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

Let’s go together!” Hayley figured that since she had nowhere else to go,

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

wanted to leave the company to Jared, Anastasia’s illegitimate son. Hmph, he’d better dream on! As long as

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

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

sports car dashed out from the other junction. Under the winter sun, the paint on the sports car shone brightly.

be some wealthy young master!”

return to her previous extravagant lifestyle, she could use her pretty face to seduce

in the gray

among men, so they both assumed the driver was a

drove into my dad’s company. Perhaps he’s my dad’s client!” Erica couldn’t help

hair. She was dressed elegantly in clothes borrowed from Erica today and

man from the sports car

came 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

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

Hayley exchanged jealous glances

posh car?” The

that Anastasia was Elliot’s precious now. Of course she

an entire shopping mall if Anastasia

parked her car, she noticed that Hayley was still spacing out. “Let’s get down,

what Hayley was thinking about—whether she should get down and face

took her bag and alighted from

flashed in his eyes and his heart started racing. She was, after all,

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

meeting

smile

she was here, Francis took the documents and stood

Erica and Hayley appeared. When Anastasia saw Hayley, her gaze dimmed. Why

I want to attend the meeting 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

the meeting first. I’ll be

meeting was approaching. “Come quickly,” he hurried her before walking to the conference

at Hayley and

here,” Hayley replied,

here! Can’t I even bring my friend here now?”

tried to kindly warn Erica, “Don’t be with such a person in

than me, Anastasia? What gives you the right to say that?” Anastasia’s words

cold stare. “At the very least, unlike you, a dog that bites

she replied, “You’ve no right to humiliate

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

was standing beside them, did not understand

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

Erica and Anastasia, intending to drag Erica into

immediately stared at Anastasia and said, “That’s right. Why did Dad only inform

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

she walked to the conference

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

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

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

she watched Erica leaving for the conference room. She wasn’t in a hurry

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

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

that he

mistook you for someone else,” he apologized while staring at Hayley. She did resemble Anastasia, even though she lacked Anastasia’s elegance when observed

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

Hayley Seymour,

friend, you say? Hello, I’m Alex Hunter, and I work as the finance manager here at Tillman

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

may I have your phone number? This way, it will be easier for

the request but when he felt Hayley’s enthusiasm for him, he was delighted and immediately took out his cell phone to exchange numbers with

now. You may come to me anytime if you have any questions, Miss Seymour.”

sinister 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 I

sitting next to Francis. Her head was lowered as she was reading the documents. Despite being right in front of him, she

Erica beckoned

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

sat beside Anastasia. Erica was not assigned a seat, so she could only sit in the

her heart as she witnessed this because she could tell that Alex was just seeking an opportunity

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

that had added another charge on Anastasia—seducing Erica’s

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

realizations had intensified

death, but Alex’s figure kept hovering in her mind. If she had

could not afford to be fussy any longer. She just wanted to take advantage of her current

could use the same way to seduce

sitting on the main seat, Anastasia was at the

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

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

she was here for a conference, but she wasn’t prepared for the torture of watching Anastasia deal with documents by her father’s

Just like a fool.

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

stay,” Hayley advised

the point? To 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

as well? Then, Anastasia really has no sense,” Hayley said as a smug expression

her. Even if she was aware that the stare was because he couldn’t get Anastasia and it was why he

eyes and never me. Hayley, let’s go shopping and watch a movie!” Erica

your plan is,” Hayley replied. Deep down, she

father’s negligence, all she could

to lunch and naturally, Anastasia

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

lunch?” Elliot asked on the

lunch with my dad and coworkers,” Anastasia

Alex there too?” he

Do you believe I’ll have

let alone

I’ll try my best.” Anastasia

sighing sound came through the phone, Anastasia immediately became serious. “Alright. I will do as

Elliot felt a sense of helplessness and he grumbled to himself,

of Jared for me. I’ll come home to cook dinner tonight,” she

leave Jared to me. Don’t worry,”

relieving to have him taking care of Jared,

smiling face obsessively. Deep down, he knew that Elliot

off. When they passed by the sports car

sports car, as he knew it

the Presgrave Residence, Jared was expectantly waiting for lunch to be ready as

so there he was, wearing an apron and learning to cook

it came to cooking. When Elliot finished cooking the chicken casserole, he realized that there was a layer of black paste underneath, which made it

fry some carrots, which was Jared’s favorite, but the taste of the sauteed carrot

kitchen, he came to a

care of Jared but now, his

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

said. Although Elliot might not have the cooking

you just cook, Mr.

truth. “Ahem! It’s

man’s hard work in cutting and washing those ingredients earlier.

frustrated heart was healed instantly. He

and kiss it,

for fear of offending her. Now that she wasn’t here,

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

hummed, his heart filled with a warm sensation

lunch, she followed Francis’ car back to the company’s parking lot. “Dad, I will be leaving now,” she declared

you come home for dinner on Christmas Eve?” Francis asked before

Anastasia thought for

will ask Naomi to prepare more food, especially some of Jared’s

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

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. Meanwhile,

in her suit and driving the gray sports car, Anastasia looked stunning

slowly,” Alex

will. Thank you.” After saying that, she

noticed it was already 2 PM, she

car 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 from

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

her son. Did

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

she was done cleaning the kitchen, she sat in the hall and started reading the documents she brought back from the

to feel drowsy and she could barely keep her eyes open. Eventually, she

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

she was too tired to move. So, Elliot gestured to Jared, informing him that he was going to carry her

with a grin. Then, he pointed upstairs,

went upstairs, Elliot sat beside Anastasia and

document that she was still holding in her hands, he could feel his lips curl up. Hmm. She is putting in a

his chest. As if knowing that he was

carrying her upstairs, he originally thought of taking her back to her

bed, Anastasia curled up into

her, arms supporting his face as he stared at her. She was breathing

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