Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 371-380

Chapter 371

As soon as Grace left, Anastasia looked at Elliot as the man stood in front of her. Even though she tried hard to control her expression, she couldn’t contain the bitterness that spread in her heart.

Suddenly, Elliot let out a cough, which caused Rey to remind him, “President Presgrave, you forgot to take your medicine this morning.”

Anastasia’s gaze immediately locked on Elliot. For some reason, after two days of not seeing him, she felt that he had lost weight and his face had paled. Did he catch a cold?

He shook his head. When he looked at her, she quickly turned away, not wanting him to think that she was worried.

“I’m here to make a statement too,” uttered Elliot in a low voice.

“Okay. Go ahead!” After saying that, Anastasia turned around and wanted to leave.

Rey quickly took the opportunity to offer, “Miss Tillman, let me send you off.”

As she walked toward her car, he followed suit and said, “Please be gentle with President Presgrave. He’s sick.”

“Anyone can fall sick. Isn’t that normal?” Anastasia turned to him.

“No, President Presgrave is suffering from a severe cold and a heart problem this time. Ever since he returned from saving you that day, he hasn’t slept for two days. He started coughing last night and he doesn’t look well either. After a check-up, they discovered a problem with his cardiac regulation,” explained Rey.

As she tightened her grip on the door handle, she uttered, “Tell him to take his medication on time!”

“Sure. Drive safely, Miss Tillman.” Rey had mentioned everything that he had to say.

Once Anastasia left the police station, she drove to her father’s company. Throughout the drive, all she could think of was Elliot’s pale face. He’s an adult! How can he forget to take his medication? Even my son can remember such an easy task.

When Anastasia arrived at Tillman Constructions, she entered her father’s office. There were a few key personnel in a meeting with him as he instructed her to take a seat and sit in for the meeting.

She tried her best to understand their conversation. However, she wasn’t familiar with the construction industry at all, so she had a hard time comprehending the minutes of their meeting.

At lunchtime, Alex came. The moment he saw Anastasia, he couldn’t help but feel butterflies in his stomach like he usually did.

Knowing that Anastasia and Elliot would never end up together, Francis eagerly attempted to matchmake Alex with his daughter again.

Alex was a sensitive person, so he was ecstatic when he heard from Francis that he had a chance to woo her again!

Though he didn’t know why Anastasia had broken up with Elliot, it was still an ending that he anticipated!

“Anastasia, I’ll let Alex accompany you in the afternoon while I meet some friends,” said Francis to Anastasia.

She nodded in response. After experiencing the event that followed after picking up her son last time, Alex intentionally brought her for a tour of one of the departments. As expected, when Anastasia realized it was time to pick her son up from school, they didn’t have time to finish the tour.

“I should leave to pick Jared up now. Can you send me to his school, Alex?”

“Of course!” exclaimed Alex.

Then, he drove her to pick her son up where he silently observed her on the way there. He noticed how she looked gloomy throughout the car ride. It was obvious that she was having a rough time in her relationship.

When they arrived at the school, Anastasia rushed out of the car to meet Jared and left her phone in the car.

Two minutes after she left, her phone rang. Alex grabbed her phone and saw Elliot’s name on the screen. He picked it up intentionally and said, “Hello, President Presgrave? I’m sorry to inform you that Anastasia’s phone isn’t with her.”

“Who are you?” Elliot’s voice sounded chilly.

“I’m Alex Hunter. We’ve met before, President Presgrave.”

“Where is she?” an unhappy Elliot questioned.

“She’s gone to pick Jared up, and I’m waiting for her at the school gates. Is there something you want to tell her? I’ll pass on the message for you.”

“It’s fine.”After saying that, Elliot hung up the call.

Hearing that, Alex smirked. His purpose was to create a false impression that he was close with Anastasia so that Elliot would be jealous and disappointed in her.

Little did he know that this phone call was more than just a disappointment to Elliot.

Elliot, who was sitting in Rey’s car, suddenly felt suffocated and started coughing violently. Seeing that, Rey quickly parked his car by the roadside and opened the backseat door while asking, “President Presgrave, are you alright?”

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Elliot grabbed his collar, closed his eyes, and gasped, “It hurts!”

“Should I take you to the hospital?” Rey was so anxious upon seeing Elliot. It was his first time seeing Elliot so weak, after all.

“Send me to Anastasia’s house.” Doctors and their prescriptions couldn’t cure Elliot. In fact, Anastasia was the only one who could heal him.

“Don’t hold on anymore. You should go to the hospital this time,” Rey urged anxiously.

