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.”

me go! You can leave first and I’ll drive there on my own.” She then looked towards Hayley and asked, “Hayley, do you want to visit

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

her. Erica treated Hayley like a family member and

to Jared, Anastasia’s illegitimate son. Hmph, he’d better dream on! As long as my mum and I are around, we will never let

is yours for her son? Don’t let her do that, Erica.” Hayley encouraged Erica to fight for her

ended her

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

got to be some wealthy young master!”

at the car as well, thinking that in order to return to her

the gray sports car in

was obviously a popular style among men, so

just drove into my dad’s company. Perhaps he’s my dad’s

dressed elegantly in clothes borrowed

the sports car would be attracted

a charming young prince to get down the car, they

away for a few steps, she turned around and pressed the lock button on the keys. The lights of the

and Hayley exchanged jealous glances at

posh car?” The rage, envy and jealousy in Erica’s heart

was Elliot’s precious

her an entire shopping

noticed that Hayley was still spacing out. “Let’s get

was thinking about—whether she should get down and face

she took her bag and

reached Francis’ office. When he saw her, a tinge of excitement flashed in his

her, he couldn’t help but be drawn to her every time

you are! The meeting will be

smile and

here, Francis took the

exited the office, Erica and Hayley appeared. When Anastasia saw Hayley, her

I want to attend the meeting too.” Erica then continued angrily,

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

meeting first. I’ll be there in a short while,”

since the time for the meeting was approaching. “Come quickly,” he

immediately stared coldly at Hayley and

brought me here,” Hayley replied, her

here! Can’t I even bring my friend here

warn Erica, “Don’t be with such

think you are better than me, Anastasia? What gives you the right to say that?”

only responded with a cold stare. “At the very least, unlike you, a dog that

was hinting at. Gritting her teeth in rage, she replied, “You’ve no

you did, you will almost certainly be imprisoned for at least ten years “Anastasia stated solemnly. Even she, as an outsider, was enraged by what Hayley had done,

beside them, did not understand their

turned pale. “Stop pretending to be kind, Anastasia. You aren’t fair to

incite conflict between Erica and Anastasia, intending to drag

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

be concerned about Erica’s naïve and gullible

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

Erica turned around and looked at

intend to explain it to Erica. “I understand your concerns

Hayley. You can wait for me there. I’ll check

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

reading the advertisement brochure on the wall, a man’s hand was suddenly placed on her shoulder. “Why aren’t

shocked, she turned around, startling the man behind her as well. Alex, too, was surprised to see this lady

that he had gotten

I mistook you for someone else,” he 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 manager Erica had mentioned, and she found him quite

Hayley Seymour,

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

initially almost mistook her for Anastasia. It was probably due to the fact that he fell in love with Anastasia at first sight, which resulted in him developing a good impression of Hayley, who now resembled Anastasia, when he

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 questions related to finance in the

enthusiasm for him, he was delighted

you

right-hand

pushed open the door and entered the conference room, he noticed Anastasia was sitting next to Francis. Her head was lowered as she was reading

Erica

I need to preside over the meeting. I will be

saying that, he sat beside Anastasia. Erica was not assigned

because she could tell that Alex was just seeking an opportunity

love with him. Except

had added another charge on

of a decision-maker. Currently, she sat next to her father dressed in a suit while looking like

had intensified

the lounge, Hayley was bored to death, but Alex’s figure kept hovering in her mind. If she had not fallen to this level, she would never entertain a

just wanted to take advantage of her current face as

the same way to seduce him

Francis was sitting on the main seat, Anastasia was at the side to sign some internal company documents

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

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

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

Just like a fool.

the end, Erica could no longer bear it and thus, she found an opportunity to

should stay,” Hayley advised

Anastasia learns to manage my dad’s company? Not to mention her seductive appearance. She knows nothing better than how

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

stare was because he couldn’t get Anastasia and it was

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

Hayley replied. Deep down, she mused, I have got

negligence, all she could think about was

to lunch and naturally, Anastasia would not go against

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

coming home for lunch?” Elliot

with my dad and coworkers,”

too?” he

Presgrave always doubtful of himself? Do you believe I’ll

alone

I’ll try my best.” Anastasia

soon as Elliot’s furious sighing sound came through the phone, Anastasia immediately became serious. “Alright.

I trust you.” Elliot felt a sense of helplessness and he grumbled to himself, What else can I do other

Jared for me. I’ll come

leave Jared to me. Don’t worry,”

have him taking care of Jared, so she giggled. “Okay. I’ll accompany my

face obsessively. Deep down, he knew

downstairs, Anastasia got into her father’s car and set off. When they passed by the sports car in the parking lot, Francis couldn’t

eyeing the sports car, as he knew it was the car

for lunch to be ready as he

few 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

in the business world, he was not a genius when it came to cooking. When

up, he tried to stir fry some carrots, which was Jared’s favorite,

ages busy cooking in the kitchen, he came to a conclusion—he spent half

in taking care of Jared but now, his self-confidence

was helplessly taking off his apron, Elliot noticed it was already 12.10 PM. Generally, Jared would

out to a nice lunch,” he said. Although Elliot might not have the cooking

you just cook, Mr. Presgrave?” Jared

chose to go with the truth. “Ahem! It’s not that good and we are not eating

had seen the man’s hard work in cutting and washing those ingredients earlier. He had put effort into it, even if it

his frustrated heart was healed instantly. He leaned down toward

that, Elliot couldn’t help but cup Jared’s cheek and kiss

wouldn’t kiss Jared in front of Anastasia for fear of offending her. Now that she wasn’t here, however, he could kiss Jared a

back on the cheek several times. “Mr. Presgrave, after Mr. Nigel, you are

heart filled with a warm sensation as he held

back to the company’s parking lot. “Dad, I will be leaving

come home for dinner on Christmas Eve?” Francis asked

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

to prepare more food, especially some of Jared’s favorites,”

understood that her father only wanted the family to be harmonious, but certain things could not be changed; just as there is no way

the window to wave goodbye at her. Out of courtesy, she reciprocally lowered the window. Meanwhile, Alex’s heart was completely captured by

and driving the gray sports car, Anastasia looked

drive slowly,”

will. Thank you.” After saying that, she stepped on

drove home all the way without making any stops. As she noticed it was already 2 PM,

and granted her entry. After she entered the password and walked into the hall, she could feel the absence of Elliot and Jared. However, just as Anastasia was about to head upstairs, she detected a burnt scent coming

dashed to the kitchen. However, the kitchen was clean and tidy, with some vegetables on the counter. She then noticed the

in cooking lunch for her son. Did he take Jared out

kitchen. Every time she tidied up something, she could imagine Elliot working hard in the kitchen. As a pampered

the documents she brought back from the company. Managing a construction company was indeed

long, it was already a little after 3 PM. She began to feel drowsy and she could barely keep her eyes open. Eventually, she lay down on the sofa

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

coat, she could still feel the cold. However, she was too tired to move. So, Elliot gestured to Jared, informing him

grin. Then, he pointed upstairs, indicating that he

went upstairs, Elliot sat beside Anastasia and felt her hands. It

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

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

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

curled up into a comfortable position and continued

by her sleepiness, Elliot 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 corners of her mouth

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