Never Too Far Novel
Chapter 221-230
Chapter 221
With that, Anastasia stepped back inside the room and shut the front door, leaving Elliot outside on his own.
Jared, on the other hand, was brought to the couch and lectured. The little boy pouted and finally mumbled after a long while, “But I like Mr. Presgrave.”
“Well, don’t. And never call him without my permission ever again. He’s a big boss, and he’s super busy, understand, Jared?”
Anastasia knew only by telling Jared Elliot was swamped with work that he would eventually stop approaching Elliot.
Jared nodded, expressing that he got it. But deep down, he genuinely liked Elliot, for he saw a father in that man. Oh, how he wished his mother would marry Elliot so that he could be his father.
Anastasia felt bad for her little boy despite reprimanding him, as it was her fault, to begin with. She shouldn’t have let Jared grow attached to Elliot.
She decided that she would never make such mistakes ever again. It was time she and Elliot drew a line. They shouldn’t be in this ambiguous relationship any longer.
Anastasia mulled over many things when she lay in bed that night, mainly about Elliot. She wondered when this man filled every corner of her mind, so much so that she couldn’t even chase him away.
But even so, she couldn’t let this go on. If she really couldn’t chase him away, she’d find another man to replace him. It was just a man. No matter how desperate she got, she would never share a man with Hayley.
To Anastasia, Elliot’s entire body was long enveloped in Hayley’s stench. It was the repulsive kind that would suffocate her as soon as she got three feet close.
That night, Hayley played drunk and brought Daniel to her room. Under her seduction, they rolled around in bed despite Daniel’s feigned rejection. Yes, Hayley did the deed that night as she proclaimed, just that it wasn’t with Elliot. While Daniel was asleep, Hayley took a few sneaky pictures. She could use them to fool Anastasia into thinking Elliot was sleeping with her.
After a night’s deliberation, Anastasia woke up with an eased mind the following morning. She wouldn’t have to worry anymore after she cleared her mind and planned out her future.
She had no time to waste on such things. She had to work hard and earn money, for her son was her everything.
Apart from Jared, no one was worth her time and energy.
Making money is the top priority.
It wasn’t until after Anastasia dropped Jared off at school that she realized she had left her sketches at home. With that, she headed back home to retrieve it. On her journey, she got a call from Felicia telling her to come in for a meeting.
After hanging up, Anastasia accidentally left her cell at the back of the cab, and soon after she got out, the cab driver picked up another passenger not far away. As soon as the young man opened the car door, he found a phone sitting in the back seat. Judging from the phone case, he assumed it belonged to a lady.
As soon as he unlocked the phone, a little boy’s face popped up, and his heart melted a little. With that, he called the last person the owner of this phone contacted.
Meanwhile, while Felicia was listening to her subordinate speak in the meeting, her phone buzzed. She took a gander at it and looked toward Anastasia with surprise. “Are you calling my number?”
Anastasia shook her head in response. “No!”
“But your ID is showing up on my phone.”
“Oh, no! I must have left my phone in the cab. Answer it.” Anastasia immediately got what was going on.
With that, Felicia answered the call. “Hello?”
“Hi, are you a friend of this phone’s owner? She left it in a cab.”
“I’m her boss. She happens to be right next to me. I’ll let her talk to you.” And Felicia handed her phone to Anastasia.
With that, Anastasia hurriedly took it and walked out of the conference room. “Hi, I’m the owner of the phone you found.”
“Hi, Miss. I’m running an errand. Why don’t you give me your address, and I’ll bring your phone to you later?” A clear and melodious young man’s voice sounded on the other end of the line.
“Thank you, but I should go and get it from you instead.”
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“I bet you work nearby! I’m at Crystal Enterprise. What about you?”
“I’m at Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier.”
“Wow! We work next to each other!” the man exclaimed.
Anastasia looked out the window and happened to see the Crystal Enterprise building right outside. With that, she smiled. “Yeah! I can see your office building from where I’m at!”
“In that case, I’ll wait for you in front of your office building at around eleven-thirty. Just come down by then.”
“Thank you so much!”
“No worries.”
With that, she hung up and returned to the conference room. After the meeting, Felicia leaned over with a smile. “You should treat the guy to lunch, no?”
Anastasia nodded at that. “That’s the plan.”
“He sounds like a handsome young man! I wonder if he actually is,” Felicia teased.