“I am well aware of my own body.” Elliot shut his eyes and ordered, “Send me there.”

Is Alex planning to have a meal or visit Anastasia’s house by sending her and Jared back home? Or is he trying to take the opportunity to take advantage of Anastasia?

He was a man, so he knew what other men thought. Moreover, he had been someone like that in the past.

Therefore, he had to drive Alex away, even if that meant being despised and resented by Anastasia.

Since he was unable to persuade him, Rey could only start the car and silently hope that Anastasia wouldn’t do something to provoke Elliot anymore.

After Anastasia entered the car with Jared, Alex asked, “Miss Tillman, should I send you home or pick up your car at the office?”

“Just send us home!” Since the next day was a weekend, Anastasia figured that she didn’t need the car, and she didn’t want to go back and forth with Jared.

Hearing that, Alex was delighted. He quickly thought about excuses to be invited into her house.

“By the way, you left your phone in the car just now. President Presgrave gave you a call.” Alex pretended to be reminded of the call.

“What did he say?” Anastasia inquired with a frown.

“He didn’t say anything in detail. Perhaps it was me who answered the call, so he didn’t sound happy. He just hung up the call,” Alex deliberately described Elliot as a cold person.

Anastasia knew Elliot well, and it did seem like something he would do.

When they arrived at Anastasia’s housing area, Alex suddenly asked urgently, “Miss Tillman, may I use your washroom? It’s a little urgent.”

Of course, Anastasia felt bad to reject him, so she nodded. “Sure. Come on, then!”

“Jared, is your bag heavy? Should I help you carry it?” Alex quickly tried to befriend Jared, wanting to win him over.

In response, Jared shook his little head and answered, “Nope. I can carry it myself.”

Though Jared was young, he could tell that Alex was trying to win over his mom’s heart. It wasn’t that he disliked Alex, but there was only one person who was qualified to be his future dad, and that person was Elliot.

“You’re a good boy, Jared,” praised Alex.

Just then, Anastasia halted in her steps. When she and Alex entered the premises, they saw two figures sitting on the bench—Elliot and Rey.

“Mr. Presgrave!” Jared immediately struggled to get out of Anastasia’s grip as he ran toward Elliot.

At the same time, Alex’s expression turned rigid. He didn’t expect to see Elliot here.

“Jared, I can’t carry you right now because I’m sick,” said Elliot.

“Are you sick? Did you take your medicine?” Jared asked with concern.

“Yeah! I’ve taken them.”

Rey, who was standing beside Elliot, leaned down and asked Jared, “Shall I bring you to the playground, Jared? Let’s give your mom and Mr. Presgrave some time to talk.”

Upon hearing that, Jared wondered, Since Mr. Presgrave is here, Mr. Hunter will probably leave!

“Okay, sure!” Jared nodded. He wanted to create opportunities for his mom and Mr. Presgrave.

Seeing that Rey had brought her son away, Anastasia turned to Alex. “Mr. Hunter, let’s go to my place!”

Elliot instantly furrowed his sharp brows upon hearing that. It turned out that this woman was bringing another man home!

“It’s fine, Miss Tillman.” Alex suddenly became a coward as he didn’t want to offend Elliot.

Anastasia knew that he had an urgent bladder. Moreover, he was just intimidated by Elliot, so she grabbed his hand and pulled him along while reassuring him, “You don’t have to be scared to come over to my place.”

Alex’s heart skipped a beat, but there was no doubt that Anastasia’s action had made his heart flutter. He nodded and apologized, “I’m sorry for the trouble.”

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Instantly, Elliot pulled a long face as jealousy took over him. Was Anastasia playing a game of push and pull with Alex right now?

“Stop right there, Anastasia.”

Elliot’s voice, which was laced with anger, sounded behind Anastasia.

When she turned around, Elliot had an awful look on his face. “May I help you, President Presgrave?”

“Mr. Hunter, I need to have a private talk with her. Can you leave us alone?” Elliot didn’t even bother looking at Alex. He merely stared at Anastasia, but underneath every word contained a warning.

Seeing that, Alex quickly smiled and replied, “Sure. I’ll take my leave, then.”

After saying that, he furrowed his brows intentionally to show that he was holding his bladder.

When Anastasia saw him suffering, she insisted, “Don’t bother with him, Mr. Hunter. Come on!”

Just like that, Alex followed Anastasia to her house.

When Elliot’s attempt to stop them was ignored, he could only stand by and watch as his beloved woman brought another man into her house.

