Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 441-450

Hayley’s hatred for Anastasia persisted even now, and the former believed that Anastasia was to blame for her current plight.

Christmas was around the corner, and Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier was preparing an event for the joyous season. Early in the morning, Felicia gave Anastasia a call.

“Hello?” Anastasia was still laying on the bed, unwilling to get up.

How cozy the bed was in the winter!

“Why? Are you that tired after last night?” Felicia joked indecently.

That stumped Anastasia. “What are you thinking of, Felicia?”

“What? Am I wrong? Is President Presgrave by your side now?”

“We haven’t gotten there yet, Felicia!” Anastasia replied, burying herself in her blanket.

On the other end of the call, Felicia was surprised to hear that. “Oh my! You spend every day with him and have managed to keep your cool until now? Well, I admire you for that,” Felicia teased. Then, she went straight to the point. “Do you have time to attend the annual celebration that Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier planned two weeks ago?”

“Oh? I would like to go.” Anastasia was interested.

“Great! Ask President Presgrave if he has the time to attend as well. Vice-president Young requested me to confirm with you,” Felicia said.

Larry Young was the atelier’s boss for the outsiders. Anastasia rarely saw him, but she knew that he played a significant role in the atelier’s success today.

“Okay, I’ll ask him.”

“It’s quite a big celebration this time. We invited our spokesperson and singer too.”

“Which singer will be there?”

“The more well-known ones will be Bobby Moore and Hendrix O’rion.”

Anastasia was elated to hear that and she exclaimed with much anticipation, “I like Hendrix O’rion a lot!”

She was in a good mood after ending Felicia’s call. The annual celebration was on this Friday, and she wanted to continue working as well although it was just two days before Christmas Eve. Design was her lifelong hobby; it was not merely her job, but her dream as well.

She hoped that her designs would one day be a treasure admired by many, just as an artist would wish for the most dazzling stage. That would give Anastasia an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

After getting up from the bed, she went to Jared’s room, only to find that he wasn’t there. At that point, she was embarrassed to learn that she had become even lazier than her own son.

She then went to the kitchen and saw a portion of breakfast that had been kept warm. After finishing it, she went to the garden and heard Jared’s laughter from the lawn.

Walking in the direction of the sound, she noticed him kicking a ball with Elliot, who was dressed in a gray sports suit.

Elliot is the only one who can be this handsome even in a sports suit.

And his figure was absolutely superb.

Jared saw her coming and immediately demonstrated his kicking abilities. She smiled lovingly at him, her eyes full of praise, and gave him a thumbs up.

Elliot turned around and looked at her too. His black hair was in a messy state from the wind, but it made him appear younger.

She hesitated whether to look at him or Jared, but it was obvious that Jared was not as eye-catching as Elliot just then.

She felt sorry for her son. He was kicking the ball so hard that she could see it, but she was distracted by another man.

Jared, drenched in sweat, finally ran up to her and hugged her. “Mommy, am I skillful?”

“Yes. It’s wonderful.” She gave him a peck on his cheek.

Elliot walked toward them too, holding a towel in his hand. He then thoughtfully replaced the one on Jared’s back. Such attentiveness moved Anastasia’s heart, but she felt ashamed at the same time as she, being Jared’s mother, was not as attentive to Jared.

Jared was like Elliot’s biological son; each and every of the child’s moves affected Elliot. Because he cared for Jared, he was always thinking about how to treat Jared better.

After changing his towel, Jared ran back out to the lawn again, whereas Elliot simply sat down beside Annastasia. Remembering the annual celebration, she asked, “It’s Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier’s annual celebration this Friday. Are you free to attend?”

Upon hearing that, he shook his head. “Larry informed me about this, but I have no time for it.”

“I see.” She nodded. “Then I’ll go on my own.”

Elliot had just turned his head to look at Jared, but upon hearing her words, he immediately turned and looked at her again. “You’re going?”

“Felicia said there will be some good performances. I’m interested.” At that point, Anastasia was already looking forward to seeing her favorite singer.

Elliot changed his mind and said in a deep tone, “Okay. I’ll ask Rey to allocate some of my time then.”

That startled Anastasia. “That’s not necessary. Your work is more important.”

“Work will never be more important than my girlfriend,” he replied casually. He initially refused to attend the annual celebration because the atelier was unimportant to him in the first place. That was just a jewelry brand he bought for fun.

