Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 421-430

At the same time, Harriet realized that Hayley’s face seemed to have changed. Though she still looked beautiful, it seemed that she had done something to her appearance.

To be frank, Harriet rejected the behavior of pursuing beauty through surgery. Since her body had been given to her by her parents, she should cherish them.

“I’m sorry for coming uninvited to your banquet, Grandma. It’s just that I’ve missed you so much.” The look in Hayley’s eyes didn’t seem sincere at all.

However, Harriet reassured her, “No worries. I forgot to inform you about it. Since it’s usually the same old relatives coming every year, I’m happy that you’ve come too.” After saying that, she instructed one of the maids, “Escort Miss Seymour to the garden for some tea.”

Hayley was overjoyed upon hearing that. Sure enough, Harriet didn’t drive her away, so she happily followed the maid to the garden.

As soon as Hayley left, Harriet let out a sigh of relief. She was aware of Hayley’s intentions, but the Presgrave Family could only accept one daughter-in-law. Therefore, no matter what Hayley did, it would be useless.

“From whom did Miss Seymour hear the news?” One of the female housekeepers on the side questioned in surprise. She was the one who had sent out the invitations, but she didn’t recall sending an invite to Hayley.

“Don’t worry about it. Let’s just serve her since she’s already here!” said Harriet with a wave of a hand.

However, the housekeeper blamed herself. After all, she knew what Hayley’s identity was; she was merely a woman whom Young Master Elliot couldn’t get rid of.

“Should I inform Young Master Elliot?”

When Harriet recalled that Elliot would be bringing Anastasia to visit today, she was certain that Anastasia wouldn’t come if she knew that Hayley was here. She couldn’t help but shake her head and replied, “Forget it. Let’s tell them when they arrive!”

One of them was someone Harriet didn’t welcome, while the other was someone Harriet desperately wanted her to be here.

Between Hayley and Anastasia, it was obvious who had the upper hand.

Soon, Harriet’s daughter, son-in-law, as well as Nigel arrived.

Some relatives and friends had also arrived earlier, so the whole yard was packed with luxury cars. All the relatives of the Presgrave Family had gained a firm foothold in the political and business circles with the support of the Presgrave Family. The Presgraves were like a big tree, and there was an intricate network of relationships under the protection of said tree. Even Harriet’s brother was able to soar high in the political circle due to the family’s influence.

While sitting in the tea house in the garden, Hayley couldn’t help but feel a little nervous when she heard the lively atmosphere in the main hall. However, it wasn’t going to make her flinch or retreat. Looking down at the box of drugs in her bag, she smirked cynically.

Anastasia was going to lose her pride today in front of all the relatives of the Presgrave Family.

After picking up the cup of tea, she took a few sips. It tasted pretty bland although she had already taken some medication to revive her taste buds.

The doctors said that the surgery might cause long-term side effects, but for her beauty, Hayley could only endure it.

At that moment, a black Rolls-Royce entered the front yard. The man who came out of the car was Elliot while the woman that came out of the car was Anastasia.

He extended his hand to hold her, but she hid her hand shyly. “Let’s not hold hands.”

His deep gaze locked on her for a few seconds before realizing that she was just shy and didn’t want to show too much affection in front of her relatives.

“Let’s go, then!” Elliot understood her feelings.

As they walked past the front garden and into the hall, they saw three banquet tables in the living hall. All of the guests had arrived.

Once they entered the hall, Elliot started greeting the guests. As the most honorable child of the Presgrave Family, Elliot had been polite and thoughtful since young. Therefore, everyone adored him.

While Anastasia followed him around, she listened to him exchanging customary greetings with his relatives. It was also the first time she had seen him behaving like a well-mannered junior. Usually, he was aloof and unapproachable, making everyone surrender to him!

“Elliot, why don’t you introduce us to this beautiful lady beside you?” one of his aunts urged.

“This is Anastasia Tillman, my girlfriend,” Elliot introduced her naturally.

Anastasia couldn’t help but feel her cheeks heat up when she heard that. She had thought about this question before coming, but she still couldn’t avoid revealing her identity.

“What a beauty! Elliot has a good eye!”

“Of course, he does! Elliot has always been the most good-looking child to us. Naturally, he should go out with a beautiful woman.”

“I don’t agree!” Suddenly, a male voice sounded behind the lady.

