Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 321-330

Chapter 321

Anastasia opened her closet, and next to the neat suits was a row of dresses. She rarely wore dresses, but the handful that she had were definitely capable of stealing the show.

In the end, she had chosen a tight, long-sleeved gray polka dot dress with a form-fitting waistline and a nice ruffled hem that accentuated her exquisite body figure.

Since having her son, she had not been dressed like this for a long time as her daily outfit consisted mostly of T-shirts and jeans.

At around 6.00PM, the entire staff from the Department of Design had arrived and all of them were well-dressed for the party. The ladies, in particular, were vying for the limelight to flaunt their beauty, and Alice was no exception. Although Aliona would be the center of attention at the party, they might also have a chance to be seen by Elliot.

The daily office outfits were no longer their battlefield. On the contrary, tonight was the perfect time to present a different side of themselves.

Aliona was the first to arrive and her appearance was particularly eye-catching. Those familiar with international fashion trends could recognize immediately that the sequined pearl dress she was wearing was the Chanel show’s latest fashion. Aside from that, people had also noticed the branded wristwatch and the necklace she was wearing. It was without a doubt that Aliona was the star of the show.

“Aliona, your watch is stunning. It must be exorbitant.” Someone tried to flatter Aliona.

“Not really,” Aliona replied with a gentle smile as she settled in her seat and the empty seat next to her must be reserved for Elliot.

People who already knew the price, like Alice, wouldn’t have to ask because this wristwatch was a limited edition, with only a few available in the country.

People who already knew the price, like Alice, wouldn’t have to ask because this wristwatch was a limited edition, with only a few available in the country.

It was obvious that Aliona came from a wealthy family background, and her purpose to enter the company was not to compete with her but to secure a rich husband like Elliot.

“What do you guys know? This is a limited edition and it is not available for the general public,” Alice said, intending to earn a good impression in front of Aliona.

Aliona said nothing but smiled as Alice’s flattering had worked on her. Riley had raised her with extravagance , so all of the food that she ate and the clothes that she wore had to be the best.

And to repay her godfather, she was to take down the Presgrave Group by marrying Elliot.

At this moment, Anastasia had arrived at the entrance and people’s attention was drawn to her. When she saw Felicia waving at her, she naturally walked toward Felicia and took a seat next to her.

What a coincidence; Anastasia’s seat was the exact opposite of Aliona’s.

“Hi, Anastasia. You have finally arrived,” Aliona greeted politely.

“I’m late. Sorry about that,” Anastasia apologized to everyone in the room. Under the lights, she lightly stroked her hair that was resting on her chest and that movement emanated an amorous atmosphere that stunned them for a moment.

Even if Anastasia seemed pitiful after being abandoned by Elliot, there was no doubt that she could marry into the purple with her gorgeous face.

Everyone had been used to the way she dressed in the workplace, so they never expected her to be as charming as a dazzling diamond after she was dressed up.

At that moment, Aliona’s heart skipped a beat as Anastasia had given her a great sense of crisis tonight.

The fact that Anastasia was here would most likely undermine Aliona’s presence, which was detrimental to her plan.

“Excuse me. I will be back in a moment,” Anastasia said to Felicia and walked toward the restroom.

Seeing that, Aliona’s expression changed. Then, she got up and headed toward the restroom as well.

Anastasia was slightly startled when she saw Aliona’s figure reflected in the mirror while washing her hands in the restroom.”

Aliona raised her head and brushed her long hair with her fingers to reveal her slender wrist with the branded wristwatch. Then, her red lips parted as she said, “Anastasia, out of goodwill, I think you will be better off leaving the party.”

Right then, Anastasia’s hand washing movement halted. She raised her head to glance at Aliona from the mirror and their eyes were locked on each other.

In that instant, Anastasia could sense the animosity that was coming from Aliona.

“Miss Dora, what do you mean by that?” Anastasia asked as she squinted her eyes.

Aliona crossed her arms and turned to face Anastasia. Her gaze looked intimidating. “Don’t you understand what I said? There will be a lot of affectionate interactions between me and President Presgrave tonight. I’m afraid that you can’t handle it,” she bragged.

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In order to drive Anastasia away, Aliona did not mind revealing her dark side as she was threatened by Anastasia’s beauty.

Anastasia stopped for a split second before discovering that this seemingly sweet and harmless girl had a dark side. “You two may go ahead and show off your affection. It won’t affect me.”

She elegantly caressed her long hair in the mirror and intended to leave.

When Aliona realized that Anastasia refused to leave the party, she reached out with her hand and clasped Anastasia’s wrist. Aliona narrowed her eyes and warned, “Anastasia Tillman. I hope that you can leave so you don’t disturb me and Elliot.”

