Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 171-180

Chapter 171

“Uh… Can I return it?”

“Fruits are non-returnable goods! Don’t worry, miss. We provide top-grade Musang King so it’s definitely of good quality.” så

“I know that and I do trust that your goods are of good quality, but I don’t need that many.”

“Miss, I really can’t process a return for this. Fruits are non-returnable once sold!” On the other end, the owner tried hard to express his keenness to complete the sale.

Meanwhile, Anastasia was at a loss for what to do. “Alright, then. I’ll make a phone call and get back to you.”

As soon as Anastasia put down her cell phone, she instantly grabbed the landline and dialed the number to the office of a specific man.

“Hello?” The man answered the phone in a low voice.

“Did you order me a truckload of Musang King durians?” Anastasia questioned him immediately.

“Yup. You mentioned that you wanted the freedom to have durians whenever you crave them, so I’ll help you achieve this wish today. You can have as many of them as you want.” Elliot spoke up and implied that the durians today were his treat.

However, Anastasia was quite speechless and she thought, Doesn’t he realize that one can’t have too many durians? It’s fine to have some occasionally, but if too much is consumed in one day then there are a lot of side effects that would occur subsequently. The milder symptoms would be a sore throat and as for the worst-case scenario, one would even experience constipation!

“I think you should return it. I can’t finish that many. I just had one last night so I can’t have too many at a time.”

“Why not?” On the other end, the man clearly knew nothing about durians. Although he was a knowledgeable man, there were also some things that he was totally clueless

of.

“That’s because durians can cause sore throats. I can’t have too much.” Anastasia could only try her best to explain, but the other side effect sounded slightly indecent so she

didn’t mention that.

“I never return any item that I’ve paid for. You can decide how you want to deal with it.”

“But… You…”

“I have a meeting to attend now.” After Elliot said that, he hung up on her.

Meanwhile, Anastasia had to return the call of the fruit store owner, yet the purchaser of the items refused to pay heed to her words, so she was in a dilemma at the moment. In the end, she thought to herself, I guess I’ll just treat everyone to durians, then.

Subsequently, she reached out and dialed Felicia’s number to explain the situation. On the other end of the line, Felicia was elated. “This is a simple matter. I’ll arrange for everyone in the office to have one each.”

“Okay. Please make the arrangements, then, but don’t say that this is my treat. Let them know that it’s President Presgrave’s treat.”

Upon hearing that, Felicia burst into laughter. “Are you sure that you want to let them know it’s his treat?”

“Yes, just say that. I don’t want to take this credit,” Anastasia insisted.

“Sure! We’ll leave it at that, then.”

Ten minutes later, the fruit store owner happily distributed durians by the entrance of the office, and every staff member of the company who walked past was given one. This went on and no one was left out until every piece of fruit was gone.

After all that, Grace came back upstairs in good spirits and she held two durians in her hands. Anastasia expressed her gratitude as Grace excitedly mentioned, “Anastasia, do you know who treated us to this? It’s President Presgrave! It’s the Musang King variety too. Everyone’s so happy.”

At that moment, Anastasia tried to stifle her laughter. “That’s great! I’m quite happy too.”

After Grace had walked out of the room, Anastasia clutched at her stomach and placed her head on the tabletop. She was consumed with uncontrollable laughter and she nearly fell to the ground. I wonder what Elliot’s expression will be like if he finds out about this?!

Meanwhile, in the meeting room at the Presgrave Group, the room was solemnly silent as Elliot sat at the head of the table. He gave out an air of dominance seen in a leader and under the illumination of the projector lamp, he clearly gave out the feeling of a strong president.

The people in attendance today were all the upper management team of the Presgrave Group, and each one of them was involved in running various large-scale projects all over the world. They had to report back to Elliot on the progress of their projects daily and there was no room for any errors or omissions.

The Presgrave Group was involved in various financial schemes worldwide, so the company was, in fact, much more than just a leading business in the country. After Elliot’s appointment as the president, he had kept close control of the development of the company. He ended up leading the Presgrave Group toward a much brighter future than ever.

