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.

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

pained Anastasia’s heart to watch him suffer. Subconsciously, she tried to support him and suggested, “I’ll ask

she

his head away like a sulky child.

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

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

her mouth. Just then, Alex arrived at the scene. “Are you alright, President

business.” Elliot’s cold gaze swept across

his attitude. Why was he being

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

see you on Monday.” Alex

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

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

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

she was once again entangled with him though

was thinner now, and his complexion was a little pale. Under his sunken eyes were patches of dark circles, and even his stubble

went to pour a glass of

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

Alex say he’ll see you on Monday? Are you guys dating?” Elliot held the glass in

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

started coughing violently. “What’s

or do you just want to see Alex every day?” When the

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

has ulterior motives toward you?” Elliot

your own business. Moreover, don’t you also have ulterior motives toward me?” Anastasia thought this man was meddling too much, and it was

Elliot fell silent.

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

you so that I can give you and Jared a home. Other men just want your money and body. I don’t believe

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 was no way to measure

said. Then, she sat on another couch and stared at him. “Leave after you’ve finished

out, Elliot frowned. “I’ll be having dinner at your

and we shall not bother each

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

you next time.”

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

for this man sounded like

if you died? My mom sacrificed her

sincere,

long as I can,” Elliot

time. It was almost 6.30PM,

preparing dinner for Jared now. You can leave

leaving,”

I’m not making meals for you,” Anastasia

problem. I’ll just stay

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

For Rey, he definitely

the child saw Elliot

you having dinner

“Yes!”

“Awesome!”

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

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

around, stunned, but Rey

the couch. Did this man need her supervision

figure bustling about in the kitchen. He was the least bit worried about not getting dinner

knew that

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

looked toward the man on

“After,” the man replied.

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

smiled

plate like a good child. Elliot gazed gently at the kid as if Jared were his

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gaze before lowering her head in panic. The nicer

poured out a glass of water for him and took

time had involved the help of

police are gathering evidence; as soon as they can be convicted, I

case years ago, and if you need

“Okay!” Elliot nodded.

your medicine!”

opened the plastic bag. There were a few bottles inside, and when he counted the pills, he had to take around eight of them

did he

a reputable doctor?” Anastasia frowned as she asked, worried

concern did not escape his notice. He shook the pills

and after Anastasia bathed her son, she emerged to see

sat on the extended side of the couch, his head on the back of the couch as he closed

sleep.” The little guy immediately put a finger

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

your room and

The man was in a deep sleep, for he would usually sense if she went near him. Now, he slept as if he had lost all

that his medicine was putting him

couldn’t help but make a

President Presgrave has fallen asleep in my house. Please

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

contact numbers? Can you get

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

Anastasia was speechless.

having problems with his sleep, and it has been affecting his recovery too. Sorry

in

the room

with Rey, Anastasia looked at 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

the room!” Anastasia walked over and patted his

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

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

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

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

he could soak his feet in warm water for a bit. If he didn’t soak his

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

a bath and slept next to her son. The little guy’s rosy cheeks

was exhausted as well, and she

experience in Hogland. All her surgeries were completed, and the doctor said they were a huge

could hardly wait to return home. She had essentially switched out her entire head; her slightly squarish face was

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mind was being tortured with every passing second. She imagined how Anastasia was probably inseparable

down the days as

had been multiple ownership changes 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 in exchange for the CCTV recordings from five years ago, he was stunned.

is that so?” Rey

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 circuit

you reported it to the

for those

the depths of Rey’s eyes. There were too many coincidences; why was the server

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

gave her a hundred thousand, asking her to make a list of all the veteran

so when Rey asked her about the server room, the manager immediately said, “We rarely go there,

worked here the longest. All of them have been working here for more

the fire. The manager saw that he was handsome and generous with money, so she

target—it was a security guard who had quit

quit only three days after the fire happened, so Rey suspected that someone had bribed him to set the place on fire before he quit

five years ago. Rey was the only person Elliot sent to investigate this in secret, and even his bodyguards were kept out

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

never thought that the information on Anastasia would be so valuable and that she could get a

important those few sentences were

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

her phone. Disregarding the fact that it was already way

am!’ Unexpectedly, Hayley’s

‘Let’s video call.’

moment, so let’s just have a voice call.’

went through, Erica blurted out the news about Elliot asking her for information. However, she decided to keep the one

told him it was at the Abyss Club?” Hayley was obviously furious

truth, so what else could

If he knows that we plotted against Anastasia together,

the matter, Anastasia might tell him that we were the

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 you think we managed

that, Erica was instantly elated. “This means that Anastasia will keep this a

mentioned the Abyss Club, he will definitely start

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in the future. Also, Hayley, where have

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.

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

returning after three months. Just try to hold her off, and if Elliot visits you again,

fear the consequences. She hastily said,

on the bed with a gleeful look in 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 burn down

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

a long time. No one could

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

Rey left the club and immediately went to a certain security guard’s home. The

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

would go out in the morning to get groceries

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 was looking for, Scott

Scott had obviously

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

“W-Who are you?!”

Bob from the Abyss Club! The company has sent out some gifts, so come and get

man, so when he heard there were gifts to be distributed, he

instantly pushed Scott into the car. Then, he grabbed a long, sharp tool before holding it against the

the server room at Abyss Club,

sharp object against his waist was a knife. He immediately froze in terror. “Who are

Did you burn the server room on

truth right away. “Please spare me! I didn’t do it

from him so quickly.

She was wearing 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 take me to the police station.” Scott thought that Rey had been sent

of him, opened the door, and said, “Get out of the car.

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