In fact, Elliot acquired it to get closer to Anastasia.

His words gave her a warm feeling. Even the cold air surrounding her became warmer now. Pursing her lips, she smiled and said, “But I’m not planning to bring Jared along. Too many people will be there.”

“That’s great. If you don’t mind, I plan to send Jared to Grandma’s house. She had been nagging to see him.” Elliot looked at her, to which Anastasia nodded in agreement. “Send him there then!”

She did not mind it at all. She merely hoped that Jared would not be too mischievous and cause trouble for Harriet.

When they mentioned that to Jared, he happily agreed and asked, “Mommy, are you going on a date with Mr. Presgrave?”

‘No. We’re just attending a work event,” she explained.

However, Elliot did not go along with her. “You’re right, Jared. We are going on a date.”

“Enjoy your date then! I’ll be good.” Jared hoped that they could be together more than anyone else.

Seeing them both, Anastasia was rendered speechless.

Jared was still young, but he was preoccupied with adult issues.

There were still two days until Friday. The next morning, Anastasia received a call from Francis informing her that there would be a year-end inventory meeting in the afternoon and inviting her to attend.

Though it was still too early for her to take over Francis’ business, she was trying her best to become a qualified successor.

“I’m dropping by my dad’s company, so I’ll leave Jared to you,” she told Elliot.

Elliot had just woken up and his hair was still in a messy state. But not long later, Jared came down with the same hairstyle.

Anastasia couldn’t control her laughter when she saw that. Indeed, hair in the winter is uncontrollable.

“What are you laughing at?” Elliot asked while handing her a cup of milk.

“Both you and Jared really look alike sometimes,” she answered.

Hearing that, Elliot turned around to look at Jared and smiled. “This is our fate as father and son.”

Anastasia had no idea what to reply to that. Jared, on the other hand, hugged Elliot’s legs and asked, “Mr. Presgrave, when can I have such long legs as yours?”

He already had Elliot’s looks and now, he wanted to have Elliot’s long legs as well.

Elliot then put a cup of milk before him and answered, “You will have long legs if you eat more and drink more milk.”

That immediately prompted Jared to take the milk and said, “Okay. I will finish this!”

“Jared, I need to go to your grandpa’s company later. Stay at home and listen to Mr. Presgrave, will you?”

“Sure! I can play with Mr. Presgrave then!”

“Don’t. He is now working from home and has a large amount of work to complete. Don’t bother him,”Anastasia mentioned. In fact, Elliot chose to work from home because they were at home.

However, Elliot consoled Jared, “Don’t worry. I will play with you.”

When he heard that, Jared proudly raised his brows at Anastasia. The child looked exactly the same as Elliot while doing this, leaving her speechless.

She did not drive her car here and hence, she couldn’t go out. It wasn’t practical for someone to pick her up either.

In the end, Anastasia could only borrow a car from Elliot.

“Don’t you have other cars which are not that eye-catching?” Standing in the basement garage, she was taken aback by the array of sports cars in front of her.

All of the cars were either cool, dark, or wild in color, making them completely unsuitable for her to drive.

“That suits you.” Elliot pointed to a gray Ferrari.

Anastasia wasn’t choosy, so she got into the driver’s seat right away and adjusted the seat. Elliot couldn’t help but to admire her from outside the window for a while before she left.

At the same time, Francis walked out from the Tillman Residence. Coincidentally, Erica returned from breakfast with Hayley and when she saw Francis, she asked, “Where are you going, Dad?”

“Of course I am going to work. There’s a year-end inventory meeting today.”

Just as he finished his words, Naomi approached them and said, “Go with your father, Erica. Year-end inventory meetings are very important, so join it and learn from your father.”

With that, Erica had no other option but to say, “I’ll go with you, Dad.”

