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.

here? Why did you come back?” Elliot grunted coldly as

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

she fished out

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

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

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

quickly shut her mouth. Just then, Alex arrived at the scene.

business.” Elliot’s cold gaze swept

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

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

you on Monday.” Alex

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

to go?” Anastasia didn’t know what to do about

house.” After saying that, Elliot grabbed her phone and headed

realized that she was once

was thinner now, and his complexion was a little pale. Under his sunken eyes were

went to

bad mood. Whenever he thought about Anastasia wanting to bring Alex into her house, he couldn’t

you guys

“I’ve decided to

that, Elliot choked on his water and started coughing

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

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see and talk to Mr. Hunter every day at work,

ulterior motives toward you?”

also have ulterior motives toward me?” Anastasia thought

Elliot fell silent.

automatically criminals?” Anastasia reproached again. She had never

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

it was Anastasia’s turn to be silent. Even if Alex had such thoughts, her father needed him right now. Also, this had always been a matter

Anastasia said. Then, she sat on another couch and stared at him. “Leave

was chasing him out, Elliot frowned. “I’ll be

anything, and we shall

downstairs to die just now. Why would you care about me?” Elliot asked,

you next time.”

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

for this man sounded like

blurted out, “Don’t say such nonsense, Elliot. How would I be happy if you died? My mom sacrificed her life to save you, so you should treasure your own life

her words weren’t entirely sincere, Elliot could still

I’ll try my best to live as long as

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

late, and I should start preparing dinner for Jared now.

not leaving,”

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

no problem. I’ll just stay

up and made her way to the kitchen. When she prepared the ingredients, she compromised in the

he definitely wouldn’t stay behind for

brought the little guy home. When the

Presgrave, are you having dinner at

“Yes!”

“Awesome!”

you. Remember to take your pills later.” With that,

and said to Anastasia, “Miss Tillman, please make sure President Presgrave takes his

around, stunned, but Rey

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

at the figure bustling about in the kitchen. He

he knew that she wasn’t so

She knew that she didn’t want to see him again, but why couldn’t she steel herself enough to chase him

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

“After,” the man replied.

your medicine on time so that you can recover quickly,” Jared said in

Elliot smiled

some food on Elliot’s plate like a good child. Elliot gazed gently at the kid

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

Anastasia poured out a glass of water for him and took the opportunity to thank Elliot. “Thank you

had involved the help

be convicted, I

and if you

“Okay!” Elliot nodded.

take your medicine!”

There were a few bottles inside, and when he counted the pills, he had to take around eight of them in one

did he

as she asked, worried that he had gone

warmth in his heart, for her momentary concern did not escape his notice. He shook the pills onto his palm and swallowed them

her son, she emerged to see the man already

the extended side of the couch, his head on the back of the couch

The little guy immediately put a finger to his lips

and he simply had to be woken up

go back to your room and sleep first,”

guy went to bed as he was told. Then, Anastasia walked up to Elliot. The man was in a deep sleep, for he would usually sense if

it be that his medicine was putting him to

help but make a call

has fallen asleep in my house. Please

terribly sorry, Miss Tillman; I have some matters to attend to, so I’m afraid I can’t make

do you have his bodyguards’ contact numbers? Can you

so soundly, why don’t you let him rest at your

Anastasia was speechless.

problems with his sleep,

high in

to share the room

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 patted his shoulder

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

was very effective. Elliot lifted his thick eyelashes and looked at her with bleary eyes. “I can stay for

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

eyes. As expected of his

him so that he could soak his feet in warm water for a bit. If he

put his head on her pillow as he lay on her soft bed. Every breath he took was filled with a fragrance unique

slept next to her son. The little guy’s rosy cheeks squished against her chest, and she couldn’t help but lower her head and plant kisses

as well, and she

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

essentially switched out her entire head; her slightly squarish face was now oval, and she had also undergone epicanthoplasty so that

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the bed, her mind was being tortured with every passing second. She imagined how Anastasia was probably inseparable from Elliot right

days

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

that so?” Rey

a few months ago, there was a fire at my storehouse, and suddenly all the data stored in the server room were burned to ashes,” said the owner. He was also perplexed as he continued, “It seemed like some sort of

it to

fire. I didn’t lose much except for those data, so if you’re looking for recordings

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

the place, so he definitely knew nothing

to make a list of all the veteran employees who had

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

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

list of the employees who quit after the fire. The manager saw that he was handsome and generous

onto a target—it was

someone had bribed him to set the place on fire before he quit his job. Hence, Rey

the only person Elliot sent to

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 nearly

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

how important those few sentences were

discussion with Hayley so that they would tell the same story! If Elliot interrogated Hayley

so she hastily picked up her phone. Disregarding the fact that it was

I am!’ Unexpectedly, Hayley’s

‘Let’s video call.’

can’t do that at the moment, so let’s

the news about Elliot asking her for information. However,

You told him it was at the Abyss Club?” Hayley was obviously furious on the other end of the

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

all this, we’ll be done for. If he knows that we plotted

him that we were the ones

gets out, it would put her son at a disadvantage, so she would never tell Elliot the truth. Why else do you think we managed to

Anastasia will keep this a secret forever, then! We’ll

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?”

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the future. Also, Hayley, where have you been these

anything next time, don’t tell him more than is necessary. Also, try your best to pull him away from Anastasia. If

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

you again, don’t be an

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

gleeful look in the depths of her swollen eyes. Fortunately, she was able to predict Elliot’s next move, and she had

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

years was a long time. No one could possibly remember what

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

a certain security

truly lived here, so he decided to keep

of his age would go out in the morning to get groceries and

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 was looking for, Scott

2.00AM, and Scott had obviously

immediately opened the car door and

“W-Who are you?!”

Abyss Club! The company has sent out some gifts, so come and get yours.

when he heard there were gifts to be distributed, he immediately went

into the car. Then, he grabbed a long, sharp tool before holding it

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

he thought that the sharp object against his waist was a knife.

the question. Did you burn the server room on

being pressed closer to his waist, so he told the truth right away. “Please spare me! I

him so quickly. He asked again, “Who bribed

that. I’ve used up all the money, so I can’t give you

“Get out of the car. I’m not

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