Despite the Presgrave Group going through several financial crises, the giant corporation remained strong and continued to sail through the waves of the corporate world.

The meeting ended at 11.30 AM and Elliot went back to his office after that. At that moment, Rey stood by his side with pursed lips, and he looked as if he had something to report on.

Elliot glanced at him and questioned, “What’s wrong?”

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Rey had gone for facial expression management classes before but right now, he couldn’t contain himself and laughed out loud. “President Presgrave, the truckload of Musang King durians that you ordered for Miss Tillman was distributed to the entire company. The problem is, Miss Tillman gave the credit to you.”

Elliot’s handsome expression stiffened slightly when he heard that. “Is that so?”

“Yeah. Anyway, everyone’s full of gratitude for you.” As soon as Rey finished saying that, he instantly covered his lips and burst into laughter before quickly stifling his laughter while he covered his mouth once again.

“It’s fine to laugh.” Elliot shot Rey a look. I just didn’t expect her to be so generous and actually distribute everything.

Suddenly, Elliot recalled something and he instantly took his cell phone and dialed his grandmother’s number.

“Hello, Elliot. Do you have something to talk to me about?” Harriet’s voice rang out.

“Grandma, I would like to have lunch with you today. We haven’t seen each other for days.”

“I’d prefer to have dinner together. I have a lunch date today.”

“What sort of lunch date is it? Can I join you?”

“It wouldn’t be convenient.” Harriet spoke up frankly.

“It’s just a meal.”

“Well, I’ll be frank with you. I have a lunch date with Nigel and Anastasia today. I wanted to talk to them about their engagement the other day. I’ve decided that it’s time to pick a date for them.”

“Include me for the lunch date, then! I want to join the meal too,” Elliot responded with a smile.

“Okay. I don’t mind you joining us, but don’t you dare mess things up!”

“Don’t worry. I won’t do that.” Elliot curved his lips into a smile. I’m not going to mess things up because this won’t go to plan anyway.

in a blink of an eye, it was 11.20 AM and Anastasia glanced at her cell phone from time to time as she waited for Harriet to call her regarding the lunch date.

Just then, Anastasia’s cell phone rang and she quickly grabbed it to take a look. Indeed, it was Harriet on the line, so she took a deep breath before answering the phone. “Hello, Old Madam Presgrave.” ;

“Anastasia, you can come downstairs now. My car is about to reach the entrance of your company.” It turned out that Harriet had come in person to fetch Anastasia.

At that moment, Anastasia felt quite flattered and she revealed a smile. “Okay, I’ll be downstairs shortly.”

Anastasia walked out of the entrance to see a black car parked by the entrance, and the dominantly displayed golden logo of the Rolls-Royce was unmistakable.

The driver personally got out to open the door for Anastasia as she expressed her gratitude. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome, Miss Tillman,” the driver replied.

And so, Anastasia got into the back passenger seat and saw that Harriet was dressed elegantly in a dark purple dress lined with golden threads. The button of the dress was made out of ruby and it was clear to the eye that it was a hand-made, commissioned piece.

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“Hello, Old Madam Presgrave!” Anastasia greeted Harriet.

“It’s been days since we last met. What happened to your finger?” Harriet instantly noticed Anastasia’s bandaged finger.

“It’s fine. I accidentally hurt myself.”

“Was it a bad cut?”

“It’s not too serious. It’s just a minor cut.” Anastasia curled up her lips and smiled. Upon hearing that, Harriet nodded her head. “Try to be more careful next time.” With that, the elderly woman glanced out of the car window at the building in front. “Do you work here?”

“Yeah.”

“That’s great. Elliot has taken over your company, so it’s part of our family business now. It would be much easier for us to help you out in the future.”

Meanwhile, Anastasia felt quite uneasy. Elliot had not only taken over Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier for the sake of helping a lowly staff like her, but he had actually bought over the world-renowned QR International Group that backed the Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier brand.

