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.

leave me alone here? Why did you come back?” Elliot grunted

she tried to support him and suggested, “I’ll

she fished

away like a sulky

be dead, don’t do it in front of me.” While fishing out her phone, Anastasia

for air. “Are you trying to piss

her mouth. Just then, Alex arrived

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

was he being so rude to someone who was just concerned

left from here, there’s a mart.” Anastasia could only apologize to Alex since she

you on Monday.” Alex smiled before turning to

snatched her phone away. “I said I

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

house.” After saying that,

that she was once again entangled with him though she didn’t want

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 seen; it was as if he hadn’t been taking care of

the door, she went to pour a glass

in a bad mood. Whenever he thought about Anastasia wanting to bring Alex into her house,

he’ll see you on Monday? Are you guys dating?” Elliot held the glass in his hand and

Anastasia replied, “I’ve decided to work at

water and started coughing violently. “What’s wrong?” Anastasia asked in

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

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Mr. Hunter every

that this man has ulterior motives toward you?” Elliot was

you also have ulterior motives toward me?” Anastasia thought this man was meddling too much, and it was no wonder that he got so

Elliot fell silent.

allowed to pursue me, but when other men try to court me, they’re automatically criminals?” Anastasia reproached again. She had never seen a man so

a home. Other men just want your money and body. I don’t

now. Also, this had always been a matter of

of your health!” Anastasia said. Then, she sat on another couch and stared at him. “Leave after you’ve finished

chasing him out, Elliot frowned.

owe each other anything, and we shall not bother each other,” Anastasia

that case, you should’ve just left me downstairs to die just now. Why would you care about me?” Elliot asked,

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

about my passing if I die one day?” Elliot suddenly stared at her with

heart shuddered, for this man sounded

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

though her words weren’t entirely sincere, Elliot could

try my best to live as long as

It was almost 6.30PM, but this man was still hanging

I should start preparing dinner for Jared now. You

leaving,” Elliot

can starve, then. I’m not making meals for you,”

no problem. I’ll just stay here.”

she prepared the ingredients, she compromised in the end

he definitely wouldn’t

the little guy home. When the child

having dinner

“Yes!”

“Awesome!”

you. Remember to take your pills later.” With that, Rey opened the door and

purpose and

stunned, but Rey had

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

figure bustling about in the kitchen. He was the least

knew that

to see him again, but why couldn’t she steel herself enough to chase him away every time he

on the table, Anastasia looked toward

“After,” the man replied.

to take your medicine on time

smiled

Jared put some food on Elliot’s plate like a good child. Elliot gazed gently at the kid as if Jared were

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her head in panic. The nicer he was to her son, the

out a glass of water for him and

time had involved the help of his

are gathering evidence; as soon as they can be convicted, I won’t go easy

case years ago, and if you need my dad’s help, you

“Okay!” Elliot nodded.

take your

opened the plastic bag. There were a few bottles inside, and when he counted the pills, he

did he have so many

Anastasia frowned as she asked, worried that he had gone to the

his heart, for her momentary concern did not escape his

and after Anastasia bathed her son, she emerged

of the couch, his head on the back

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

had to be woken up so that Rey could take him home

to your room and sleep

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

his medicine

but make a

has fallen asleep in my house. Please come and fetch

Miss Tillman; I have some matters to attend to, so I’m

you have his bodyguards’ contact numbers? Can you get them to pick him

asleep so soundly, why don’t you

Anastasia was speechless.

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

too high in spirits, Anastasia couldn’t help

share the

the man sleeping on the couch. She thought that he

sleep in the room!” Anastasia walked over and patted his

didn’t seem to hear her. Anastasia stared at his handsome face and resorted to harsher means instead. Thus, she patted his face. “Elliot,

and looked at her with bleary

Osborne doesn’t have

grinning look flashed across Elliot’s eyes. As expected of his trusty assistant, Rey knew

water to him so that he could soak his feet in warm water for a

on her pillow as he lay on her soft

rosy cheeks squished against her chest, and she

was exhausted as well, and

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

head; her slightly squarish face was now oval, and she

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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 engagement would already be in the

down the days as she suffered

a meeting with its current owner. When the owner heard that he would be paid two

is that so?”

a fire at my storehouse, and suddenly all the data stored in the server room were burned to

reported it to

didn’t lose much except for those data, so if you’re looking for recordings from five years ago, they’re

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

been too long since this new owner took over the place,

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 than five

the requirements, but she had only worked here for three years, so when Rey asked her about the server room, the manager immediately said, “We rarely

have worked here the longest. All of

manager saw that he was handsome

was a security guard

happened, so Rey suspected that someone had bribed him to set the place on fire before he quit his job. Hence, Rey believed that he’d be able to get some

the only person Elliot sent to investigate this in secret, and even his

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

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

how important those few sentences

same story! If Elliot interrogated Hayley about it someday, and Hayley’s version of the story

picked up her phone. Disregarding the fact that it was already way past midnight,

am!’ Unexpectedly, Hayley’s reply came

‘Let’s video call.’

moment, so let’s just have a

the news about Elliot asking her for information. However, she decided to keep the

Abyss Club?” Hayley was obviously furious on the other

else could I do?

for. If he knows that we plotted against Anastasia together, do you think he’ll let

the matter, Anastasia might tell him that we were the ones

at a disadvantage, so she would never tell Elliot the truth. Why else do you

Anastasia will

Now that you’ve mentioned the Abyss Club, he will definitely start

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I won’t say anything in the future. Also,

don’t tell him more than is necessary.

every tactic she knows. I’m helpless here, so please come back soon, Hayley! We

and if Elliot visits you again, don’t be an idiot and start

fear the consequences. She hastily

eyes. Fortunately, she was able to predict Elliot’s next move, and she had already bribed someone at the Abyss Club to burn down the server room inside the

recover

one could possibly remember what happened five

was still on edge. The security guard I bribed should’ve resigned by

security guard’s home. The rundown house looked especially dim under

the security guard truly lived here, so he

age would go out in

The scooter pulled up in front of him, and when Rey opened

currently 2.00AM, and Scott had obviously drunk

told Rey that there were no CCTVs in this area. He immediately opened the car door and walked out, calling to the man,

“W-Who are you?!”

The company has sent out some gifts, so come and get yours. It’s

a greedy man, so when he heard there were gifts to be distributed, he immediately went over to

Then, he grabbed a long, sharp tool before holding

room at Abyss Club, Scott? Who

that the sharp object against his waist was a knife. He immediately froze in

question. Did you burn the server room on

right away. “Please spare me! I didn’t do it because I wanted to. Someone gave me 100,000 to

answer from him so quickly. He asked again, “Who

that. I’ve used up all the money, so I can’t give you anything even if you take me to the police station.” Scott thought that Rey had been sent by the Abyss Club

“Get out of the car. I’m not here to give

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