Turning around, the lady couldn’t help but laugh out loud at the sight of Nigel. Nigel raised his chin and questioned, “Which part of me doesn’t win over Elliot? I was obviously the best looking when we were young.”

“You’re right. You’re the most handsome!” The lady quickly changed her words, eliciting some laughter among the crowd.

Even Anastasia was amused by their interaction. Based on Nigel’s looks, he was indeed not inferior to Elliot. However, in terms of his stance, Elliot was more domineering than he was.

“Anastasia, you should be the judge. Who is more good-looking between Elliot and me?”

Initially, Anastasia was just a spectator watching them. Now that Nigel had thrown the question at her, she could only cough awkwardly as she replied, “You.”

After saying that, Anastasia sensed a pair of eyes filled with resentment staring at her.

“Anastasia has good taste.” With that, Nigel reached out his hand to Anastasia, suggesting, “Come on, let’s go over there. I have something to tell you.”

However, the moment he finished his sentence, Elliot shot daggers at him. Nigel immediately sensed the deathly stare and realized that he couldn’t treat Anastasia casually anymore. He couldn’t even get involved with her personal affairs now that she belonged to someone else.

“What is it that you cannot talk in front of me?” Elliot glared at Nigel to prove his presence.

Anastasia covered her mouth while chuckling, but Nigel huffed while saying, “You petty man. Can’t I talk to your girlfriend for a little while?”

“No!” rejected Elliot coldly.

“Be the judge, Anastasia. He was the one who interrupted us when I tried to pursue you. I was kind enough to let you go, but look at how he’s treating me now!” Nigel started whining.

Anastasia laughed out loud at his antics. “I’m not meddling in your fight. You should solve it between yourselves.”

“Let’s go and greet Grandma.” Upon landing an arm on her waist, Elliot dragged Anastasia away from Nigel.

Since he was left without a choice, Nigel tagged along because he was bored. Everyone who attended the banquet today was mostly the seniors, and all the juniors didn’t manage to attend.

Currently, Harriet was sitting in the hall chatting away with the other old madams. When she saw Elliot and Anastasia walking up to her, her eyes were instantly filled with tenderness and affection.

“Come here, Anastasia. Take a seat,” she invited gently.

With that, Anastasia took the seat next to her. Harriet looked at her with guilt and apology. “Didn’t you bring Jared with you?”

“Jared went to my father’s place.”

“Oh! I quite like that child. He’s so adorable.” Whenever Harriet thought of the child, she immediately saw young Elliot in him.

Just then, the housekeeper requested to talk to Elliot outside.

“Young Master Elliot, I have something to tell you. Miss Hayley is here.”

Elliot’s face immediately darkened. “Who let her in?”

“Miss Hayley was the earliest to arrive, but I don’t know who informed her,” the housekeeper uttered helplessly.

There was a hint of coolness that flashed in Elliot’s eyes. Who was the one who obtained the information and relayed it to Hayley? There was only one person who knew about it, and that was his personal assistant, Daniel.

It seemed that Hayley even had the means to buy information from people around him.

“Where is she?” Elliot questioned indifferently.

“She’s at the tea house in the garden and hasn’t been invited to the hall yet. Do you want to see her?”

After glancing at Anastasia, who was busy chatting with his grandmother, he walked toward the tea house in the garden.

On this side, Hayley had been waiting to be invited to the main hall. However, it was Elliot who greeted her instead with a long face.

Hayley was in utter shock. Flustered, she almost broke the teacup in her hand. “How did you know I was here, Elliot?”

Ever since he knew that Hayley was the cause of Anastasia’s misery back then, he didn’t have any feelings for her anymore.

“This is my family’s gathering. There’s no reason for you to attend.” Elliot stared at her coldly.

Hayley’s eyes immediately reddened. “Why can’t I come when Anastasia is here? You’re being too biased, Elliot.”

Elliot frowned slightly and retorted somewhat coldly, “To me, you’re incomparable to Anastasia. I have always wanted to make up to you only in the material aspect, and you should know that.”

Hayley sensed that Elliot had changed, and his attitude toward her had become extraordinarily cold. Did Anastasia tell him something?

“Elliot, why are you doing this to me? Did I do something wrong?” Hayley bit her red lips and showed a pitiful look.