“Old Madam Presgrave, I’m fine so there’s no need to go all the way out to help me,” Anastasia expressed her sincere gratitude.

“You don’t have to be shy, child. We are obliged to do that. I’m also trying to redeem myself by helping you. It makes me feel slightly better by doing so.” Harriet’s eyes were red-rimmed as she spoke. “I am forever indebted to your mother and there’s nothing I can do to fully repay her in this lifetime.”

Surprised, Anastasia asked, “Old Madam Presgrave, why would you say so?”

“You might not realize this, but both Elliot’s parents’ passed away at the same time back then and I had to single-handedly hold the fort for the entire Presgrave Group. At the same time, I had to bring up a young Elliot. At that point in life, I held all of my hopes upon Elliot, so if something bad had occurred to him, I would have lost the remaining pillar of strength in my life. Your mother’s ultimate sacrifice gave us the Presgrave Group that we have today.”

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Anastasia’s heart sank upon hearing that. She couldn’t even imagine the state of Harriet’s situation back then. The latter was a fifty-year-old woman trying to cope with the sudden loss of her son and daughter-in-law, and she had to step up to manage a multi-million company single-handedly. Furthermore, she had to raise a young grandson and back then, Elliot was her only hope.

Right now, Elliot had grown up to become an independent man and he ran the company well, so she could finally relax and enjoy a life of retirement.

and though I’ve never spoken to her before,

her maternal grandmother. Two years later, her father had remarried and that was when Naomi joined their family. Naomi had brought along a daughter with her. After Anastasia’s grandmother had passed away due to

the current topic as she didn’t want to bring up Anastasia’s painful past, so she smiled and asked, “Anastasia, why don’t you make a guess as to

fact, Anastasia was quite confident that it was Nigel joining them for lunch, but she could only act confused.

a proper discussion. It was totally beyond my

lips and revealed a smile. “I didn’t expect that he was

explain the process of how she saved Nigel in detail, so Anastasia acceded to the former’s request and thoroughly spoke about the ordeal. Anastasia also shared with Harriet some of her experiences with Nigel when they were overseas. Meanwhile, Harriet listened on and concluded in her

woman was very intent on bringing

part of the Manson Family, then Harriet could naturally continue to provide support and compensation for Anastasia in

direction of the restaurant. Nigel had received Harriet’s phone call the

for today’s lunch date. His originally quite good-looking face was much more handsome and full of vigor than ever

his car. Taking a look at himself in the mirror, he cheered for himself. “Nigel Manson, you

to enter the restaurant. Subsequently, the waiter greeted him and escorted him

the latter was preoccupied with her thoughts as she tried to figure out how to explain

they entered the private room, Nigel instantly stood up to greet them and he

directed his

a smile. “You’re quite early

late for lunch with you,” Nigel responded

watched their interaction and she was secretly quite pleased. They are indeed a perfect match for

finger? Let me have a look at it.” Nigel had noticed it almost instantly so he quickly reached out

her hand. “I’m fine. I accidentally cut

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should avoid cooking from now on. I’ll treat you

Jared’s not used to

Anastasia sat there and listened to him introduce their fresh and imported, luxurious ingredients, which were all air-flown to the restaurant, and she realized by listening to the way the ingredients were obtained that this was clearly not a restaurant that could be afforded

one of each, then!” Harriet announced

three of you today?”

person joining them, so she quickly responded, “There will be four of

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Is there a mysterious guest? Who is it?

He had his suit jacket in his hand, and he was

eyes widened upon seeing the man, and she was quite stunned to find that

who had shamelessly mentioned he wanted to join the

Why did Grandma invite him along?

come you’re here too? Don’t you have any lunch conferences to attend?” Nigel lifted

“Well, I wasn’t invited to any lunch conferences, so I had

treat.” Nigel didn’t believe a single word that Elliot said. Furthermore, Nigel was quite sure that his

“Elliot mentioned to me last night that he didn’t

Anastasia turned her head to glance at the man in question, and she noticed that his handsome

same time, he

in the other direction as soon as she sensed his

Elliot Presgrave. You guys must have encountered

met, but we’ve also even kissed more than once! It was mainly because of Elliot’s shameless personality, and that he had forcefully kissed her each

