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 pushed

him suffer. Subconsciously, she tried to support

said, she fished

away like a sulky

want to be dead, don’t do it in front

for air. “Are

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

of your business.” Elliot’s cold

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

turn left from here, there’s a mart.” Anastasia could only apologize to Alex since she couldn’t

on Monday.” Alex smiled before turning to

tried to call Rey again, but Elliot snatched her phone away. “I said

case, where do you want to go?”

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

that she was once again entangled with him

Under his sunken eyes were patches of dark

went to pour a glass of

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

on Monday? Are you guys dating?” Elliot held

glance, Anastasia replied, “I’ve decided

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

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

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talk to Mr. Hunter every day at work, so

toward you?” Elliot was

business. Moreover, don’t you also have ulterior motives toward me?” Anastasia thought this man was meddling too much, and it was no wonder that he got

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 selfish

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

now. Also, this had always been a matter of exchanging

said. Then, she sat on another

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

each other anything, and we shall

case, you should’ve just left me downstairs to die just now. Why would you care about

care about you next time.” Anastasia wasn’t

I die one day?” Elliot suddenly stared at her with a serious look

for this man sounded

How would I be happy if you died? My mom

her words weren’t entirely sincere,

best to live as long as I can,” Elliot replied in all

her phone and looked at the time. It

preparing dinner for Jared now. You can leave

not leaving,”

I’m not making meals for you,” Anastasia

problem. I’ll just stay here.” Elliot narrowed

way to the kitchen. When she prepared

he definitely wouldn’t stay

the child

Presgrave, are you having dinner at

“Yes!”

“Awesome!”

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

Rey delivered the medicine, he walked over to the kitchen on purpose and

stunned, but Rey

glass at the man on the couch.

the figure bustling about in the

all, he knew that she wasn’t

in exasperation. She knew that she didn’t want to see him again, but why couldn’t she

looked toward the man on the couch. “Should you take your medicine before or after

“After,” the man replied.

to take your medicine on time

smiled as

child.

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up and caught his gaze before lowering her head in panic. The nicer he was to her son, the more powerless she was to reject

and took the opportunity to thank Elliot. “Thank you for hiring

had involved the help

as they can be convicted, I won’t go easy on

years ago, and if you need

“Okay!” Elliot nodded.

take your medicine!” Anastasia

and when he counted the pills, he had to take

was stunned. Why did he have so many

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

concern did not escape his notice.

Anastasia bathed her son, she emerged to see the

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

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

simply had to be

back to your

Elliot. The man was in a deep sleep,

that his medicine was putting

help but make a

in my house. Please

I have some matters to attend to, so I’m

that case, do you have his bodyguards’ contact numbers?

rare occasion for President Presgrave to fall asleep so soundly, why don’t you let him

Anastasia was speechless.

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

seem too high in spirits, Anastasia couldn’t help but

the room

he should move to the bedroom since it was quite chilly outside, and his

sleep in the room!” Anastasia

Elliot didn’t seem to hear her. Anastasia stared at his handsome face and resorted

very effective. Elliot lifted his thick eyelashes and looked at her with bleary eyes.

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

look flashed across Elliot’s eyes. As expected

soak his feet in warm water for a bit. If he didn’t soak his feet in this weather, it would be too cold for him to

his head on her pillow as he lay on her soft bed.

son. The little guy’s rosy cheeks squished

as well, and she soon

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

wait to return home. She had essentially switched out her entire head; her slightly squarish face was now oval, and she had also undergone

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every passing second. She imagined how Anastasia was probably inseparable from Elliot right now, and perhaps by the time

down the days

When the owner heard that he would be paid two million in exchange

is that

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

it

except for those data, so if you’re looking for recordings from five years ago, they’re definitely

many coincidences; why was the server

hadn’t been too long since this new 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

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

few names. “These are the security guards who have worked here the longest. All of them have been working here for more than

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

end, Rey locked onto a target—it was a security guard who

set the place on fire before he quit his job. Hence, Rey believed that he’d

ago. Rey was the only person Elliot sent to investigate this in secret, and even his

money for the past two days. In fact, she

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

she had no idea how important those few sentences were to

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

the fact that it was already way past midnight, she sent Hayley a message that

am!’ Unexpectedly,

‘Let’s video call.’

at the moment, so let’s just have

Elliot asking her for information. However, she decided to

was at the Abyss Club?” Hayley was obviously furious

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

out that we’re behind all this, we’ll be done for. If he knows that we plotted against Anastasia together, do you think he’ll let us off the hook?” Hayley shouted in

if he doesn’t investigate the matter, Anastasia might tell him that we were the ones who did it!” Erica

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

hearing that, Erica was instantly elated. “This means that Anastasia will keep this a secret forever, then! We’ll be

the Abyss Club, he will definitely start investigating that place. Erica, can you not cause so much trouble for both

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

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 in

Now, Anastasia is flirting with 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

months. Just try to hold her off, and if Elliot visits you again, don’t

to fear the consequences. She hastily said, “Okay, I won’t say a word next

in the depths of her swollen eyes. Fortunately, she was able to predict Elliot’s next

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

long time. No one could possibly remember what

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

to a certain security guard’s home. The rundown house looked especially dim

here, so

go out in the morning to get groceries and

suddenly passed by him. The scooter pulled up in front of him, and when Rey opened his

and Scott had obviously drunk some alcohol, for his footsteps

He immediately opened the car door and walked out, calling

“W-Who are you?!”

out some gifts, so come and get yours. It’s

heard there were gifts to be distributed, he immediately went over to the car. What

car. Then, he grabbed a long, sharp tool before holding it against the latter’s

burn the server room at Abyss Club,

a little drunk, so he thought that the sharp object against

question. Did you burn the

so he told the truth right away. “Please

from him so quickly. He

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 to

“Get out of the car. I’m not

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