“Is it your fault that Anastasia was harassed five years ago?” Elliot interrogated.

Hearing that, Hayley quivered. She shook her head fervently and denied, “It wasn’t me; it wasn’t me, Elliot. It was her stepsister who did it. When I wanted to stop her, it was too late. I regret it so much now, and I deserve Anastasia’s hatred.”

Hayley appeared to be helpless on the surface, but in reality, she hated Anastasia to her bones. Sure enough, Anastasia exposed what happened back then just to win Elliot’s heart.

Staring at Hayley’s face, Elliot could only see how ugly her cry was after she underwent plastic surgery. It made him extremely uncomfortable, and he didn’t believe in a single word she uttered.

that she looked beautiful when smiling, but she didn’t know how

leaving,” Elliot warned in a low voice.

and said, “Elliot, you can’t do

and shot her a cold

sword stabbing into Hayley’s chest. She underwent surgery to look like the woman

him, but she was stopped by two maids. “Please stay

at this moment. Elliot’s attitude showed her

she had already come all the

she returned to the sofa, a strong feeling of resentment flashed in Hayley’s eyes. Anastasia

hall, Anastasia did not know that Hayley was also there. Harriet took her to a quiet lounge and explained the truth

situation was complicated, and it definitely gave her mother pressure to save the hostage. In Elliot’s case, however, she sacrificed herself and pounced on him to save him. That was her duty as a police officer, and

completely lost

to hear Harriet’s words. Hearing others tell her that Elliot loved her seemed to give her a

Riley’s words and misunderstanding

about her stepson. All she wanted was for the younger

serve Hayley in the tea house and made sure that she left after

when he saw the woman sitting on the sofa with his grandmother. There was now

approaching, and a blush

me to go out and

sat beside her naturally, staring at her

suddenly laughed, “Can

than me?” Elliot

burst out laughing. “What?

her waist, pulling her down with him until they were both lying on the sofa. Anastasia was on top of him, staring down at

perfectly flawless face was reflected

Is my face not up to your standards?”

so competitive? Why did he insist on comparing himself to

definitely more childish

to me.” Anastasia used the same trick she had coaxed her son

it seemed that the trick worked even better on him. Elliot curved his thin lips,

are second, and Nigel is in third place,” Anastasia answered him in all seriousness. He should be satisfied with her

difficult to win over Jared and take down the first place, so he

lying in his arms, and she could feel the heat radiating from him through his clothes. The

long arms were lazily draped around her waist, and a malicious

me go,”

show me your love, I won’t let go,”

had enough of him. How

or I kiss

be

to eat something delicious.”

the two fell on the sofa once again. This time,

Anastasia thought Elliot

up until I achieve my goal,” said Elliot before

was running through her body. It felt like she was

sofa, Anastasia was surrounded by his breath, indulging in his gentle and delicate kiss. Elliot had a special ability; whenever he looked

coming from outside the window, Anastasia shoved

thud, Elliot’s head

you alright?” Anastasia sat up. She felt bad for Elliot,

How bad did it hurt when

layer of carpet, there was indeed a loud thud

grievances. “Are you trying to

out to pull

to him if he angered her after marriage.

of her pull, Elliot pushed her onto the sofa once again. “I won’t forgive you if you don’t kiss

now and kissed

lips,” Elliot

eyes and muttered, “You’re

your eyes at me. That’s rude,”

proudly, “We’re not officially in a relationship yet, anyway. You still have a

with her. Just then, Anastasia hugged his neck and planted a kiss on his

she smoothed her clothes

sitting on the carpet, and there was a hint of mischief on

the corridor, even though Hayley enjoyed the treatment as a guest and had a table full of food laid out before her, she was suffering

The servants looked like they respected her on the outside, but she knew that they were laughing at

but she hated Anastasia even more; Anastasia must have whispered

sneer crept onto her lips. She got up and walked out of the room, but a servant immediately reached out and stopped her. “Miss Seymour, Young Master Elliot insists that you have your meal

then strode toward a certain place. When she was here last time, she had the opportunity to

Presgrave Residence housed such a large family,

her. When she passed by the garden, she heard laughter coming from

depths of her eyes as she instantly walked further into the garden. The servant called after her, “Miss Seymour,