That in itself was already a threat.

Anastasia blinked her eyes a few times and abruptly broke free from Aliona’s hands. “Don’t worry, I won’t disturb the two of you,” she stated.

“Elliot’s eyes are only on me now. Why do you need to be here and make a fool of yourself? So many people are watching!” The mockery in Aliona’s eyes intensified as she had always felt malice toward Anastasia and now, there was no need to hide them.

The old saying is right. Never judge a book by its cover. I learned my lesson here. “Miss Dora, are you lacking in self-confidence? Are you afraid that I’ll steal Elliot’s heart?” Anastasia smirked. She wanted Aliona to understand that she was not a pushover.

“Since you are so shameless and insist on staying at my welcome party, I can only say that you have thick skin.” Aliona snickered, intending to provoke her.

Anastasia was completely speechless. Shameless? Thick skin? Me?

“The cost of this dinner comes under the Department of Design’s expenses, and as a member of the said department, I am entitled to enjoy this benefit,” Anastasia retorted as she arched her eyebrow. Then, she pushed the door open and left the restroom.

After Anastasia left, Aliona bit her lips in annoyance as she had never thought that Anastasia was nobody’s fool.

After Anastasia returned to her seat, she pretended that nothing had happened.

“I just received a call from President Presgrave. He wants us to proceed with the dinner first,” Felicia whispered to Anastasia.

Hearing that, Anastasia froze for a second. So, he is not going to show up?

Soon after, Aliona had also returned to her seat. Her eyes were locked with Anastasia’s and there seemed to be an invisible war going on in the atmosphere. Since Aliona had exposed her true self, there will be no need for fake politeness toward Anastasia.

Is Elliot aware of Aliona’s hidden side? Anastasia thought to herself. Anyway, it was not something she should be concerned about.

It was up to him to decide what kind of woman he was going to marry.

Right then, the food was served.

“Since President Presgrave has yet to arrive, I will welcome Aliona on behalf of our Department of Design. Cheers to everyone,” Felicia stated as she stood up and held her cup.

Anastasia followed Felicia’s lead and held her cup while she glanced at Aliona, who did not hide her gaze.

The long table that held more than twenty people was full of dishes and desserts as everyone had started to eat.

While everyone was eating, Aliona gave Anastasia a malice gaze and took out her phone to dial Elliot’s number. When the other end answered, she asked in a deliberately affectionate tone, “Why haven’t you come yet, Elliot? We’re all waiting for you!”

Anastasia, who sat across from Aliona, could hear everything she said on the phone. After she heard the phone conversation, she couldn’t help but reach for her wine glass and took two sips depressingly.

“Don’t drink too much.” Felicia leaned over and reminded her in her ear.

Only then did Anastasia realize she had almost finished the whole glass of wine. She looked at Felicia and gratefully nodded.

Ten minutes later, the waiter’s greeting voice had drawn everyone’s attention to the main entrance.

Elliot was late, but no one said anything. Under the lights, they could see that he was dressed neatly in a black shirt with suit pants and he walked elegantly toward their table.

The lights had cast a dark shade on his body, which made him look colder and indifferent.

“Sorry for keeping everyone waiting,” Elliot apologized. Then, he gazed around and found the empty seat next to Aliona, so he walked to the seat directly.

However, when he noticed Anastasia was sitting across the table, his deep eyes flashed for a few seconds of consternation. She is surprisingly attractive and amorous tonight. Did she dress up specially?

A faint smile flickered in Elliot’s eyes as if he could see through her intention to dress up beautifully.

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Anastasia’s long locks were swept to one side as she glared into his ocean eyes. Her own eyes looked as though there were stars in them as they reflected the light on the room.

She also looked like a red rose that had emerged from a bed of snow—despite how thorny she was, she was a beauty that no one could resist.

Elliot’s mood began to fluctuate violently because he could feel how strong her jealousy was.

“You are late, Elliot. Your punishment is to drink a glass.” Aliona immediately brought a glass of red wine in front of him, and she smiled sweetly as she propped her chin in her hands.

“That is right! President Presgrave, you have to show us!” Alice was also fanning the flames.

Without saying a word, he picked up the wine glass and elegantly drank its content in one gulp. The light shone on the buttons of his French cuff shirt as the dark gemstones flashed a deep blue color.

In short, he was elegant, extravagant and fatally charming.

Anastasia’s eyes were half-lidded as she gloomily brought her beer to her mouth. Everyone was watching the man across from her drinking as a punishment, but all she wanted to do was drink by herself.