Anastasia, too, thought the young man sounded amiable. She bet he must be the aspirant, hard-working type. She had gone down and waited at eleven-twenty for the guy to come, glad that she encountered a stranger who would return her phone.
Just then, a cab pulled over at the entrance, and Anastasia looked up to find a guy in a plaid shirt coming out. He was a six-foot tall, handsome young man with a clean temperament and an affable look. He was stumped for a few seconds, for he saw Anastasia right as he looked up. With that, he blinked and asked with a smile, “Are you Miss Tillman?”
“Yes, that’s me.” Anastasia nodded and smiled.
At that, he pulled her phone out of his bag and handed it to her. “Here you go. You should check and see if there’s any damage. I’ve put it in my bag all this while.”
Anastasia was touched. Of course, she wasn’t going to check because she was already thankful to get her phone back.
“Thank you so much. If you’re not in a hurry, why don’t I treat you to lunch?”
“Please, call me Oliver. I’m a programmer, and I have to rush back for a meeting. So I’ll have to turn down your offer. But I hope we can be friends.” Oliver Shaw scratched his head, clearly a little flustered talking to a gorgeous lady.
“Sure. Let’s exchange numbers. Do let me treat you to a meal sometime,” Anastasia said enthusiastically.
After exchanging their contacts, Anastasia saw him off to the cab before returning to the lobby. She had to admit Oliver left a great impression on her.
What was more, she had a thing for clean, refreshing-looking guys since she was little.
As soon as she returned to her office, her intercom rang, and she answered it. “Hello, Anastasia speaking. Who is this on the line?”
“Come to my office.” A magnetic voice unique to Elliot sounded on the other end.
However, Anastasia didn’t want to see him. “I’m busy with work, President Presgrave. You can tell me on the phone.”
“I need to talk to you about something in person.”
“You can just tell me what it is, President.” Anastasia spoke with aloofness.
“I’ll go to your place for dinner tonight.” Elliot cut to the chase.
“I’ve decided to take Jared out for dinner tonight.”
“I’ll go with you guys then.”
“I’d like it to be just me and my son.”
“Let me treat you guys.”
“No, thanks.” With that, she wanted to end the call, but Elliot said, “I want to let you know that I’ll be on a business trip for a week.”
His words took Anastasia aback for a few seconds. He’s going to be away for a week? Great, I don’t have to see his face for one whole week!
“Shouldn’t you be telling Hayley this instead of me, President Presgrave? Surely she will miss you,” Anastasia reminded indifferently.
“And you won’t?” he asked.
“No,” Anastasia answered without a second thought. After all, she had decided to stay away from him once and for all.
“Heartless.” With that, he hung up, and his reaction got her stumped for a few seconds.
At three in the afternoon, Anastasia decided to leave work early to pick her son up.
When she arrived at the kindergarten, the gates were still closed, so she waited aside. Unfortunately, the friendly mother from last time bumped into her and approached her.
“Hi, Miss Tillman. You’re early today! Is your husband not with you?”
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Anastasia didn’t like answering such questions deep down, but she still had to out of politeness. “Yeah, he’s busy.”
“During the family sports day, your husband said he’s working in finance. Most people in this line of work are, like, super busy but super rich. What’s your job, Miss Tillman?” Clearly, she was idle chatting.
“I’m a stay-at-home mom.” Anastasia made up an answer, for she wasn’t a fan of background-check kind of questions.
“Where do you guys stay, then?”
“The block over there.” Anastasia pointed randomly.
“Your husband’s car costs a lot, doesn’t it?”
“His company loaned it to him.”
asked, the more she believed Anastasia wasn’t well off since Anastasia enrolled her son in this kindergarten. Hence, she felt a little better, but when she sized Anastasia’s body and features up, she felt absolutely
She had long, silky, smooth hair, and her light gold blouse and black pencil skirt
then, the gates opened, and Anastasia
question from that lady, and
into
was around seven-thirty by the time they came out, and the sky had already gone dark. With that, Anastasia hailed a cab
from work when they arrived at the entrance of their community, and so Anastasia decided they should get out of the cab and walk home. Just then, a guy exclaimed behind them. “Miss
holding Jared’s hand to find Oliver approaching them
was just as surprised to
live here. You too?” he
I live in Block 8.
