reaching her office, Anastasia then called Grace on the company line.

“Grace, could you come in for a moment?”

Thinking that she wanted coffee, Grace came in with a cup in her hands. “Miss Tillman, here’s your coffee. I added some creamer for you today, since you said that it was too bitter last time.”

Touched, Anastasia nodded as a reply. However, she still had to ask the necessary question.

“Grace, who was it that told you the president wanted to see me?” Anastasia asked seriously.

Blinking, Grace then thought about it for a while before answering, “It was Alex from the Planning Department that told me about it. She walked over to my desk with some documents in hand and told me that. Then, I relayed it to you immediately.”

“Did she tell you about who told her to do that?”

Shaking her head, Grace replied, “I didn’t ask. Do you want me now?”

Upon hearing that, Anastasia could only give up. “There’s no need for that. I was just asking because the president wasn’t in his office when I went over yesterday.”

It seemed like Hayley had planted her people deep enough to be able to use any assistant to inform Anastasia about this. The latter believed that the person called Alex was also being used by someone. As for who it was, it was possible to find the mastermind behind this if Anastasia really wanted to. However, not wishing to spook the individual and alerting them, she could only comfort herself by keeping a lookout for these kinds of things in the future.

Diving deep into designing, she first drafted up two drawings, one being the lock and the other being the key. A lot of couples liked this kind of concept, as the man’s heart often represented the lock, with it needing a gentle touch of the woman in the form of a key for the two parties to completely accept each other.

Because Anastasia had a very good inspiration, she got off to a smooth start and completed two detailed drawings. Instead of the normal sharp looking lock, the design of the lock was extremely exquisite with its smooth edges. Meanwhile, the key had an oval handle, and the bottom was thin. It had beautiful carvings on it, making it stand out.

Remembering the customer specifying about their initials, she then designed a logo at the side. It was an E and H, with a heart linking the two alphabets together.

Now that the rough draft was ready, Anastasia then started to draw them out on her computer, adding color and changing the details at the same time.

Suddenly, Grace knocked on her door. Pushing it open, she was seen accompanied by a worker, who had a beautiful bouquet in his hands as he asked, “Are you Miss

are for

that it was from Nigel. It looked like he ignored her statement of

them on the sofa,” Anastasia murmured with

once again. “Miss Tillman,

then came in with a huge bouquet of roses that were obviously imported. The flowers themselves looked heavenly, and it

incredulously at the two bouquets of flowers that were sent within the short span of ten minutes. Why did Nigel

of the rose bouquet. Suddenly, she realized that there was a card attached to the flowers, so she reached out to retrieve it. It turned out that there was a succinct sentence on the card-‘I hope that there will be a favorable outcome for

signed with the last name Pesgrave,

eyes widened and she couldn’t believe it as she looked at the signature. There was only one man that she

of the table and took the landline. Next, she

give up, so she took out her cell phone and dialed his

The low, baritone voice that rang out was quite melodious

the bush and she posed the question directly. “Did you send me a bouquet of

“Do you like it?”

on the two

disgusted by the ones I sent?” The man on the other end

hearing that, Anastasia was at a loss for words. “Why are you comparing yourself to him? He’s my friend but you’re

so I’ll do as I please. The choice is yours whether

Anastasia glanced at the phone in her hands. This was the second time she was hung

As soon as she noticed the two bouquets on the couch, she couldn’t help going forward to admire them. “Wow! It’s so pretty! These roses are imported and even a single

to accessorize the vase on your desk if

sure? Can I really take two

couple more days in a vase. If anyone else likes

else then.” Grace took the huge

to everyone. Subsequently, the entire office got to know that Anastasia’s admirer

speculated that it must be a

on the door to Anastasia’s office and popped inside to have a chat with her. As they spoke, Felicia suddenly leaned forward and shot

Evidently, Anastasia was willing to help

the thing is, we’re in discussions to come up with another snack area. We’ve discussed this together and everyone was thinking of getting Belle Patisserie to

related to her despite listening intently to Felicia’s words. How can

.

after that, Anastasia directly voiced out, “Well,

the meeting this

I want to seek his approval. Once he approves, it would make things easier to proceed with

loss for words and after quite some time, she asked slightly doubtfully, “Do you think my words

chances of this being a success would be much higher than if any of us

bring it up in the meeting. But I don’t have the confidence that it’ll

mention it during the meeting.” Felicia reached out to pat her on the shoulder before taking another look

when she heard

you received! It obviously

soon as Anastasia thought of the sender of the flowers, she suddenly felt a looming headache. With a chuckle,

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she had a strong hunch

PM and Felicia sent an email to Elliot’s mailbox to inform him. It was up to him whether he turned up or not, but Felicia sure hoped that he would attend it. After all, the proposal for the snack area had been

she quickly tidied up the drafts she was working on and took her cell phone with her as

Anastasia realized upon walking in that everyone in the meeting room seemed to be addressing

Tillman, thanks for the roses. I heard that it costs at least two hundred to buy a stalk of

for at least fifteen days too. The flowering period is so

before pulling out a chair to take a seat. Suddenly, everyone focused their attention behind her. Elliot had arrived exactly

turned her head to glance at him before quickly shifting her eyes in the other direction. She intentionally kept a distance from him in the office as she wanted to avoid being involved in any rumors with

chatter, guys. It’s time to start

regarding some work and then she also reported on the situation recently with the manuscript submissions. She also talked about the situation with the market

ALL THE

sat there. For example, she recalled the incident with his gastritis last night and also the kiss they shared in her bed. Furthermore, she thought of the flowers from

too.