“You don’t need to. Rest well at home.”

own.” She then looked towards Hayley and asked,

figured that since she had nowhere else to go, she might as well check out

Erica treated Hayley like a family member and talked to her

better dream on! As long as my mum and I

what is yours for her son? Don’t let her do

Just after she ended her

near Francis’ company, a gray sports car dashed out from the other junction. Under the winter

be some wealthy young master!” Erica sighed. How wonderful it would be to meet

as well, thinking that in order to return to her previous extravagant lifestyle, she could use

the man in the gray sports car in

popular style among men, so they both assumed the driver was a

Perhaps he’s my dad’s client!” Erica

to style her hair. She was dressed elegantly in clothes borrowed from Erica today and she looked stunning, at

from the sports car would

to a halt and its engine stopped. Just as they were expecting a charming young prince to get down the car, they saw the car door open and Anastasia step

did not notice Erica’s car. After walking away for a few steps, she turned around and pressed the lock button on

Hayley exchanged jealous glances at

posh car?” The rage, envy and jealousy in

aware that Anastasia was Elliot’s precious now. Of course she can have whatever she

would gladly buy her an entire shopping

that Hayley was still

about—whether she should get down and face Anastasia. But then again, she

bag and alighted from the

into Alex just as she reached Francis’ office. When he saw her, a tinge of excitement flashed in his eyes and his heart started racing. She was, after

be with her, he couldn’t help but be drawn to

The meeting will be in conference room

you.” Anastasia nodded with a smile

took the documents and

Erica and Hayley appeared. When Anastasia

too.” Erica then continued angrily, “Why did you inform her

did not intend for Erica to come, so he muttered, “Don’t make a scene here, Erica. Bring your friend

leave for the meeting first. I’ll be there in a

the time for the meeting was approaching. “Come quickly,” he hurried her before walking

Hayley and asked,

Hayley replied, her brows

here! Can’t I even bring my

Erica’s half-sister, Anastasia tried to kindly warn Erica, “Don’t be with such a person in

gives you the right to say that?” Anastasia’s words enraged Hayley.

least, unlike you, a dog that bites

she was hinting at. Gritting her teeth in rage, she replied, “You’ve no right to humiliate me, Anastasia.

based on what you did, you will almost certainly be imprisoned for at least ten years “Anastasia stated solemnly.

beside them, did

pretending to be kind, Anastasia. You aren’t fair to Erica as well

began to incite conflict between Erica and Anastasia, intending to drag Erica

immediately stared at Anastasia and said, “That’s right. Why did Dad only inform you about the meeting and not

concerned about Erica’s naïve and gullible personality, as she knew how

do so.” After Anastasia finished her words, she walked to the conference

at her retreating figure, Erica turned around and looked at Hayley. “Why did she say you need to be

to explain it to Erica. “I understand your concerns now, Erica. It seems that your father indeed wants

lounge is there, Hayley. You can wait for me there. I’ll

conference room. She wasn’t in a hurry anyway, so she

man’s hand was suddenly

she turned around, startling the man behind her as well. Alex,

realized that he had gotten the wrong

apologized while staring at Hayley. She did resemble Anastasia, even though she lacked Anastasia’s elegance when

the other hand, recognised Alex as the finance

I’m Hayley Seymour, Erica’s friend,”

finance manager here at Tillman Constructions,” Alex replied, his eyes still drawn to her face. She looks

due to the fact that he fell in love with Anastasia at first sight,

with a pleasing smile, she asked, “Mr. Hunter, may I have your phone number? This way, it will be easier for me to ask questions related

he felt Hayley’s enthusiasm for him, he was delighted

come to me anytime if you have any questions, Miss Seymour.” After saying that,

as she watched the man leave. He is the right-hand man of Francis. Anastasia, the feud between

sitting next to Francis. Her head was lowered as she was reading

here!” Erica

he responded, “Erica, I need to preside over the meeting.

he sat beside Anastasia. Erica was not assigned a seat, so

emotion in her heart as she witnessed this because she could

Alex, she had unknowingly fallen in love with him. Except for not being wealthy

added another

Anastasia emanated the aura of a decision-maker. Currently, she sat next to her father dressed in a suit while looking like the future female president

intensified

her mind. If she had not fallen to this level, she would never entertain a man

just wanted to

Erica, she was also aware that Erica was taking advantage of Alex. So, Hayley could use the same way to seduce him and with that, she would have an extra

was at the side

were drawn by Anastasia’s neat gesture of signing, which made him envious of Elliot. Why is he

undoubtedly pursue Anastasia with all his heart. However, with a man like Elliot in the picture, Alex didn’t stand a chance

but she wasn’t prepared for the torture of watching Anastasia deal with documents by her father’s side and Alex peering