A sudden wave of emotions pierced his heart like sharp needles.

He couldn’t stop his violent coughing, and due to the pain in his chest, his straight figure was now bent.

After walking several feet away, Anastasia could vaguely hear someone coughing behind her, so she turned to check.

All she saw was Elliot crouching on the ground.

The next moment, she was already rushing to him.

“Elliot! Elliot! What’s wrong?” Anastasia bent over to support his arm. “Where does it hurt?”

The heart-wrenching pain in Elliot’s chest was relieved a little by her presence. When he raised his head, she could see that his face had turned pale, and his eyes had lost focus. He even lost his usual wise and sharp appearance. Elliot seemed so weak that he was about to collapse at any time.

you come back?” Elliot grunted coldly as he pushed her aside and got up from the

suffer. Subconsciously, she tried to support him and suggested, “I’ll ask Rey to send you

said, she

a sulky child. “I’m not going to

fuss. Even if you want to be dead, don’t do it in front of me.” While fishing out

words instantly caused Elliot to gasp for air. “Are you trying to piss me

mouth. Just then, Alex arrived at the scene.

of your business.” Elliot’s cold gaze swept across

little upset with his attitude. Why was he being so rude to someone

there’s a mart.” Anastasia could only apologize to

worries. I’ll see you on Monday.” Alex smiled before turning

but Elliot snatched her phone away. “I said I don’t need to go to

case, where do you want to go?” Anastasia didn’t know what to

your house.” After saying that, Elliot grabbed her

was once again entangled with him though she didn’t

Elliot. It was obvious that Elliot was thinner now, and his complexion was a little pale. Under his sunken eyes were patches of dark circles, and even his stubble could be seen; it was as if

opening the door, she went to pour a glass of water for

sat on the sofa in a bad mood. Whenever he thought about Anastasia wanting

Monday? Are you guys dating?” Elliot held

glance, Anastasia replied, “I’ve decided to work at

Elliot choked on his water and started coughing violently. “What’s wrong?” Anastasia

your father’s company, or do you just want to see Alex every day?” When the question came out of

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talk to Mr. Hunter every day at

toward you?” Elliot was so

you also have ulterior motives toward me?” Anastasia thought this man was meddling too

Elliot fell silent.

allowed to pursue me, but when other men try to court me, they’re automatically

men just want your money and body. I don’t believe

now. Also, this had always been a matter of exchanging benefits, so this was no way to

take care of your health!” Anastasia said. Then, she sat on another couch and stared

she was chasing him out, Elliot frowned. “I’ll be having dinner at your

anything, and we shall not bother each

that case, you should’ve just left me downstairs to die just now.

about you next time.” Anastasia wasn’t the least

would you be glad to hear about my passing if I die one day?” Elliot suddenly stared at her with

heart shuddered, for this man sounded like he was cursing

panic, Anastasia blurted out, “Don’t say such nonsense, Elliot. How would I be happy if you died? My mom sacrificed

sincere, Elliot could

to live as long

looked at the time. It was almost 6.30PM, but this man was

start preparing dinner for Jared now. You can leave with

leaving,” Elliot

not making

just stay here.” Elliot narrowed his

kitchen. When she prepared the ingredients, she compromised in the

For Rey, he definitely wouldn’t stay

the child saw Elliot at home, he

Presgrave, are you having dinner at

“Yes!”

“Awesome!”

to take your pills later.” With that, Rey opened the

over to the kitchen on purpose and said to Anastasia, “Miss Tillman, please make sure President Presgrave

stunned, but Rey had already

the man on the couch. Did this man need her supervision just to take

the man on the couch stared at the figure bustling about in the kitchen. He was the least

knew that

kitchen, Anastasia sighed in exasperation. She knew that she didn’t want to see him again, but why couldn’t she steel herself enough to chase

and the dishes were spread on the table, Anastasia looked toward the man on the couch. “Should you take

“After,” the man replied.

have to take your medicine on time so that you

Elliot smiled

child. Elliot

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looked up and caught his gaze before lowering her head in panic. The nicer he was to her son,

glass of water for him and took the opportunity to thank Elliot. “Thank you for hiring the

this time had involved

as they can be convicted, I won’t go

ago, and if you

“Okay!” Elliot nodded.

take your medicine!” Anastasia

he

Why did he have so many pills to

frowned as she asked, worried that he had gone to

for her momentary concern did not escape his notice. He shook the pills onto his

and after Anastasia bathed her son, she emerged to see

extended side of the couch, his head on the back

Mommy. Don’t disturb Mr. Presgrave in his sleep.” The little guy immediately put a finger to his lips

quite late already, and he simply had to be woken up so

can go back to your room and sleep

Anastasia walked up to Elliot. The man was in a deep sleep, for

that his medicine was

but make

has fallen asleep in my

I have some matters to attend to,

bodyguards’ contact numbers? Can you get them

since it’s a rare occasion for President Presgrave to fall asleep so soundly, why don’t you let him rest at your place

Anastasia was speechless.