Felicia tried to get Anastasia’s

lifted her head to glance

took the opportunity to deliver a scathing remark. “Miss Tillman, you seem to be quite preoccupied each time we have

She was quite embarrassed as she recalled what

was too preoccupied thinking

the meeting room had turned to glance at Elliot, who was seated next to her, and each of them wondered how he would react to knowing that

Elliot’s expression. Right now, he was looking at Anastasia with

break area. What do you think about that?” Felicia

should switch to a different dessert shop. I’ve heard of a very popular place and I think it

the name of the

of times with my son and the pastries taste very good.

prices of pastries from this place are on the higher end and

join our company.” Suddenly,

Felicia turned to glance

Indeed, this

to it!

heard that. How can he just agree to

to herself, Anastasia is treated so favorably in the company; even President Presgrave

the meeting.” Elliot glanced at his watch and looked at the time. “I’ve got something else on,

thing that they

it in passing, so she actually didn’t expect that Elliot would agree to

room, he suddenly heard two female staff chatting

flowers were given to us by a designer. The roses are very beautiful! It’s a shame that you weren’t here earlier

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so generous. She shared such expensive flowers with

Elliot paused in his tracks and his handsome face significantly darkened. He strode back toward the direction of the working area and instantly, he saw that every single vase of all of the staff in the office was adorned with a stalk of red rose. From his observation, it was in fact the imported roses that he had carefully hand-picked from the florist before his morning meeting. That woman just gave it away after

turned around and walked back toward the meeting room. Subsequently, he yanked open the door and hollered toward the woman inside, “Anastasia, come and see me in my office.” After he had

slightly sympathetic looks at the woman specifically mentioned by Elliot. Deep down, they thought to themselves, What sort of major mistake has she committed this time? Why is the big boss using such a commandeering tone

got out of her seat. Then, she walked out

talk in my office.” He spoke through clenched teeth and strode on ahead toward the

did I offend him anyway? Is it because of the suggestion for that patisserie earlier on? But I didn’t insist on it, though! It’s

vibe in the air and she glanced at the tall, strapping man next to her who had his

better now?” She took the chance to express her

elevator doors slid open, he strode out immediately with his long legs. As for Anastasia, she trailed

his tall, well-built figure approached her. Frightened, she took a step backward but she

Why did you share it with the

eyes a few times. Oh–so he’s mad

maintain them, so I shared them with the others in the oflice. That’s much better than having the flowers wither in

like that?!” Elliot’s warm breath hit the skin on her face, and he looked quite angry to the point that he seemed to be about to

he did exactly that. He leaned forward and bit Anastasia

guard down so she yelped out in pain and

“This is just a minor punishment. I won’t let you off the hook so easily next time

to shove him before retorting confidently, “Well, I could always give you

for the effort I put into it?” Elliot spoke up in a

not going to appreciate your gifts, so you should just stop giving me anything from now on. Otherwise, you’re surely going to be upset again if I get rid of

he continued to stare intently at her with his deep, dark eyes.

were hurt.

suddenly realized that her words were too scathing, At that moment, she apologized to him. “I’m sorry. I apologize if my words

dissipated from Elliot’s eyes and there seemed to be a glimmer of warmth that shone through. However, he maintained a demanding tone of voice as he commanded, “Anastasia, I don’t want

open the door and merely responded, “Then you’d better not send me any gifts. I’ll

for a short while before walking off to stand in front of the full-length windows. His elongated and strapping figure exuded loneliness as he was basked under the dusk

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pick the flowers he gave me! I mean, even though Nigel sent me flowers too, surely he would have just called the florist to place an order? Nigel wouldn’t take the time to go and pick out the flowers personally just like Elliot.

her head in her hands and she was

Belle Patisserie and the contract had been drafted. Once everything was signed, then Belle Patisserie would finally be able to move in. As such, they would be able to enjoy tasty pastries and cakes, as well as freshly brewed aromatic coffee for their tea break in the

thanks to Anastasia and the entire

who had secretly looked down on her in the past

hoped fervently for the entire office to dislike Anastasia but unexpectedly, Anastasia had

outside the company as she dialed Hayley’s number to

front of Anastasia but unexpectedly, the latter had fought back so soon after that. Hayley had assumed that Anastasia was just putting up an act, and that Anastasia

of light. Her heart was completely closed off and she couldn’t see the light in her life at all. She was

encounter with Elliot wasn’t a good thing for her, as she found that he was a calamity in her life. After all, he was a spectacular individual while she wasn’t exactly that great. As such, she had lost not only her true self but also her happiness. She hated Anastasia with a passion and now, the hatred consuined her. To

handed over the initial draft for Felicia’s perusal. Meanwhile, Felicia was quite pleased with it and asked Anastasia to refine some details before showing it to the female client tomorrow. If everything was acceptable, then they could proceed to generate the end-product drawing. Subsequently, production could be initiated

the finishing touches on her refined draft. Suddenly, she received a call on her landline, so she reached out to answer the phone.

underground parking lot in two minutes.” A

Anastasia grabbed her cell phone to check the time and she gasped. She had been too busy with work to the extent that she had nearly forgotten that she

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