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

her light gold

opened, and Anastasia

more question from that

Jared up, the mother and son duo got into a cab and headed to the mall near

out, and the sky

their community, and so Anastasia decided they should get out of the cab and walk home. Just then, a

Oliver approaching them with a laptop bag on his

as surprised to find him

live here. You too?” he asked with a

Block 8. What

“I’m at Block 10.”

is this?” Jared

nice guy who returned my phone!” Anastasia smiled. She had brought it up to

you, Mr. Nice Guy!” Jared

just gotten off work?”

matter where I am.” With that, he tapped the fob to enter, then held the door for

and courteous. Right then, he was sizing the boy Anastasia was holding hands with. “Your son sure is a

“Thanks!”

can come to me for any computer problems. I deal with computers for a living, so

me

Block

It was a much more cost-effective solution than having to hail a cab wherever she went. With the savings she could use, she could buy a two hundred thousand

at which

passed with the blink of an eye, and

at all surprised, for Alexia wasn’t Alice’s match at all. Alice had a wide connection, and her family and friends were well

at Anastasia.

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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 of your capabilities, and don’t be lax

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

and she’s trying to make things hard for you in

concern, Felicia.” Anastasia pursed her lips and smiled, grateful for a wonderful friend

You decided to get one, then?” Out of curiosity, Felicie

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

anything catch your fancy?

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

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

decided on this model. Right on the spot, she paid the price in full with her card, and let the shop handle the paperwork and

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

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 one for picking up her phone

few days, Anastasia’s life had been very peaceful because it lacked

Elliot!

take the initiative to appear in front of her, Anastasia would have a

own subordinates didn’t get to meet him once in the span of a whole year, much

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

head. Why

to her draft. Just then, her landline rang. Anastasia looked up with her pretty eyes and hastily answered the call.

signing the document sent to you

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

just hope that it was Elliot? I can’t believe how

her heartbeat quickened a little. She reached out and picked up the

delayed your deadline by two days. Don’t you dare

work overtime tonight, and I’ll try my best to submit it

it by 10am tomorrow, I’ll deduct your

starting to bully Anastasia with her new position as the associate director. She would use every small mistake

Therefore, she returned to her drawing pad, but when she looked at the time, it was already 3.30pm.

and she had told him that Elliot would

be having dinner at

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miss him too much.” Anastasia looked at her son with

guy

too much, all right?” Anastasia said, then continued in a happier tone, “I may be getting my car tomorrow,

the best

little guy didn’t bother her. Anastasia continued working on her draft

the blue screen, she was at a loss.

drafts by 10 am tomorrow. If she couldn’t complete her work tonight,

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

few seconds, then immediately thought of someone: Oliver from Block 10. He was good with computers, but she couldn’t lug her computer out to be repaired, so she could only ask him over to have a

to be a trustworthy person. Anastasia looked at the time and knew she had to trouble him for help. I wonder if he

Oliver’s number. It rang for around eight seconds before a bright male voice sounded on the other end.

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?” Anastasia pleaded

there. Give me a

of course. Sorry for

at all,”

would be here to repair the computer in a bit. The little guy nodded. She also hastily changed

welcomed him in. Oliver was wearing a clean blue plaid shirt paired with jeans. As a programmer, he had unusually thick black hair,

No need to change into indoor slippers.”

her computer, and he had a thumb drive with him as he entered Anastasia’s bedroom.

I’ll fix your mommy’s computer first.” Oliver took the glass of water and set it aside, then began

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

opened his eyes. He had rushed back just to see

“Shall I accompany you?”

Elliot opened the car door and got out. He was already a familiar face to the security guards,

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 walked toward his destination. I wonder if that ungrateful woman had missed me in the

went over to unit number 1502 on the 15th floor of Block 8. He had owned a key before,

repair her computer. She frowned a little when she heard the knock on the door. Who could possibly

There was a notice stuck on her door in the afternoon, after all. Anastasia didn’t think twice, believing that it must

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could it be

for a few seconds. Then, she immediately frowned.

him.” The man expressed that he went to her house for

blocked his way. “My son is

blocked the door, his beautiful eyes narrowing. “You’re mad just because

Who? You can have meals with whoever

the master bedroom. “Anastasia, do you have a

words caused the man at the entrance to darken his expression. There’s another man

in your house?”

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

gaze. Then,

“Hey, Elliot—”

of the master bedroom and saw a man crouching and working on the computer tower. Oliver was disassembling the motherboard when he suddenly felt a chill run down his

the end, he couldn’t help but turn around to look. A tall and large man was standing at the door, staring at him

a sharp corner of the computer tower.

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

Anastasia immediately bent over and gripped Oliver’s palm. She felt terribly sorry at the sight of the wound. “Wait here. I’ll get some gauze and bandage

the man standing at the door watched the scene unfold, he felt like his

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

It’s nothing. Just get me a

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

a

what people meant by the overpowering contempt of a king. He was so shaken that he felt his heart tremble, for this man’s glare was

and took Oliver’s

popped

cold expression on Elliot’s handsome face immediately switched to a warm smile. “Yes, I passed by your home, so I came

The little guy poked his head in and immediately exclaimed,

he? I have only been away for a week, and

your computer to my house, and I’ll deliver it

You’re already so tired from work, so how

if I bring your device home. Do rest early, you guys.” With that, Oliver picked

so cold

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have such an

at the elevator and said with enthusiasm, “Oliver, I’ll treat you to

you tomorrow.” Oliver left with

the questioning gaze of the man standing at the door. She

he, and why is he helping you fix your computer?”

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

“Mr. Presgrave, Mr. Shaw lives right next to us. A week ago, my mommy left her phone in a cab, and Mr. Shaw was the one who picked it up and gave it back. Also,

son was a busybody, as he

After all, he would never allow the existence of

new car tomorrow. She said

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

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

what are you dallying

little guy said knowingly, “Okay. Mommy, Mr. Presgrave, keep chatting! Don’t fight, all

certain forceful man gripped Anastasia’s arm. A low voice warned, “Anastasia, don’t let people you

She struggled a little.

its cover. How are you so sure that 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.” Elliot’s heart was bunched up in anxiety. Does she not have the

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

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

In reality, he had finished his work

how dangerous he was, but now he was refusing to leave her house. “Elliot, stop fooling around and go home right now.” Anastasia reached

eyes, she

on him and asked out of concern, “H-How long has it been

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