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.

come back?” Elliot grunted coldly as he pushed her

she tried to support

said, she fished

turned his head away like a sulky child. “I’m

a fuss. Even if you want to be dead, don’t do it in front of me.” While fishing out her phone, Anastasia

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

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

your business.” Elliot’s cold

little upset with his attitude. Why was he being so rude

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

Monday.” Alex

but Elliot snatched her phone away. “I said I don’t

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

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

to her senses, she realized that she was once again entangled with him though she didn’t want to see

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

opening the door, she went to pour

about Anastasia wanting to bring Alex into her house, he couldn’t help but feel

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

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

started coughing violently.

Alex every day?” When the

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and talk to Mr. Hunter every

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

Anastasia thought this man was meddling too much, and it was no

Elliot fell silent.

other men try to court me, they’re automatically criminals?”

home. Other men just want your money and body. I don’t believe that Alex doesn’t

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

Then, she sat on another couch and stared at

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

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

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

I won’t care about you next time.” Anastasia

about my passing if I die one

man sounded

nonsense, Elliot. How would I be happy if you died? My mom sacrificed her life to save

weren’t entirely sincere, Elliot could

to live as long

her phone and looked at the time. It was almost 6.30PM, but this man was

preparing dinner for

not leaving,” Elliot

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

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

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

he definitely wouldn’t stay behind for

the little guy home. When the

Presgrave, are you having

“Yes!”

“Awesome!”

the medicine for you. Remember to take your pills later.” With

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

but Rey

the couch. Did this man need her supervision

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

he knew that she wasn’t

want to see him

were spread on the table, Anastasia looked toward the man on the couch. “Should you take your medicine before

“After,” the man replied.

take your medicine on time so that you can recover

Elliot smiled

good child. Elliot gazed gently at the kid as

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before lowering her head in panic. The nicer he was to her son, the more powerless she

glass of water for him and took the opportunity

kidnapping case this time had involved

police are gathering evidence; as soon as they can be convicted, I won’t go easy on them.” There was

you want to investigate your kidnapping case years ago, and if you

“Okay!” Elliot nodded.

your medicine!” Anastasia

were a few bottles inside, and when he

stunned. Why did he have

from a reputable doctor?” Anastasia frowned as she asked, worried that he had gone

in his heart, for her momentary concern did not escape his notice. He

by, and after Anastasia bathed her son, she emerged to see the

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

The little guy immediately put a finger to

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

to your room

man was in a deep sleep, for he would usually sense

that his medicine was putting him to

couldn’t help but make

in my house.

have some matters to attend to, so

that case, do you have his bodyguards’ contact numbers? Can you get them to

it’s a rare occasion for President Presgrave to fall asleep so soundly, why don’t you let him rest at

Anastasia was speechless.

two days, President Presgrave has been having problems with his sleep, and it has been affecting his recovery

that Elliot didn’t seem too high in

would have to share the room with her

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 definitely

go sleep in the room!” Anastasia walked over

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

his thick eyelashes and looked at her with bleary eyes. “I can

already, and Mr. Osborne doesn’t have time

flashed across Elliot’s eyes. As expected of his

the bed, Anastasia brought half a bucket of water to him so that he could 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

he lay on her soft bed. Every breath he took was filled with

to her son. The little guy’s rosy cheeks squished against her chest, and she couldn’t help

as well, and she soon

survived a near-death experience in Hogland. All her surgeries were completed,

face was

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

days as she

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 back have disappeared a long time ago,

is that so?” Rey

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,

you reported it to the

lose much except for those data, so if you’re looking for recordings from

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

hadn’t been too long since this new owner took over the place, so he definitely knew nothing about the incidents

and gave her a hundred thousand, asking her to make a list

manager soon found more than ten people who matched 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 go there, and the security team

guards who have worked here the longest. All of

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

onto a target—it was a security guard who had quit after

set the place on fire before he quit his job. Hence, Rey

only person Elliot sent to

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

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

how important those

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

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

Unexpectedly, Hayley’s reply

‘Let’s video call.’

moment, so let’s just have a voice

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

Abyss Club?” Hayley was obviously

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

might tell him that we were the

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 to

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

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

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

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,

Now, Anastasia is flirting with Elliot every day, seducing him with every tactic she knows. I’m

her off, and if Elliot visits you again, don’t be an idiot and start talking about

consequences. She hastily said, “Okay, I won’t

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 the server room

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

time. No one

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

certain security guard’s home. The rundown

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

his age would go out in the morning

nap 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

obviously drunk some

area. He immediately opened the car door and walked out, calling to

“W-Who are you?!”

Bob from the Abyss Club! The company has sent out some gifts,

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

a long, sharp tool

you burn the server room at Abyss Club, Scott?

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

you burn the server

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

answer from him so

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

let go of him, opened the door, and said, “Get out of the car. I’m not here

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