While remaining in the same pose as earlier, Aliona was looking at him with eyes full of admiration. Elliot, on the other hand, was enjoying the punishment in front of everyone.

The entire scene was an eyesore for Anastasia.

Is my glass extremely small? Why is the glass empty after just a few sips? she thought grumpily. She could only pour herself another glass before bringing it to her lips again. Without Felicia noticing, half of Anastasia’s beer bottle had already been emptied.

“Elliot, have something to eat!” After Aliona finished speaking, she reached over to place some food on his plate.

The man, however, only responded in a low voice, “I will do it myself.”

Aliona could feel her heart jolt upon hearing his cold words. She didn’t dare act casually with him after that. As Elliot took his fork to eat, his gaze shifted to the woman across from him who was moodily downing one drink after another.

Anastasia’s eyes were fixated on one spot, but her drinking never ceased once.

At that sight, Elliot furrowed his eyebrows when he saw it and he reminded her, “Anastasia, don’t drink too much.”

at one go again. After she drank it, she clicked her tongue and he could tell from her gaze that

her because it seemed like she was drinking herself

sort of special relationship!” Alice brought it up to Aliona to start

knew that these were the kinds of topics Aliona liked

Alice had expected, Aliona elegantly put down her glass and she smilingly boasted, “To tell you the truth, my dad and Elliot’s father have been good

they heard her words. None of them had expected her to come from

good friend meant that

a relieved breath and was glad that she had not told Hayley about this. If

and that she had not secured the position as Mrs. Presgrave. Seems like Anastasia is out of luck as well even after everything that happened

up a few notches when she turned to look

though Anastasia didn’t directly meet her gaze, she could feel how Aliona felt, now that Aliona

that you don’t know from now on. I will make sure to help you if I can.” Alice took the

of hers,

Anastasia’s presence known. She wanted everyone to look at Anastasia who looked like an abandoned wife. “What are you doing there drinking

up from the seat instead of answering Alice. “I

go with you,” a worried Felicia offered after noticing that 2 beer bottles in front

realize it

the

Anastasia weakly leaned against the door frame for support, Felicia quickly

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fine,” Anastasia answered with a nod of her head. All she wanted now was

bad for her. “There is no need

am fine.” Anastasia forced herself to

the table when Anastasia’s phone on the table suddenly rang. Elliot took a glance and he stood up to reach

words on

is he calling Anastasia? As he was annoyed to see the

to unlock Anastasia’s phone’s facial recognition, he also took the opportunity to save his own face

you have a dinner event. Did you drink alcohol?

flashed across the bottom of his eyes. Since when has she

again. ‘Tell me your address. I

the phone and he eventually put

the man’s

he would allow another man to take advantage of Anastasia

back, Elliot

wrong, Elliot?” Aliona asked as she pretended to

he only replied casually,

Anastasia started

Felicia.” She raised her blurry gaze and pleaded in barely coherent words,

Let’s go! I don’t want to

her wait by the exit while she

back to the table, she loudly announced, “Anastasia is drunk. I will be sending her home. Enjoy the rest of your evening,

he looked to Anastasia’s seat with squinted eyes, only to see that the beer bottles in front of her were all empty. Darn it, he quietly cursed.

felt like she was on clouds as she stood by the elevator and it was difficult for her to even stand. Felicia had to hold Anastasia to make sure she didn’t fall

pushing his chair back. He was holding both his car keys and Anastasia’s phone in his big palms as he

at his sudden action, and

of

immediately changed after that. Everyone

exactly Elliot had rushed

might be the final victor after

the slightest bit of interest in her despite the crazed rumors that

cared about Anastasia. It was at that moment

she figured it

dimly lit car park. A man’s deep voice

sound of the voice and she saw Elliot walking toward them with his car key in his hand. He then unlocked the doors of his sedan

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Felicia caringly reminded, “President Presgrave, please

in a low voice. Then, he opened

looked at him driving off with Anastasia in his car. She already knew that he was the reason why Anastasia drank to the point

held her forehead in her hand to suppress the excruciating headache as she said in the direction of the driver’s seat. “Felicia, take me to any nearby hotel. I don’t want to

such a terrible mood and if they did, she would be grateful to

answered from the driver’s seat, “Is anyone taking care of your

home,”

dizzier as the car moved, she quickly slumped

grabbed her phone with his long fingers and sent Francis a message in her name that she would be spending

prompt reply that she didn’t have to worry about her son came shortly after Elliot

was still capable of thinking and emotions. She started to mumble in her drunken state toward the driver, “Felicia, let me tell you a secret. Elliot is an

scolding him behind his back, but he soon tilted his head toward her and asked, “So, do you like him? Or do you

him.” Her voice sounded like she was

how drunk she behaved and he tried probing again, “You are telling me that you hate him even though you

of him… I would be an idiot for liking him…”