President Presgrave has been having problems with his sleep, and it

high in spirits, Anastasia couldn’t

have to share the room with her

the man sleeping on the couch. She thought that he should move to the bedroom since it was quite chilly outside, and his cold would definitely get

room!” Anastasia walked over and

to hear her. Anastasia stared at his handsome face and resorted to harsher means instead. Thus, she patted his face.

was very effective. Elliot lifted his thick eyelashes and looked

Mr. Osborne doesn’t

Elliot’s eyes. As expected

in warm water for

and took a warm foot bath. Then, he put his head on her pillow as he lay on her soft

helping Elliot settle in, Anastasia took a bath and slept next to her son. The little guy’s rosy cheeks squished against her chest, and she

exhausted as well,

experience in Hogland. All her surgeries were completed, and

return home. She had essentially switched out her entire head; her slightly squarish face was now

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her mind was being tortured with every passing second. She imagined how Anastasia was probably inseparable from Elliot right now, and perhaps by the time she rushed back, an

counted down the days as

tonight, Rey asked for a meeting with its current owner. When the owner heard that he would be paid two million in exchange for the CCTV recordings from five years ago, he was stunned. “The recordings from five years back have

that so?”

all the data stored in the server room were burned to ashes,” said the owner. He was also perplexed as he continued,

reported it to

much except for

eyes. There were too many coincidences; why was the server

owner took over the place, so he definitely knew nothing about the incidents that happened

found the manager and gave her a hundred thousand, asking her to make a list of all the veteran employees who had worked at the club for more

here for three years, so when Rey asked her about the server room, the

the security guards who have worked here the longest. All of them have been working

list of the employees who quit after the fire. The manager saw that he was handsome and generous with money, so she gave him all the information he

end, Rey locked onto a target—it was a

fire happened, so Rey suspected that someone had bribed him to set the place on fire before he

person Elliot sent to

Erica was so excited that she couldn’t sleep since she had been spending money for the past two days.

be so valuable and that she could get a million just by saying a few sentences about that

how important those few sentences were to

that they would tell the same story! If Elliot interrogated Hayley about it someday, and

fact that it was already

am!’ Unexpectedly, Hayley’s reply came

‘Let’s video call.’

moment, so let’s just

news about Elliot asking

Club?” Hayley was obviously furious on the other

wanted me to tell the truth, so what else could I do? I can’t

he knows that we plotted against Anastasia

him that we were

this gets out, it would put her son at a disadvantage, so she would

that, Erica was instantly elated. “This means that Anastasia will keep this a secret forever, then!

Club, he will definitely start investigating

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the future. Also, Hayley, where have you

vacation. Anyway, if Elliot asks you anything next time, don’t tell him more than is necessary. Also, try your best to pull him away from Anastasia. If not, when Anastasia becomes Mrs. Presgrave, we’ll both be

flirting with Elliot every day, seducing him with every tactic she knows. I’m helpless here, so please come

if Elliot visits you again, don’t be an

She hastily said, “Okay, I won’t say a word next

the depths of her swollen eyes. Fortunately, she was able to predict Elliot’s next move, and she had already bribed someone at the Abyss Club to

Elliot may be, he couldn’t possibly recover lost data. After all, those

time. No one

The security guard I bribed should’ve

security guard’s home. The

security guard truly lived here, so he

go out in the morning to

about to nap for a bit when a scooter suddenly passed by him. The scooter pulled up in front of him, and when Rey opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face. It was the security guard he

and Scott had obviously drunk

no CCTVs in this area. He immediately opened the car door

“W-Who are you?!”

the Abyss Club! The company has sent out some

heard there were gifts to be distributed, he immediately

Then, he grabbed a long, sharp tool

at Abyss Club, Scott? Who

that the sharp object against his waist

the question. Did you burn the server

waist, so he told the truth right away. “Please spare me! I didn’t do it because I

from him so

mask and sunglasses when she talked to me. I only know she’s a woman, and quite a young one at that. I’ve used up all the money, so I can’t give you anything even if you

said, “Get out of the

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