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.”

You can leave first and I’ll drive there on my own.” She then looked towards

since she had nowhere

Francis shortly after he left, taking Hayley with her. Erica treated Hayley like a family

he’d better dream on! As long as my mum and I are around, we will never let that

What rights does she have to take away what is yours for her son? Don’t let her do that, Erica.” Hayley encouraged Erica

for sure.” Just after she ended her sentence, Erica stepped

near Francis’ company, a gray sports car dashed out from the other junction. Under the winter sun, the paint on the sports car shone brightly. It appeared exceptionally elegant and luxurious, with a commanding

be some wealthy young master!” Erica sighed. How wonderful

her previous

the gray sports car

obviously a popular style among men, so

Perhaps he’s my dad’s

dressed elegantly in clothes borrowed from Erica today and she looked stunning, at

man from the sports car would be

came to a halt and its engine stopped. Just as they were expecting a charming young prince to get

she turned around and pressed the lock button on the keys. The lights of the sports car then

exchanged jealous glances at

a posh car?” The rage,

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

gladly buy her an entire shopping mall

Erica parked her car, she noticed that Hayley

fact, that was what Hayley was thinking about—whether she should get down and face Anastasia. But then again, she had nothing to

her bag and alighted

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

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

you are! The meeting will be in

smile and walked

was here, Francis took the documents and stood up. “Let’s

both of them exited the office, Erica and Hayley appeared. When Anastasia saw

Erica then continued

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

be there in a short

approaching. “Come quickly,” he hurried her before

left, Anastasia immediately stared coldly at Hayley and asked, “Why are

here,” Hayley replied,

I even bring

warn Erica, “Don’t be

right to say that?” Anastasia’s words enraged Hayley. She was in such a pathetic state now

least, unlike you, a

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

imprisoned for at least ten years “Anastasia stated solemnly. Even

beside them, did not understand their

kind, Anastasia. You aren’t fair to Erica as well since you

between Erica and Anastasia, intending

Anastasia and said, “That’s right. Why did Dad only inform you about the meeting

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

walked to the conference

and looked at Hayley. “Why did

Hayley did not intend to explain it to Erica. “I understand your concerns now, Erica. It seems that your father indeed wants her

wait for me there. I’ll check out the situation in the

Erica leaving for the conference room. She wasn’t in a hurry anyway, so she roamed around

a man’s hand was suddenly placed on her shoulder. “Why aren’t you in the conference room

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

he had gotten the wrong

for someone else,” he apologized while staring at Hayley. She did resemble Anastasia, even though she

on the other hand, recognised Alex as the finance manager Erica had mentioned,

Seymour,

Hello, I’m Alex Hunter, and I work as the finance manager here at Tillman Constructions,” Alex replied, his eyes still drawn to her face. She looks very much like

It was probably due to the fact that he fell in love with Anastasia at

the eyes, something in her mind clicked. Therefore, with a pleasing smile, she asked, “Mr. Hunter, may I have your phone number? This way, it will be easier for me to ask

the request but when he felt Hayley’s enthusiasm for him, he was delighted and immediately took out his

You may come to me anytime if you have any questions, Miss

smile as she watched the man leave. He is the right-hand man of Francis. Anastasia, the feud between us will not end in this life; either you die, or

room, he noticed Anastasia was sitting next to Francis. Her head was lowered as she was reading the documents. Despite being

here!” Erica beckoned

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

not assigned a seat,

an unpleasant and conflicted emotion in her heart as she witnessed this because

Throughout the previous month of dating Alex, she had unknowingly fallen in love with him. Except for not being wealthy enough, he had been

another charge on

next to her father dressed in a suit while looking like the future female president

realizations had intensified Erica’s jealousy

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

wanted to take

could use the same way to

on the main seat, Anastasia was at the side to sign

eyes were drawn by Anastasia’s neat gesture of signing, which made him envious of

would undoubtedly pursue Anastasia with all his heart. However, with a man like Elliot

