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.

back?” Elliot grunted coldly as he

Anastasia’s heart to watch him suffer. Subconsciously, she tried to support

she fished out her

head away like a sulky child. “I’m not going to the

you want to be dead, don’t do it in front

to gasp for air. “Are you trying to piss me off

Just then, Alex arrived at the scene.

business.” Elliot’s cold gaze swept across

Why was he being so

there’s a mart.” Anastasia could only apologize to Alex since she couldn’t leave

on Monday.” Alex smiled before

tried to call Rey again, but Elliot snatched her phone away. “I said I don’t need to

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

your house.” After saying that, Elliot

once again entangled with him

Anastasia stared at 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

door, she went to pour a

wanting to bring Alex

he’ll see you on Monday? Are you guys dating?” Elliot

sparing him a glance, Anastasia replied, “I’ve decided to work

his water and started coughing violently. “What’s

want to see Alex every day?” When

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“Of course. I see and talk to Mr. Hunter every day at work, so what’s

you know that this man has ulterior motives toward you?” Elliot was so angered that he clenched his

toward me?” Anastasia thought this man was meddling too much, and it was

Elliot fell silent.

men try to court me, they’re automatically criminals?” Anastasia reproached again. She had never seen a man

that I can give you and Jared a home. Other men just want your money and body. I don’t believe that Alex doesn’t intend on taking over your dad’s

be silent. Even if Alex had such thoughts, her father needed him right now. Also, this had always been a matter of exchanging benefits, so this

said. Then, she sat on another couch and stared at

frowned.

can’t. We don’t owe each other anything, and we shall not bother each other,” Anastasia

me downstairs to die just now. Why would you

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

to hear about my passing if I die one day?” Elliot suddenly stared at her with a serious look as he spoke

man sounded like he was

nonsense, Elliot. How would I be happy if you died? My mom

though her words weren’t entirely sincere, Elliot could still feel her

as long as

It was almost 6.30PM, but this man was

dinner for Jared now. You

not leaving,” Elliot

not

problem. I’ll just stay

the kitchen. When she prepared the ingredients, she compromised in the end and included his

definitely wouldn’t

the child saw Elliot at home,

having dinner at

“Yes!”

“Awesome!”

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

the kitchen on purpose and said

but

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

in the kitchen. He was the least bit worried

knew that she wasn’t

she didn’t want to see him

dinner was ready and the dishes were spread on the table, Anastasia looked toward the man on the couch. “Should you take your medicine before or

“After,” the man replied.

you have to take your medicine on time so

smiled as he

Jared put some food on Elliot’s plate like a good child. Elliot gazed gently

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his gaze before lowering her head in panic. The nicer

glass of water for him and took the opportunity to

case this time had involved the help

soon as they can be convicted, I won’t go easy on them.” There was a cold gleam in Elliot’s

you need my dad’s help, you can just call him

“Okay!” Elliot nodded.

your medicine!”

he counted the pills, he

did he have so

reputable doctor?” Anastasia frowned as she asked, worried that he

felt warmth in his heart, for her momentary concern did not escape his notice. He shook the pills onto

ticked by, and after Anastasia bathed her son, she emerged to see the man already asleep

couch, his head on the back of the couch as he

The little guy immediately

thought that it was quite late already, and he simply had to be woken up so that

go back to your room and sleep first,” Anastasia

in a deep sleep,

medicine was

make a call to

asleep in my house. Please come

some matters to attend to, so I’m afraid I can’t

do you have his bodyguards’ contact numbers?

occasion for President Presgrave to fall asleep so soundly, why

Anastasia was speechless.

been having problems with his sleep, and it has been

that Elliot didn’t seem too high in spirits, Anastasia couldn’t

would have to share the room with

Anastasia looked at the man sleeping on the couch. She thought that he should move to the

room!” Anastasia walked over

at his handsome face and resorted to harsher means instead. Thus, she patted his face. “Elliot, go sleep on my

and looked at her with

late already, and Mr. Osborne doesn’t have time to fetch you,” Anastasia said

expected of his trusty assistant, Rey knew

Elliot sat on the bed, Anastasia brought half a bucket of water to him so that he could soak his feet in warm

cooperated and took a warm foot bath. Then, he put his head on her pillow as he lay on her soft bed. Every breath he took was filled with a fragrance unique to

took a bath and slept next to her son. The little guy’s rosy cheeks squished against her chest,

as well, and she soon

had just survived a near-death experience in Hogland. All her surgeries were completed, and the doctor

head; her slightly squarish face was

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second. She imagined how Anastasia was probably

down the days as she

at Abyss Club, and tonight, Rey asked for a meeting with its current owner. When the owner heard that he would be paid two million

is that

server room

you reported it to

fire. I didn’t lose much except for those data, so

of Rey’s eyes. There were too many coincidences; why was the server room the only place to

new owner took over the place, so he

hundred thousand, asking her to make a list of all the veteran employees who had

the requirements, but she had only worked here for three years, so when Rey asked her about the server room, the

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

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

was a

to set the place on fire before he

ago. Rey was the only person Elliot sent to investigate this

excited that she couldn’t sleep since she had been spending money for the past two

and that she

idea how important

same story! If Elliot interrogated Hayley about it someday, and Hayley’s version of the story was different from hers, Elliot would find out

picked up her phone. Disregarding the fact that it was already

Unexpectedly, Hayley’s reply came

‘Let’s video call.’

moment, so let’s just have a voice

the call went through, Erica blurted out the news about Elliot asking her for information. However, she

was at the Abyss Club?” Hayley was obviously furious on the

could I do?

all this, we’ll be done for. If he knows that we plotted against Anastasia together, do you

Anastasia might tell him that we were the

son with that host. If news of this gets out, it would put her son at a disadvantage, so she would never tell Elliot the truth. Why else do

“This means that Anastasia will

information exactly because Anastasia refused to say anything about it. Now that you’ve mentioned the Abyss Club, he will definitely start investigating that place. Erica, can you not cause so much trouble for both of us?” Hayley

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anything in the future. Also, Hayley, where have you been

came up, so I went overseas for a 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.

seducing him with every tactic she knows. I’m helpless here, so please come back soon, Hayley! We can fight against her

Elliot visits you again,

was beginning to fear the consequences. She hastily said, “Okay, I won’t say

her swollen eyes. Fortunately, she was able to predict Elliot’s next

be, he couldn’t possibly recover lost data.

No one could possibly remember what happened

on edge. The security guard I bribed should’ve

and immediately went to a certain security guard’s home. The rundown house looked especially dim under

to figure out if the security guard truly lived here, so he decided to keep watch

would go out in the morning to get groceries and

him, and when Rey opened his eyes, he saw

obviously drunk some alcohol, for

no CCTVs in this area. He immediately opened the car door and walked out,

“W-Who are you?!”

Club! The company has sent out some gifts, so come

be distributed, he immediately went over to the car. What gifts will I

grabbed a long,

the server room at Abyss Club, Scott? Who ordered you to do

was a little drunk, so he thought that the sharp object against his waist was a knife. He

burn the server room on

felt the knife being pressed closer to his waist, so he told the truth right away. “Please spare me! I didn’t

answer from him

a 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

door, and said, “Get out of the car. I’m not

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