“I’m at Block 10.”
is this?” Jared asked
the nice guy who returned my phone!” Anastasia smiled. She had brought it up to Jared
Mr. Nice Guy!”
just gotten off work?” Anastasia asked
that, he tapped the
was exceptionally thoughtful and courteous. Right then, he was sizing the boy Anastasia was holding hands with. “Your
“Thanks!”
computer problems. I deal with computers
really appreciate that! Let me treat you
arrived at Block 8,
cost-effective solution than having to hail a cab wherever she went. With the savings she could use, she could buy
was a major decision for her. Hence, she decided to have a proper look at which car to get, which became something she was super serious about for the next few
trip, he hadn’t attended the recent meetings. Five days passed with the blink of an eye, and Felicia made an announcement that morning. The position
Alice had a wide connection, and her family and friends were well off, too, for they helped the retails under Alice’s management earn
Alice glanced smugly at Anastasia. She had
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company will give our all to pull through this season. By the end of this month, everyone will be expected to
door and came in with
director, and she’s trying to make things hard for you in every aspect in
Felicia.” Anastasia pursed her lips
You decided to get one, then?” Out of curiosity, Felicie leaned over and peered at
hail rides to and from work every day, and the expenses add up quite a lot as well. It’d be more convenient if
catch your fancy? Which
so I’ve decided on this hatchback.” Anastasia pointed at a smaller BMW hatchback. It was right within
the configurations with Anastasia, then in the afternoon, she went with Anastasia to look at the car in person. Anastasia gave it a test drive, and it was quite a decent experience. The performance was satisfactory, and the car looked nice and elegant with its white
on this model. Right on the spot, she paid the price in full with her card, and let the shop handle the paperwork and
to drive the day after tomorrow, and Anastasia was also looking forward to the first car she
invited Oliver to lunch, but this programmer never really had time. He was tackling a tricky project at the moment, so he was extremely busy. Anastasia could only wait until Oliver had more time before treating him to lunch. She still owed him
been very peaceful
Elliot!
of her, Anastasia would have a
high-ranking areas. Even his own subordinates didn’t get to meet
of an eye. Halfway through her drafting, Anastasia paused her actions before a domineering figure appeared in her mind. He should be back from
head. Why am
landline rang. Anastasia looked up with her pretty eyes and hastily answered
the document sent to you
take it back.” With that, Anastasia hung up, then
was Elliot?
heartbeat quickened a little. She
already delayed your deadline by two days. Don’t you dare slack off” Alice’s voice went through the device, urging
try my best
an eye on you. If you still haven’t submitted it by 10am tomorrow, I’ll deduct your performance bonus.
a little troubled. Alice was now starting to bully Anastasia with her new position as the associate director. She would use every small mistake Anastasia made
returned to her drawing pad, but when she looked at the time, it was already 3.30pm. She was forced
about Elliot before, and she had told him that
having dinner at our
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miss him too much.” Anastasia looked at her son with a serious expression,
I miss him.” The little guy
him too much, all right?” Anastasia said, then continued in a happier tone, “I
All the best
little guy didn’t bother her. Anastasia continued working
faced with the blue screen, she
her arms and groaned. It was 9 pm, but she had to submit her drafts by 10 am tomorrow. If she couldn’t complete her work tonight, Alice would deduct her performance
I just bought a car, and I’m tight on money.
good with computers, but she couldn’t lug
the time and knew she had to trouble him for help. I wonder if
seconds before a bright male voice sounded on the other end. “Hello?
do you have time now? My computer just got the blue screen, but I have a bunch of drafts to submit by tomorrow. Can you come over now and have a look at it for me?”
there.
of course. Sorry
at all,”
a bit. The little guy nodded. She also hastily changed out of her pajamas and into a casual T-shirt and jeans,
knocked on the door, and Anastasia welcomed him in. Oliver was wearing a clean blue plaid shirt paired with jeans. As a programmer, he had unusually thick black hair, which gave him a cheerful and cool aura when coupled with
in, come in! No need to change
he had a thumb drive with him as he entered Anastasia’s bedroom. The
your mommy’s computer first.” Oliver took the glass of water and set it aside, then began to work earnestly on the
the entrance to the community. Rey glanced at the man in the back seat, who had his eyes closed. “President Presgrave, are you sure you don’t want to go home and rest for
eyes. He had rushed back just to
“Shall I accompany you?”