Anastasia deal with documents by her father’s side and Alex peering at Anastasia from time to time. Erica didn’t even have the chance to

Just like a fool.

could no longer bear it and thus, she found an opportunity to slip out. Then, she went to get

should stay,” Hayley

her seductive appearance. She knows nothing better than

boyfriend was there as well? Then, Anastasia really has no sense,” Hayley said as a smug expression flashed across

thought of the way Alex looked at her. Even if she was aware that the stare was because he couldn’t

has Anastasia in his eyes and never me. Hayley, let’s go shopping and

Hayley replied. Deep down, she mused, I have got a lot of time

all she could think about was

over, Francis invited everyone to lunch and

in the morning. She picked up the call as soon as she glanced at the phone screen. “Hello?” she answered

you not coming home for lunch?” Elliot asked on the other end

with

Alex there too?” he asked,

Presgrave always doubtful of himself? Do you believe I’ll have feelings for other men?” she responded in an

talking to him, let alone

my best.”

Anastasia immediately became serious. “Alright. I will do as you say,

he grumbled to himself, What else

of Jared for me. I’ll come home to

to

of Jared,

Anastasia’s smiling face obsessively. Deep down, he knew that Elliot was the only man who could make her smile so brightly

by the sports car in the parking lot, Francis couldn’t help but glance at

car, as he

the Presgrave Residence, Jared was expectantly waiting for lunch to be ready as he watched Elliot working away

dishes that Jared liked, so there he was, wearing an apron and learning to cook the dishes by watching and following the step-by-step instructions on the

even if he was a big shot in the business world, he was not a genius when it came to cooking. When Elliot finished cooking the chicken casserole, he realized that

which was Jared’s favorite, but the taste of the sauteed carrot wasn’t

end, after Young Master Elliot spent ages busy cooking in the kitchen, he came to a conclusion—he spent

he was so confident in taking care of Jared but now, his

his apron, Elliot noticed it was already 12.10 PM. Generally, Jared would be

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

fantastic! But didn’t you just cook,

Elliot chose to go with the truth. “Ahem! It’s not that

in cutting and washing those ingredients

instantly.

cheek and kiss it, as the

Jared in front of Anastasia for fear of offending her. Now that

arms around Elliot’s neck and kissed him back on the cheek several times. “Mr. Presgrave, after Mr. Nigel, you are

a warm sensation

“Dad, I will be leaving now,” she declared as soon as she

will you come home for dinner on

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

beamed. “Great! I will ask Naomi to prepare more food, especially some of Jared’s favorites,” he said

but certain things could not be changed; just as there is no way to eliminate Naomi

the parking lot in her sports car, she came across Alex’s car. He stopped and lowered the window to wave goodbye at her. Out of courtesy, she reciprocally lowered the window.

gray sports

slowly,” Alex

Thank you.” After saying that, she stepped on the accelerator

making any stops. As she noticed it was already

password and walked into the hall, she could feel the absence of Elliot

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

cooking lunch for her son. Did he take Jared

took off her coat and started to clean up the kitchen. Every time she tidied up something, she could imagine Elliot working hard in the kitchen. As a pampered young master, it must have been

in the hall and started reading the documents she brought back from the company. Managing a construction company was indeed challenging for her, but she would not back

a little after 3 PM. She began to feel drowsy and

from lunch and he led Jared into the hall. As soon as they entered the hall, his sharp eyes spotted a sleeping Anastasia on the couch. Upon seeing that, he

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

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

After Jared went upstairs, Elliot sat beside Anastasia and felt

his lips curl up. Hmm. She is putting in a lot of effort. Then, he took

chest. As if knowing that he was back, she didn’t wake up and remained

thought of taking her back to her room. However, he changed his mind halfway through

up into a comfortable position

began to feel a little sleepy too. He then lay down beside her, arms supporting his face as he stared at her. She was breathing evenly, and the

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