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.”
please let me go! You can leave first and I’ll drive there on my own.” She then looked
Let’s go together!” Hayley figured that since she had nowhere else to go, she might as well check out Francis’
treated Hayley like a family member
the company to Jared, Anastasia’s illegitimate son. Hmph, he’d better dream on! As long as my mum and I are around, we will
is yours for her son? Don’t let her do that, Erica.” Hayley
for sure.” Just after she ended her sentence, Erica
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 car on the road? He’s got to be some wealthy young
return to her previous extravagant lifestyle, she could use her pretty face to seduce some
the man in the gray
men, so they both assumed
company. Perhaps he’s my dad’s client!” Erica
begun to style her hair. She was dressed elegantly in
if the man from the sports car would be attracted
charming young prince to get down the
notice Erica’s car. After walking away for a few steps, she turned around and pressed the lock button on the keys. The lights of the sports car then flashed, resembling an elegant
exchanged jealous
posh car?” The rage, envy and jealousy in Erica’s
hand, was well aware that Anastasia was Elliot’s precious now. Of course she can
her an entire shopping mall if Anastasia so
she noticed that Hayley was still spacing out.
was what Hayley was thinking about—whether she should get down and face Anastasia. But then again, she had
her bag and alighted from
she reached Francis’ office. When he saw her, a tinge of excitement flashed in his
help
you are! The meeting will be in conference
a smile and walked into Francis’ office after
Francis took the documents and stood up.
them exited the office, Erica and Hayley appeared. When Anastasia saw Hayley, her
attend the meeting too.” Erica then
Francis did not intend for Erica to come, so he muttered, “Don’t make a scene here, Erica. Bring your friend
first. I’ll be there in a short while,” Anastasia then
had to oblige since the time for the meeting was approaching. “Come
Francis left, Anastasia immediately stared coldly at Hayley and asked, “Why
here,” Hayley
I even
Erica, “Don’t be with such a
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
least, unlike you, a dog
in rage, she replied, “You’ve no right to humiliate me, Anastasia. I merely did some
you did, you will almost certainly be imprisoned for at
standing beside them, did not
pretending to be kind, Anastasia. You aren’t fair to Erica as well since you wanted to take over your dad’s company as your
Erica and Anastasia, intending to drag Erica into
felt that what Hayley said was 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?
help but be concerned about Erica’s naïve and gullible personality, as she
did not do so.” After Anastasia finished her words, she walked to the conference room right away, without even sparing Hayley a second
Erica turned around and looked at Hayley. “Why did she say
intend to explain it to Erica. “I understand your concerns now, Erica. It seems that your
Hayley. You can wait for me there. I’ll check
Hayley nodded as she watched Erica leaving for the conference room. She wasn’t in a hurry anyway, so she
reading the advertisement brochure on the wall, a man’s hand was suddenly placed on
shocked, she turned around, startling the man behind her as well. Alex, too,
he had gotten
else,” he apologized while staring at Hayley. She did resemble Anastasia, even though she lacked Anastasia’s
as the finance manager Erica had mentioned, and she found him quite
Hayley Seymour, Erica’s friend,” she
I work as the finance manager here at Tillman Constructions,” Alex replied, his eyes still drawn to her face.
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 met
Hayley sensed his admiration in 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
Hayley’s enthusiasm for him,
me anytime if you have any questions, Miss Seymour.” After saying that, Alex left with a gentle
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
sitting next to Francis. Her head was lowered as she
here!” Erica beckoned him
he responded, “Erica, I need to preside over the
beside Anastasia. Erica was not assigned
this because she could tell that Alex was
in Anastasia’s direction. 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
that had added another
a decision-maker. Currently, she sat next to her father dressed
had intensified Erica’s
but Alex’s figure kept hovering in her mind. If she had not fallen to this level, she
wanted to take advantage of her current
she was also aware that Erica was taking advantage of Alex. So, Hayley could use the same way to seduce him and with
at the side to sign some internal company documents for
signing, which made
However, with a man like Elliot in the picture, Alex didn’t stand a chance at
for the torture of watching Anastasia deal with documents by her father’s side and Alex peering at Anastasia from time to time. Erica
Just like a fool.
thus, she found an opportunity to slip out. Then, she went to get Hayley before
should stay,”
manage my dad’s company? Not to mention her seductive appearance. She knows nothing better than how to seduce a man! Even Alex was
there as well? Then, Anastasia really has no sense,” Hayley
Even if she was aware that the stare was
her. My father only has Anastasia in his eyes and never me. Hayley, let’s go shopping and watch a
Hayley replied. Deep down, she mused, I have got
father’s negligence, all she could think
lunch and naturally, Anastasia would
morning. She picked up the call as soon as she glanced at the phone screen. “Hello?”
for lunch?” Elliot asked on the other
I’ll be having lunch with my dad
too?”
believe I’ll have feelings
talking to him, let alone physical
my best.” Anastasia
as Elliot’s furious sighing sound came through the phone, Anastasia immediately became serious. “Alright. I will do as you say, okay?” she
Elliot felt a sense of helplessness and he grumbled to himself, What else can I do
come home
leave Jared to me. Don’t worry,” he
taking care of Jared, so she
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
car and set off. When they passed by the sports car in the parking
car geek, Alex was also eyeing the sports car, as he knew it was the car which Anastasia
for lunch to be ready
and learning to cook the dishes by watching and following the step-by-step
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 there was a layer of black
up, he tried to stir fry some carrots, which was Jared’s favorite, but the taste of the sauteed carrot
the end, after Young Master Elliot spent ages busy cooking in the kitchen, he came to a conclusion—he spent half an
he was so confident in taking care of Jared but now,
his apron, Elliot noticed it was already 12.10 PM. Generally, Jared would be
I’ll take you out to a nice lunch,” he said.
just cook,
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
was healed instantly. He leaned down toward
and kiss it,
for fear of offending her. Now that she wasn’t here, however,
the cheek several times. “Mr. Presgrave, after Mr. Nigel, you are one of
his heart filled with a warm sensation
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
on Christmas Eve?” Francis asked before
at her father’s eyes which were filled with anticipation, Anastasia thought for a moment and said, “Sure. I’ll bring Jared home
hearing that, Francis beamed. “Great! I will ask Naomi to prepare
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,
driving the gray sports car, Anastasia
drive slowly,” Alex
After saying that, she stepped on the
noticed it was already 2 PM, she wondered what Elliot
verified Elliot’s sports car and granted her entry. After she entered the password and walked into the hall, she could feel the absence
vegetables on the counter. She then noticed the burnt smell was coming from a cooking pot. Out of curiosity, she had a
Elliot failed in cooking lunch for her son. Did he take Jared out to
kitchen. Every time she tidied up something, she could imagine Elliot working hard in the kitchen. As a pampered
was done cleaning the kitchen, she sat in the hall and started reading the documents she brought back from the company. Managing a construction
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
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 shushed Jared, who was standing beside
the cold. However, she was too tired to move. So, Elliot gestured to Jared, informing him that he was going
mouth with his palm, Jared nodded with a grin. Then, he pointed upstairs, indicating that he would
in response. After Jared went upstairs, Elliot sat beside Anastasia and felt her hands. It
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 her in his
his chest. As if knowing that he was back, she
Elliot was carrying her upstairs, he originally thought of taking her back to her room. However, he changed his mind halfway through and headed to the main
Elliot’s huge gray bed, Anastasia curled up into a comfortable position and continued to
sleepy too. He then lay down beside her, arms supporting his face as he stared at her. She
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