Hayley managed to throw off the servant and emerged from another corridor. Now, all the servants were gathered at

intentions toward her, she still hated that old woman. She hated how Harriet favored Anastasia over her without helping

such, Hayley wouldn’t mind Harriet dying. She just wanted Anastasia to

freezers inside, in addition to a row of shelves. However, Harriet’s usual medication was placed on a table, and a few medicine bottles

If consumed over a long period of time, a person of Harriet’s age would experience problems

out the pills, Hayley

on the other side, she suddenly felt the urge to go over as

for her to let Anastasia know that she was

to the main hall on purpose. When she saw two well-dressed ladies in front of her, she suddenly put a hand her forehead and

miss?” Just as expected, one

fainted right away, and she heard another lady say, “I’ll go get

sampling the desserts when she heard a lady rush in, saying, “Come quick! Someone just fainted. Hurry up and

to answer a call, and Anastasia was sitting next to Nigel. When

Hayley and asked, a little stunned, “Who even is

that and send her to the

on the floor, she was instantly shocked. She didn’t expect that Hayley would be here as well. Just then, someone shouted, “She’s waking

put her down. Just then, a servant hastily walked over. “Miss Seymour, why are you here?

with this

let Miss Seymour dine in the side

Hayley’s eyes was directed right at her. Anastasia understood right away that Hayley had attended as well, but Elliot had arranged a

official invitation; she had come of her own

met the bootleg version of Anastasia, and traces of Hayley’s plastic surgery were visible in

back after the meal.” The housekeeper appeared and gestured toward Hayley.

Old Madam Presgrave first,” Hayley told the

Young Master Elliot has asked me to take you home right away.”

guests who gathered around her were all examining her in surprise. She could only say, “Fine, I’ll leave. However, can

that, she pointed

declined in disdain. “There’s nothing to say between

Why did you tell Elliot that I was the one behind it? Since when did I order a host to sleep with you, causing you to

Similarly, Anastasia turned red in the face out

enough messing around.” Just then, Elliot walked

“Did I say anything

she shivered in fury. Even up until now, Hayley kept

twist the truth to

the opportunity to tell all the Presgraves’ relatives about

Hayley.” Elliot gave

in tears, “Elliot, I gave you my first time five years ago to cure you, and you bullied me to no end. I even

at Elliot in shock, for they couldn’t believe he did something like that. They had no idea if they

turned pale in an instant as she looked at Hayley. She actually miscarried once for

has been looking for you for the past five years so he could make it up to

she actually wanted to be Elliot’s wife. Gritting her teeth, she said, “Grandma, I can’t even find a man to marry now. I want

meaningful gaze. “Elliot, I don’t blame you for what you did to me that night. I just want

love, Hayley. I will never

he also compensated you in every way he could. You should know where the

and she didn’t want it to spiral into chaos either. She pitifully nodded. “I understand.

sent for someone to take Hayley home. Hayley kept looking back at Elliot as she left, her love

No matter how loving Hayley’s gaze was, it could not

toward a deserted

Elliot and Hayley that night.

her mother back inside to rest. The other relatives and friends also understood the Presgraves’ situation, so they didn’t make any comments on it. The Presgrave

then, Harriet felt some discomfort in her chest. She told the housekeeper, “Jodie, fetch

calm down, Old Madam Presgrave. Do not heed

Elliot’s sake! A child of the Presgraves!” Harriet

that girl.” Brenda was aware. After all, someone with a personality like Hayley’s did

the medicine. She also gave Harriet some water to take the pills with. After Harriet had taken the medicine, she sighed. “No matter what,

actually preferred Anastasia too.

was in a daze as she sat on the swing, and when the wind lifted her hair, it was as if her hair was also glowing under the sunlight. She looked like

steps and walked up to

asked, “When did you find out that Hayley miscarried for you

sent you a photo,” Elliot answered

onto him

the

want you to see her and upset your mood,” he

said bitterly. After all, she was

let the swing stop, then bent down and looked at her in all earnestness. “Anastasia, I don’t care what other people think of you. I only

looked at him, her heart

that incident with Hayley five years ago?” Anastasia

find any words to express the regret in

rushing along the garden path. “Young Master Elliot, come quick. Old Madam Pregrave has

and Anastasia instantly got to their feet in shock. They exchanged glances and strode hurriedly toward the

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