Harriet’s hand. “Grandma, why don’t you hurry up and tell us the

that, and she turned to look at Harriet. At the same time, Harriet glanced at Anastasia with a smile on her face before turning to glance at Nigel, who was seated next to Harriet. “Anastasia and Nigel, I’m very happy to know that the two of you are in a relationship, so I’ve asked the two of you out today to discuss

thought to herself, Elliot was right in his guess! Harriet has

lifted his brows happily. “Sure! Grandma, why don’t you pick a date for us so that Anastasia and I can proceed with the

Elliot crossed his arms together and looked at the woman next to him with a slightly gloating

Presgrave, Nigel

can one fool around with a marriage proposal?!” Harriet stared at her with an aghast

the marriage proposal. I would like to take your hand in marriage

that point, Anastasia lifted her head and she saw Nigel’s expectant and loving expression. She couldn’t help panicking as she pursed her lips. All of a sudden, she couldn’t seem to figure out how to express her rejection with Harriet present. After

from his cup. His dark eyes were deep and mysterious, and one couldn’t quite tell

was also waiting for the woman next to him

can consider him as a prospect.” Harriet tried to matchmake the two, as she really hoped that Anastasia could be a part of the family

herself in a rut as she mumbled, “Old Madam Presgrave,

I made up my mind that my entire soul and self would belong solely to you.”

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a moment before biting on her lower lip. At that point, she looked deeply troubled as she struggled to come up

he continued to hold his cup as he gracefully sipped some tea. His thick eyelashes formed a dense canopy

side profile. He behaved as if this had nothing to do with him, and he clearly wasn’t going to offer her any help

same time, she was quite frustrated as she grumbled to herself, What did I expect from him anyway? He’s just here today

do you find it quite hard to accept Nigel’s marriage proposal?” Harriet’s warm voice suddenly rang

his eyes was evident because he wanted an answer.

her included

Old Madam Presgrave. I can’t accept Nigel’s proposal.” Anastasia lifted her

next to her, who was busy sipping tea, revealed a slight

so?”

in the world for her. He was determined

mind to remain single for the

to her, who was initially elegantly sipping his tea, choked on his drink. He quickly covered his mouth with his

already have a child and he’s my whole world. Old Madam Presgrave, I hope that you can understand my circumstances as a single mother. Even

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support. After all, the latter was a woman, so she would naturally be able to understand the situation of a mother’s refusal to build a new family with a kid in tow. If she conceived

for the first child

the same way as I would treat my own son. Also, I’m willing to respect your wishes and we don’t need

not going to agree to

Elliot frowned and turned to speak to Nigel. “Nigel, stop being ridiculous. You have to respect your parents’

calmly, as he intentionally wanted to show Elliot how determined he

single for the rest of my life. I’m not going to enter into a

soon as she finished her sentence. He was seated next to her, and he turned to glare at her, “Miss Tillman, you shouldn’t speak so rashly just yet. You should

Anastasia glared at him. “I’ll definitely do as I said,

Elliot mean

the atmosphere seemed quite tense so she quickly gestured at Anastasia. “Come on, girl. Let’s stop chatting and grab a

Nigel reached out and served some

politely thanked him. “Thanks, Nigel.

lamented, “Anastasia, it must have been destined for us to meet, so I sincerely hope that

“I’m blessed to have made

sacrificed herself to save Elliot and you saved Nigel’s life while overseas, so I’ve already regarded you as my family after

Nigel was caught by surprise as he lifted his head and exclaimed, “Grandma, what did you just say? Anastasia’s

and replied, “You’ve been overseas all these years, so it’s quite normal for you to be unaware of this incident. Elliot was kidnapped when he was six years old, and Anastasia’s mother sacrificed her life to save him. We’re forever indebted to Anastasia and her

had such a great act of kindness linking the two of them. Is that why Elliot steadfastly stays by Anastasia’s side? Is he also intent on repaying Anastasia for everything that she had done, just like me?Elliot’s actions of taking control of the QR Jewelry Group and the current situation with him being permanently stationed at the office of Bourgeois Jewelry

