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.”

I’ll drive there on my own.” She then looked towards Hayley and asked, “Hayley, do you want to visit my

go together!” Hayley figured that since she had nowhere else to

taking Hayley with her. Erica treated Hayley like a family member

Anastasia’s illegitimate son. Hmph, he’d better dream on! As long as my mum and I

son? Don’t let her do that, Erica.” Hayley

she ended her sentence, Erica

the winter sun, the paint on the sports car shone brightly.

the road? He’s got to be some wealthy young

that in order to return to her previous extravagant lifestyle, she could

the man in the gray sports car in front of them

was obviously a popular style among men, so they both

dad’s company. Perhaps he’s my dad’s client!” Erica couldn’t help but be

other hand, had already begun to style her hair. She was dressed elegantly in clothes borrowed from Erica today

she wondered if the man from the sports car would be attracted to

as they were expecting a charming young prince to get down the car, they saw the car

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

Hayley exchanged jealous glances

car?” The rage,

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

would gladly buy her an entire shopping mall if Anastasia

she noticed that Hayley was still spacing out.

was what Hayley was thinking about—whether she should get down and face Anastasia. But then

she took her bag and

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

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

The meeting will be in conference

smile and walked into Francis’ office after

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

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

I want to attend the meeting too.” Erica then continued angrily, “Why did you inform her but

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

leave for the meeting first. I’ll be there in a short while,” Anastasia then

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

Anastasia immediately stared coldly at Hayley and asked, “Why are you in my

me here,” Hayley replied, her

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

Erica, “Don’t

are better than me, Anastasia? What gives you the right to say that?” Anastasia’s words enraged Hayley. She was in such a pathetic state now all because of this

least, unlike you, a dog

she replied, “You’ve no right to humiliate me, Anastasia. I merely

for at least ten years “Anastasia stated solemnly. Even she, as an outsider, was enraged by

standing beside them, did not understand

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

incite conflict between Erica and Anastasia, intending to drag Erica

so she immediately stared at Anastasia and said, “That’s right. Why did Dad only inform you about the meeting and

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

did not do so.” After Anastasia finished her words, she walked to the conference

and looked at Hayley. “Why did she

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

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

Erica leaving for the conference room. She

stood beside the guardrails, reading the advertisement brochure on the wall, a man’s hand was suddenly

around, startling the man behind her as well. Alex, too, was surprised to see this lady who looked like

realized that he

sorry. I mistook you for someone else,” he apologized while staring at Hayley. She did resemble Anastasia, even though she lacked

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

Seymour,

work as the finance manager here at Tillman Constructions,” Alex replied, his eyes still drawn to her

fell in love with Anastasia at first sight, which resulted in him developing a

she asked, “Mr. Hunter, may

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

to attend a meeting now. You may come to me anytime if you have any questions, Miss Seymour.” After saying that, Alex

corner of Hayley’s mouth turned into a sinister smile as she watched the man leave. He is the right-hand man of Francis.

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

over here!” Erica beckoned

need to preside over the meeting. I will be sitting

not assigned a seat,

because she could tell that

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

another charge

sat next to her father dressed in a suit while looking like the

had intensified

If she had not fallen to this level, she would

she could not afford to be fussy any longer. She just wanted

was also aware that Erica was taking advantage of Alex. So, Hayley could use the same way to seduce him

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

which made him envious

all his heart. However, with a man like Elliot in

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

Just like a fool.

an opportunity to slip

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 her several times!” Erica

boyfriend was there as well? Then, Anastasia really has no

that the stare was because he couldn’t

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

I will follow whatever your plan is,” Hayley replied. Deep down, she mused, I have got

complained about her father’s negligence, all she could think about was having

invited everyone to lunch and

She picked up the call as soon as she glanced at the phone screen. “Hello?” she answered with a cheerful tone, and

for lunch?” Elliot asked on the other

with my dad and coworkers,” Anastasia

Alex there too?” he asked,

you believe I’ll have feelings for other

him, let alone physical contact,”

I’ll try my best.”

Anastasia immediately

and he grumbled to himself, What else can

I’ll come

can leave Jared to me. Don’t worry,”

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

who was not far away, was staring at Anastasia’s smiling face obsessively. Deep down, he knew that Elliot was the only man who could make her smile so brightly and

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

eyeing the sports car, as he knew it was the car which Anastasia drove

lunch to be ready as he watched

was, wearing an apron and learning to cook the dishes by watching and following the

in the business world, he was not a genius when it came to cooking. When Elliot finished cooking the chicken casserole, he realized that there was a layer of black paste underneath, which

tried to stir fry some carrots, which was

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

care of Jared but

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

go, Jared. I’ll take you out to a nice lunch,” he said. Although Elliot

But didn’t you just cook,

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

cutting and washing those ingredients earlier. He had put effort

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

and kiss it, as

Jared in front of Anastasia for fear of offending her.

the cheek several times. “Mr.

with a warm sensation as he held Jared’s

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

for dinner on Christmas Eve?” Francis asked before she

filled with anticipation, Anastasia thought for

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

certain things could not be changed; just as there is no way to eliminate Naomi and Erica’s resentment of

and lowered the window to wave goodbye at her.

gray sports car,

slowly,” Alex

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

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

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 Elliot and Jared. However, just as Anastasia was

vegetables on the counter. She then noticed the burnt smell was coming from a cooking pot. Out of curiosity, she had a peek at

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

Every time she tidied up something, she could imagine Elliot working hard in the kitchen. As a pampered young master, it must have been difficult for

reading the documents she brought back from the company. Managing

before 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

after, Elliot and Jared came home 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,

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

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

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

not afraid 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 from her hand, bent down and carried

if knowing that he was back, she didn’t wake up and remained fast

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

gray bed, Anastasia curled up

too. He then lay down beside her, arms supporting his face as he

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