He can like whoever the hell he

was. The car was only filled with sounds that sounded like ‘b*stard’, ‘trash’ and ‘I don’t ever want to see him’ before

have

was somewhat heartbroken. I must have really hurt her this

figure in his backseat before he sighed.

woman into the hotel lobby in his arms, the manager of the hotel

soft bed before he reached out to brush away a few strands of hair on her forehead. Then, he pressed

on her, her glassy eyes shot open

head had been so occupied with him these 2 days

you in my dreams anymore.” After saying that, she reached out to slap herself on her forehead a few times. It was as

herself and he quickly pulled her

hitting yourself for?” he

locks, the corners of her eyes and the fair skin on her face had been tinted with a pinkish hue due

was when he couldn’t lay his hands

neck first thing the next morning if

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2 inches away from Anastasia before he said in a hushed voice, “I was wrong, Anastasia. Can you please forgive me?

lying…” she rebutted through clench

face between his palms. “I am

man in breathing distance from her. Taking in the handsome features on his face, she couldn’t help but acknowledge the reason why so

her. His gaze then fell to her slightly quivering pink and pouty lips. They looked like they were quietly inviting

to hold back any longer and he started listening to his heart as he slowly leaned in. The woman dazedly blinked at him before a sudden discomfort in her stomach slapped her as

Anastasia started to painfully hurl her

he quickly gave her gentle pats on her back to help

was so

She puked so much that

gave the front desk

procedure and when the other suite was ready for them to use, Elliot carried the now unconscious

looked at him. They left the room after they had helped Elliot and Anastasia change rooms, and they couldn’t help but silently exclaim about

big bathroom of the presidential suite before he brought the woman on the sofa

conscious mind, she was somewhat aware that she was soaking in warm water one second and in a soft bed the

and stared at the sleeping woman with predatory eyes. Even though Anastasia was covered with a blanket, she was

to seduce Elliot, she was stupid enough to reveal

of the night, Anastasia was so thirsty that she called out to

over to the bed. After hearing what she wanted, he quickly brought a glass of warm water and fed it

into the warmth of his embrace as she wrapped her arms around his

glass down and caressed her long locks before he lowered his head to kiss

of the night until the first

disturbed by the brightness in her eyelids, she

white bathrobe and she slowly looked up. She

she had been electrified in that instant. She quickly pulled her hands away

then. Didn’t I come to the hotel with Felicia? Why did I wake up with Elliot in

is Felicia?” She lowered her gaze and saw that she had been changed out of her dress and into a bathrobe. She didn’t feel like she had anything else other than the fluffy white piece of cloth. “My—my clothes…

a white lie, Elliot answered, “You threw up last night. You were changed out of your

dream and reality when a strong arm carried her into the

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to expect if he were to tell Anastasia that he was

and questioned him with suspicious eyes, “Why are you in

of taking care of

he had on before her heart seemed to come to a

panicked. Did

casually reminded her then. “You threw up

her cheeks started heating up. She did vaguely remember puking,

had no choice but to believe Elliot for

him as she turned to look the other way.

the rumor regarding Aliona and me that has been going around these 2 days.”

wanting to spare him the time of her day for him

Elliot continued to say, “Would you believe me if I

From him giving flowers with a pair of couple’s bracelets to Aliona

don’t care who is involved in the rumors regarding you. I am going home now.” Anastasia started looking for her bag after she said her

up and grabbed her

face was red with anger as she looked at the relentless man.

out,” he commandingly interrupted as his arms tightened

as she gritted, “Do I have the choice to not

without beating around the bush. “Answer my question first, then. Why did you pick up Jared with Alex on Wednesday? Have I ever crossed your mind when you were spending time alone and flirting with him?

froze when she heard his words. She hadn’t expected him to know that she

had actually placed her phone on silent when he called. She didn’t call him back after that because she didn’t see the need to do

next day. I purposely didn’t clear up the rumor. I intentionally went to the restaurant that you were at to let you see us. I purposely called you to my office to see my order on the pair of couple’s bracelets. Everything I did was because I was jealous of you and Alex. I only

on. He started the rumors just

behind for a full minute, she was suddenly curious about the whereabouts of the other bracelet.

“It is in my drawer. Come and get it from my

me?” she asked, shocked. Isn’t it supposed

jewelry with me?” His dark

given him an answer yet when a smile suddenly appeared on Elliot’s face. “Why did you drink so much last night?”

to?” After having been found

free, she was back in

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