was already a familiar face to the
colored with fatigue, he appeared to be in a good mood at the thought of the mother and son. As the breeze grazed across his face, he walked toward his destination. I wonder
the 15th floor of Block 8. He had owned a key before, but Anastasia had retrieved it, so he could only knock on the
the bedroom, intently watching Oliver repair her computer. She frowned a little when she heard the knock on the door. Who could possibly visit me
a notice stuck on her door in the afternoon, after all. Anastasia didn’t think twice, believing that it must be the worker. She walked over to the door and reached out to open it, only to be stunned right on the spot
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could it
dumbfounded for a few seconds. Then, she immediately frowned.
him.” The man expressed that he went to her house
“My son
watched as she blocked the door, his beautiful eyes narrowing. “You’re mad just because I had a meal with
huge hit. “Angry? Who? You can have meals with whoever you like, so what right do I have to be mad at you? I’m nobody
“Anastasia, do you have a screwdriver in your house?
words caused the man at the entrance to darken
hiding a man in your house?” Elliot stared at her,
After some quick thinking, she raised her eyebrow on purpose. “President Presgrave, it’s not the best time for me
unfriendly gaze. Then, he pushed her out of his path and
“Hey, Elliot—”
a man crouching and working on the computer tower. Oliver was disassembling the motherboard when he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine,
turn around to look. A tall and large man was standing at the
accidentally ran his palm against a sharp corner of the computer tower. A bleeding
just arrived at the door when she saw Oliver checking his palm. She hastily pushed aside the man blocking the
gripped Oliver’s palm. She felt terribly sorry at the sight of the wound. “Wait here. I’ll
the scene unfold, he felt like his heart had been stabbed, and it was
man. This man was also in her master bedroom fixing her computer late at night. Moreover, this man
said hurriedly, “It’s fine. It’s nothing. Just get me
out and, getting annoyed at a certain someone standing in the way, said, “Elliot, can
certain someone put on a tight frown, glaring daggers
met his gaze and instantly realized what people meant by the overpowering contempt of a king. He was
her medicine kit. She hastily opened it and took Oliver’s hand
that moment, the little guy from the next room popped
immediately switched to a warm smile. “Yes, I passed by your home, so I
The little guy poked his head in and immediately exclaimed, “Is Mr. Shaw
little guy is concerned about this man? Who’s he? I have only been away for
I can move your computer to my house, and I’ll deliver it tomorrow morning. I promise I’ll get it
I? You’re already so tired from work, so how could I trouble you to work overtime to fix
early, you guys.” With that, Oliver picked up Anastasia’s computer
is so cold and
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command such a strong aura and have such an intense gaze? He knew right away that this man was someone he mustn’t offend, and he also thought
and said with enthusiasm, “Oliver, I’ll treat
you tomorrow.” Oliver left with
at the door. She said calmly, “You
why is he helping you fix your computer?”
Shaw, and he’s a neighbor. He’s a decent fellow who’s excellent at his job.” Anastasia quickly introduced, then felt a little annoyed. Why did she bother explaining? He could misunderstand as much as
mommy left her phone in a cab, and Mr. Shaw was the one who picked it up and gave it back. Also, Mr. Shaw
busybody, as he had no
he would never
my mommy will get her new car tomorrow. She said she’ll bring me on
“You bought a car? Do
Of course, I have a license.” Anastasia had gotten it six years ago when she was in her second year of college, but she just never had a chance to drive
bed. It’s already 10 pm, so what are you dallying around for?”
said knowingly, “Okay. Mommy, Mr. Presgrave,
gripped Anastasia’s arm. A low voice warned, “Anastasia, don’t let people you don’t know in your
down at her wrist, which the man was holding. She struggled a little. “Oliver isn’t a bad man. You don’t
you and Jared at home, so if you meet someone with bad intentions, both of you will be in danger.” Elliot’s heart was bunched up in anxiety. Does she not have the slightest bit
was considered a good person. “You’re also a very dangerous man to me. Please leave!” Anastasia took a step backward
the men she knew, the one who had taken the most advantage
to leave because he was beat. In reality, he had finished his work beforehand so that he could return as soon as possible. Hence, he hadn’t
to leave her house. “Elliot, stop fooling around and go home
turned around to look at her, and when she peered into his eyes, she was shocked. This man’s beautiful eyes were bloodshot, as if he had stayed up all
and asked out of concern, “H-How long has it been since you last
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