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.

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

lunch here before leaving,” Elliot

panicked and said, “Elliot, you

back and shot her a cold gaze,

sharp sword stabbing into Hayley’s chest. She underwent surgery to look like the woman he liked, but instead, he told her that he

she was stopped

abyss at this moment. Elliot’s attitude showed her that no

he didn’t allow her to enter the hall even if she had already come all the way

strong feeling of resentment flashed in Hayley’s eyes.

Harriet took her to a quiet lounge and explained the truth

was complicated, and it definitely gave her mother pressure to save the hostage. In Elliot’s case, however, she sacrificed herself and pounced on

lost when

that Elliot loved her seemed to give her a

believing in Riley’s words and misunderstanding you,” Anastasia

have any more comments about her stepson. All she wanted was for the

tea house and

softened when he saw the woman sitting on the sofa with his grandmother. There was now a touch of warmth in between his brows, and the

approaching, and a blush of shyness

upon seeing them. “Well, it’s time for me to go

beside her naturally, staring at her as if he could never have

suddenly laughed, “Can you stop

than me?” Elliot wanted to

burst out laughing. “What?

they were both lying on the sofa. Anastasia

face was reflected

look. Is my face not up to your standards?” Elliot intentionally described

he so competitive? Why did he insist on comparing himself to Nigel in

was definitely more childish

handsome guy to me.” Anastasia

it seemed that the trick worked even better on him. Elliot

are second, and Nigel is in third place,” Anastasia answered him in all seriousness. He

was too difficult to win over Jared and take down the first place,

feel the heat radiating from him through his clothes. The warmth of his skin felt

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

go,”

don’t show me your love, I

really unreasonable sometimes.” Anastasia had enough of him. How

kiss me, or

she going to be kissed

I want to go out to eat something delicious.” After Anastasia finished

the next second, the two fell on the

Elliot was

achieve my goal,” said Elliot before kissing her red

body. It felt like she was going crazy. Elliot really liked

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

the window, Anastasia shoved

thud, Elliot’s

sat up. She felt bad for Elliot, who

push him just now? How bad did it hurt when

of carpet, there was indeed a loud thud just

were full of grievances. “Are you trying to murder your

he was lying on the floor and unable to get up, she reached out to pull him while apologizing, “Sorry. I

him if he angered her after marriage. He would face the fate of

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

and kissed him on the

the lips,”

and muttered, “You’re

eyes at me. That’s rude,” reminded Elliot

before uttering proudly, “We’re not officially in a relationship yet,

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

that, she smoothed her clothes

majestic despite sitting on the carpet, and

tea room at the end of the corridor, even though Hayley enjoyed the treatment as a guest and had a table full

on the outside, but she knew

that, but she hated Anastasia even more; Anastasia must have whispered horrible things about

deep breath, the hatred apparent in her eyes as a 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

toward a certain place. When she was here

room on the first floor. She thought that since the Presgrave Residence housed such a large family, they probably wouldn’t install CCTVs

heard laughter coming from the main hall. It filled her

her eyes as she instantly walked further into the garden. The servant called after

another corridor. Now, all the servants were gathered at the main hall to serve the guests, so the huge Presgrave Residence looked

had no ill intentions toward her, she still hated that old woman. She hated how Harriet favored Anastasia over her

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

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

ingredients. If consumed over a long period of time, a person of Harriet’s

pills, Hayley immediately

on the other side, she

case, it was all the more reason for

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

as expected, one of

and she heard another lady say, “I’ll

lady rush in, saying, “Come quick! Someone just

just excused himself to answer a call, and Anastasia was sitting next to Nigel. When they heard the shouts, Nigel was the

asked, a little

to

She didn’t expect that Hayley would be here as

Nigel’s arms at the time, suddenly opened her eyes. Nigel immediately put her down. Just then, a servant hastily walked over. “Miss Seymour, why are you

matter with this Miss

to let Miss Seymour dine

at her. Anastasia understood right away that Hayley had attended as well, but Elliot had arranged

on official invitation; she had

then back at Anastasia. He felt as if he had just met the bootleg version of Anastasia, and traces

you back after the meal.” The housekeeper appeared and gestured toward Hayley. “This way,

inform Old Madam Presgrave first,”

has asked me to take you home right away.” The housekeeper didn’t want Hayley to affect

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

that, she

“There’s nothing

you said that I was the one who did it. Why did you tell Elliot that I was the one behind it? Since

mouth. Similarly, Anastasia turned red in the face out

Just then, Elliot walked over to them from somewhere,

voice to retort, “Did I say anything wrong? Elliot, I don’t

clenched her fists tightly as she shivered in fury. Even up until now,

someone twist the truth to this

the Presgraves’ relatives about that incident, and she clearly

gave

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

for they couldn’t believe he did something like that. They had no idea if they should blame this most noble young

an instant as she looked

had just arrived on the scene and managed to catch Hayley’s act. She said to Hayley, “Miss Seymour, I know that Elliot had mistreated you before, and he also committed some mistakes. However, Elliot has been looking for you for the past

object, for 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

don’t blame you for what you did

force love, Hayley. I will never take you as my

he also compensated you in every way he could. You should know where the line is drawn.” Brenda stepped

She had done and said everything she planned to do and say today, and she didn’t want it to spiral into chaos either. She pitifully nodded. “I understand. I’m sorry, Grandma. I shouldn’t have disturbed your banquet.

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

emanated a chill. No matter how loving Hayley’s gaze was, it could not remove

deserted

further proof of the incident between Elliot and Hayley that night. It reminded her again of this, and she

and friends also understood the Presgraves’ situation, so they didn’t make any comments on it. The Presgrave

some discomfort in her chest. She told the

Madam Presgrave. Do not heed

child for Elliot’s sake! A child of

think like that. It’d be real trouble if Elliot had a child with that girl.” Brenda was aware. After all, someone with a personality like Hayley’s did not deserve to

to take the pills with. After Harriet had taken the medicine, she sighed. “No matter what, the right wife for Elliot

hope Miss Tillman will marry Elliot.” Brenda actually preferred Anastasia too. Anastasia had saved her son’s life, after

when the wind lifted her hair, it was as if her hair was also

in light steps and walked up to her.

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

when she sent you a photo,” Elliot answered

declined when Hayley clung onto him and asked

you let her into the main hall

you to see her and upset your mood,”

you in front of your family, though,” Anastasia said bitterly. After all, she was assuming

at her in all earnestness. “Anastasia, I don’t care what

looked at him, her heart

you regret that incident with Hayley

find any words to express the

a servant came rushing along the garden path. “Young Master Elliot, come quick.

to their feet in shock. They exchanged glances and strode hurriedly toward

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