“I need to go to the

quickly placed down her cutlery and got up

Nigel turned to Elliot with a sharp look in his eyes. “Elliot, are you

answered the question without flinching.

repay her kind act, or are you truly fond of her?” Nigel interrogated Elliot

the reasons are valid to me.” Elliot voiced out in a low voice. In all honesty, he was indeed quite reluctant to go

went after Anastasia first, so you shouldn’t fight me

while clenching his fist

deserving person of her affections should be whoever that’s more capable. Or perhaps, to be more accurate, she’s the one

that case, let’s compete equally for her affections and see which one of us manages to win her heart. If you succeed, then I’ll acknowledge her as my sister-in law, and vice versa if I win. What do you say?” Nigel bluntly announced

he refused to give up without

then!” Elliot agreed to this solution as this was the best way that wouldn’t affect

the washroom, and the two men immediately acted as if nothing had happened. They continued to enjoy their

to propose a toast with this cup of tea in place of champagne.” Harriet held a teacup in her hand and walked toward

quickly got up to toast Harriet. “Here’s a toast to

to have some

a visit once we’re free.” Anastasia agreed without

to her plate. She assumed that it was Nigel but it seemed to be coming from another direction, so she looked up and found out that it was Elliot looking at her. It turned out that he was the one who had served

and shot him a warning look. She didn’t want

everything and he couldn’t contain the desolateness that arose within him. He felt as if he was one step behind in everything. He couldn’t help wishing that he had taken over the Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier so that Anastasia could work for him and subsequently, he would be able to court her every day during working

quite bland

look at the time before

so soon?” Harriet was quite

back too, since we’re heading in the same direction.” As soon as Elliot finished saying that, he turned to Anastasia, who was still in her seat. “Let’s go,”

she quickly grabbed her bag and bade Harriet farewell. “Old Madam Presgrave, I’ll see you next

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that, Anastasia turned to Elliot and casually commented, “Thanks for

up from his seat and offered, “Anastasia, I can give

point, Anastasia quickly turned around. “Nigel, do stay on and finish the meal with your grandmother. I’ll catch a ride with

Nigel could only watch helplessly as the two of them left together, and he couldn’t contain the desolateness that rose up within him. Is Anastasia interested

Instantly, she became quite reluctant to catch a ride with him so as

shot her

obviously in a bad mood so I’d better avoid courting

catch a cab;” Anastasia lifted her head and replied before quickly walking off in the direction of the street. Suddenly, a large palm reached out and possessively grabbed hold of her wrist before dragging her to the direction of a car. Elliot pulled open the door to the front passenger seat and gestured for her to get into his

domineering! Can’t I go back by

the end, Anastasia ended up getting into the car and Elliot entered the driver’s seat too. Subsequently, the black car drove off and merged slowly into

was quite perplexed as to why Elliot suddenly lost his temper but despite racking her brain for the reason, she couldn’t quite figure it out. He was an unfathomable individual

low, interrogating voice rang out. “You mentioned earlier that you intend to remain single for the rest of your life. Are

to stare at his handsome side profile. Similarly,

quite happy and content with the life she had with her son

likewise, remaining single didn’t mean that one’s life would definitely be

guy who pursues you, then would you still maintain your stance of not getting married?” Elliot continued to direct questions at her. Coincidentally,

Anastasia realized that the person Elliot was

window. At the same time, she shook her head firmly. “I

pain in his heart upon hearing her words. She knows that I’m referring to myself and yet, she still insists on giving such a

you consider things from another person’s point of view? Don’t keep hiding in your own world and avoid another’s feelings.” Elliot spoke through gritted

current expression was exceptionally forbidding and his gaze was full

remained quite annoyed so she continued on her tirade, “I told you this before. I don’t need you to repay me for anything, so could you please suppress your feelings for me? Nothing will come out of this

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