Just like a fool.

thus, she found an opportunity to slip out. Then, she went to get Hayley

should stay,”

see how Anastasia learns to manage my dad’s company? Not to mention her seductive appearance. She knows nothing better than how to seduce a man! Even Alex was peeking at

Anastasia really has no sense,” Hayley said as a smug expression flashed

that the stare was because he couldn’t get Anastasia and it was why he was partly interested in her, she didn’t

only has Anastasia in his eyes and never me. Hayley,

replied. Deep down, she mused, I have got

Erica complained about her father’s negligence, all she could

Francis invited everyone to lunch and

rang at around half-past eleven in the morning. She picked up the call as soon as she glanced at the phone screen. “Hello?” she answered with a cheerful tone, and her red lips curled

lunch?” Elliot asked on

having lunch with my dad and coworkers,”

too?” he

Do you believe I’ll have feelings for other men?” she

him, let alone physical

try my best.”

Elliot’s furious sighing sound came through the phone, Anastasia immediately became serious. “Alright. I will do as you say,

of helplessness and he grumbled to himself, What else can I do other than trust

of Jared for me. I’ll come home to cook dinner

Jared to me. Don’t

of Jared, so she

down, he knew that

Anastasia got into her father’s car and set off. When they passed by

geek, Alex was also eyeing the sports car, as he knew it was

for lunch to be ready as he watched Elliot working away in

an apron and learning to cook the dishes by watching and following the step-by-step

when it came to cooking. When Elliot finished cooking the chicken

tried to stir fry some carrots, which was Jared’s favorite, but the taste of the sauteed

in the kitchen, he

care of Jared but now, his self-confidence had

it was already 12.10 PM.

I’ll take you out to a nice lunch,” he said. Although Elliot might not have the cooking talent, he

But didn’t you just

truth. “Ahem! It’s not that good and we are

man’s hard work in cutting and washing those ingredients earlier. He had put effort into

heard Jared’s compliment, his frustrated heart was healed instantly. He leaned down toward Jared and solemnly said, “Thank

and

in front of Anastasia for fear of offending her. Now that she wasn’t here, however, he

this moment, Jared wrapped his arms around Elliot’s neck and kissed him back on the cheek several times. “Mr. Presgrave,

with a warm sensation as he held Jared’s

lot. “Dad, I will be leaving now,” she declared as soon as she stepped out

for dinner on Christmas Eve?” Francis asked before

Anastasia thought for a moment and said, “Sure. I’ll bring Jared home

to prepare more food, especially some of

only wanted the family to be harmonious, but certain things could not be

He stopped and lowered the window to wave goodbye at her. Out of courtesy, she reciprocally lowered the window. Meanwhile, Alex’s heart was

her suit and driving the gray sports car,

slowly,”

that, she stepped on

it was already 2 PM, she wondered what Elliot and Jared were doing after

system automatically verified Elliot’s sports car and granted her entry. After she entered the password and walked into the hall, she could feel the absence of

and dashed to the kitchen. However, the kitchen was clean and tidy, with some vegetables on the counter. She then noticed the burnt smell was coming from a cooking pot. Out of curiosity, she had a peek at it and

for her son. Did he take Jared out

Anastasia took off her coat and started to clean up the kitchen. Every time she tidied up something, she could imagine Elliot working hard in

cleaning the kitchen, she sat in the hall and started reading the documents she brought back from the company. Managing a construction company was indeed challenging for

little after 3 PM. She began to feel drowsy and she could

as they entered the hall, his sharp eyes spotted a sleeping Anastasia on the couch. Upon seeing that, he shushed Jared, who was standing

was winter now. Even if Anastasia was wearing a coat, she could still feel the cold. However, she was too tired to move. So, Elliot gestured to Jared, informing him that he was going to carry her upstairs to

his mouth with his palm, Jared nodded with a grin. Then, he pointed upstairs, indicating that he would be spending time

response. After Jared went upstairs, Elliot sat beside Anastasia and felt her

of catching a cold? Noticing the document that she was still holding in her hands, he could feel his lips curl up. Hmm. She is putting in a lot of effort. Then, he took the document

against his chest. As if knowing that

to her room. However, he changed his mind halfway through and headed to the

curled up

arms supporting his face as he stared at her. She was breathing evenly, and the corners of her

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