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.”

this woman 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

visible, and her skin was crystal clear and fair—a typical beauty. She had long, silky, smooth hair, and her light

opened, and

question from that lady, and I’d…

got into

they came out, and the sky had already gone dark. With

community, and so Anastasia decided

to find Oliver approaching them

as surprised to find him

live here. You too?” he asked with

I live in Block 8. What

“I’m at Block 10.”

is this?”

phone!” Anastasia smiled. She had brought it up to Jared

it’s you, Mr. Nice Guy!” Jared

you just gotten off work?”

anyway, so it doesn’t matter where I am.” With that, he tapped

and courteous. Right then, he was sizing the boy

“Thanks!”

I deal with computers for

me treat you to

arrived at Block 8, Oliver

more cost-effective solution than having to hail

have a proper look at which car to

was away on a business 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 of the Deputy Director has

all. Alice had a wide connection, and her family and friends were well off, too, for they helped the retails under Alice’s management earn tens

glanced smugly at Anastasia. She had now become Anastasia’s

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will give our all to pull through this season. By the end of this month, everyone will be expected to submit double of your usual workload. Also, make sure you show me the extent

the meeting, Felicia knocked on Anastasia’s office door and came in with a cup of coffee, meaning

director, and she’s trying to make things hard for you in every aspect in the company. You should watch out in case you

it. Thanks for your concern, Felicia.” Anastasia pursed her lips

Out of curiosity, Felicie leaned over and peered at the screen of

convenient to hail rides to and from work every day, and the expenses add up quite a lot as well. It’d be

your fancy?

a car ever since I got my license, so I’ve decided on this hatchback.” Anastasia pointed at a smaller BMW hatchback. It

person. Anastasia gave it a test drive, and it was quite a decent experience. The performance

on this model. Right on the spot, she paid the price in full with her card, and

ready to drive the day after tomorrow, and Anastasia was also looking forward to the first car she would own in her life. This was an important milestone for normal folk like

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 one for picking up her phone the

days, Anastasia’s life had been very peaceful

Elliot!

that man didn’t take the initiative to appear in front of her,

his own subordinates didn’t get to meet him once in the span

Halfway through her drafting, Anastasia paused her actions before a domineering figure appeared in her mind. He should be back from his business

head. Why am I thinking about

rang. Anastasia looked up with her

sent to you just now?” Grace’s voice

Yes, I’m done. You can come and take it back.” With

wrong with me? Did I just hope that it was Elliot? I can’t believe how much

quickened a little. She reached out and picked up the call. “Hello, who

month? I’ve already delayed your deadline by two days. Don’t you dare slack off”

tonight, and I’ll try my best to

an eye on you. If you still haven’t submitted it by 10am tomorrow, I’ll deduct your performance

Alice was now starting to bully Anastasia with her new position as the associate director. She would

time, it was already 3.30pm. She was forced to give up and continue her work

before, and she had told him that Elliot would be away on a business

Mr. Presgrave come back today? Will he be having dinner at our house?” Jared had a look of expectation on his

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a busy man, Jared. He might never be coming again. Don’t miss him too much.” Anastasia looked at her son with a serious expression, trying

guy pouted because he missed

in a happier tone, “I may be getting my car tomorrow, so when I’ve gotten the hang of it,

Sure! All the best in

the little guy didn’t bother her.

faced with the blue screen, she was at a loss. What’s going on?

had to submit her drafts by 10 am tomorrow. If she couldn’t complete her

bought a car, and I’m tight on money. I need

for a few seconds, then immediately thought of someone: Oliver from Block 10. He was good with computers, but

person. Anastasia looked at the time and knew she had to trouble him for help. I wonder if he is working overtime

eight seconds before a bright male voice sounded on the other

you have time now? My computer just got the blue screen, but I have a bunch of drafts to submit by tomorrow. Can

be right there. Give me

course. Sorry

all,” Oliver said

nodded. She also hastily changed out of her pajamas and into a casual T-shirt and jeans, waiting for

was wearing a clean blue plaid shirt paired with jeans. As

here, Oliver! Come in, come in! No need to change

and he had a thumb drive with him as he entered Anastasia’s bedroom. The little guy also came over to watch as he passed Oliver a glass

took the glass of water and set it aside, then began to work

had his eyes closed. “President Presgrave, are you sure you don’t

eyes. He had rushed back just

“Shall I accompany you?”

door and got out. He was already a familiar face to the security guards, so the middle-aged guard

was 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

had owned a key before, but Anastasia had retrieved it, so he could only knock

intently watching Oliver repair her computer. She frowned a little when she heard the knock on the door. Who

worker coming to check the gas meter? There was 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

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could it

for a few seconds. Then, she immediately

Jared, so I’m here to see him.” The man expressed that he went to her house for her

way. “My son is asleep. Try again

eyes narrowing. “You’re mad just because I

a 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

a man’s voice came from the master bedroom. “Anastasia, do you have a screwdriver in your

darken his

in your house?” Elliot stared at her, his gaze

her computer. After some quick thinking, she raised her eyebrow on purpose. “President Presgrave, it’s not the best time for me to be seeing guests, so

at her with an unfriendly gaze.

“Hey, Elliot—”

man crouching and working on the computer tower. Oliver was disassembling the motherboard when he suddenly felt a chill run

help but turn around to look. A tall and large man was standing at the door, staring

and accidentally ran his palm against a sharp corner of

hastily pushed aside the man blocking the entrance. “Oliver, did you hurt

gripped Oliver’s palm. She felt terribly sorry at the sight of the wound. “Wait

door watched the scene unfold, he felt like his heart had been stabbed, and

her computer late at night. Moreover, this man just got a little scratch on his hand, but she was already reacting like

said hurriedly, “It’s fine. It’s nothing. Just get me a screwdriver,

came out and, getting annoyed at a certain someone standing in the way, said, “Elliot, can you not

a tight frown, glaring

instantly realized what people meant by the overpowering contempt of a king. He was so shaken that he felt his heart tremble,

in with her medicine kit. She hastily opened it and

moment, the little guy from the next room popped out. He exclaimed in surprise, “Mr. Presgrave!

face immediately switched to a warm smile. “Yes,

his head in and immediately exclaimed, “Is Mr.

this man? Who’s he? I have only been away for a week, and they have a new

to my house,

so tired from work, so how could I trouble you to work overtime to

faster if I bring your device home. Do rest early, you guys.” With that, Oliver picked up Anastasia’s computer tower and went out. At the door,

so cold

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but how could this man 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 that this

enthusiasm,

you tomorrow.” Oliver left

at the door. She said calmly, “You should go back as

fix your computer?” Elliot’s expression was

He’s a decent fellow who’s excellent at his job.” Anastasia quickly introduced, then felt a little annoyed. Why did she bother explaining?

Mr. Shaw was the one who picked it up and gave it

it’s late already. Go to sleep.” Anastasia felt like her son was a busybody, as he had no obligation to explain

that, Eliot was still a little upset. After all, he would never allow the existence of other

my mommy will get her new car tomorrow. She said she’ll bring me on

around to look at the woman. “You bought a car?

Anastasia had gotten it six years ago when she was in her second year of college, but she just never had a chance to

go to bed. It’s already 10 pm, so what are you dallying around for?”

“Okay. Mommy, Mr. Presgrave, keep chatting! Don’t fight, all right? I’m off to

soon as he closed the door, a certain forceful man gripped Anastasia’s arm. A low voice warned,

her wrist, which the man was holding. She struggled a little. “Oliver isn’t

he doesn’t have any indecent thoughts about you? There’s only you and Jared at home, so if you meet someone with bad intentions, both of you will be in danger.”

course. She had the ability to judge people, and to her, Oliver was considered a good person. “You’re also a very dangerous man to me. Please leave!” Anastasia took a step backward and tried to chase

all the men she knew, the one who had taken the most advantage of her and disrespected her the most was none other

tired. Let me crash on your couch.” Elliot didn’t want to leave because he was beat. In reality, he had finished his work beforehand so that

but now he was refusing to leave her house. “Elliot, stop fooling around and

at her, and when she peered into his eyes, she was shocked. This man’s beautiful eyes were bloodshot, as

her grip on him and asked out of concern, “H-How long has

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