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.”

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

figured that since she had nowhere else to go, she might

treated Hayley like a family member and

illegitimate son. Hmph, he’d better dream on! As long as my

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

after she ended her sentence, Erica stepped on the accelerator

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

drive such a car on the road? He’s got to be some wealthy young

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

in the gray sports car in front of them

was obviously a popular style among men, so they both assumed

he’s my dad’s client!”

hair. She was dressed elegantly

she wondered if the man from the sports car would

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

steps, she turned around and pressed the lock button on the keys. The

and Hayley exchanged jealous glances

did she get such a posh car?” The rage, envy and jealousy

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

an entire shopping mall if

Hayley was still spacing

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

took her bag and

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

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

There you are! The meeting will be

a smile and walked into

was here, Francis took the

the both of them exited the office, Erica and Hayley appeared. When Anastasia saw Hayley, her gaze dimmed. Why is

the meeting too.” Erica then continued

“Don’t make a scene here, Erica. Bring

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

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

at Hayley and asked, “Why are you in my

here,” Hayley replied,

brought her here! Can’t I even bring my friend here

Erica, “Don’t be with such a person

that?” Anastasia’s

the very least, unlike you, a dog that bites its owner,

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

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

Erica, who was standing beside them, did

Hayley’s face turned pale. “Stop pretending to be kind, Anastasia. You aren’t fair to Erica as well since you wanted to take over your

and Anastasia, intending to drag

said, “That’s right. Why did Dad

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

she walked to the conference room right away, without even sparing

looked at

concerns

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

as she watched Erica leaving for the conference room.

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

well. Alex, too,

realized that he had gotten the wrong

I mistook you for someone else,” he apologized while staring at Hayley.

as the finance manager Erica had mentioned,

Seymour,

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

initially almost mistook her for Anastasia. It was probably due to the fact that he fell in love with Anastasia at

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 will be easier for me to ask questions related to finance in the

he felt Hayley’s enthusiasm for him, he was delighted and immediately took out his cell

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

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

the conference room, he noticed Anastasia was sitting next to Francis. Her head was lowered as she was reading the documents. Despite being right in front of him, she had an

Erica beckoned

I need to preside over the meeting.

Erica was not assigned a seat, so she could only sit in the

this because she could tell that Alex was

unknowingly fallen in love with him. Except for not

had added another charge on

to her father dressed in a suit while looking like the

these realizations had intensified Erica’s jealousy toward

Alex’s figure kept hovering in her mind. If she

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

taking advantage of Alex. So, Hayley could use the same way to seduce him and with that, she would have an extra hand

Anastasia was at the side to sign

neat gesture of signing, which made

with all his heart. However, with a man like Elliot in the picture, Alex didn’t stand

Anastasia deal with documents by her father’s side and Alex peering at Anastasia from time

Just like a fool.

an opportunity to slip out. Then, she

should stay,”

see how Anastasia learns to manage my dad’s company? Not to mention her seductive appearance. She knows

was there as well? Then, Anastasia really has no sense,” Hayley said as

the way Alex looked at her. Even if she was aware that the stare was because he couldn’t get Anastasia and it was why he was partly interested in her,

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

down, she mused, I have

negligence, all

everyone to lunch and naturally, Anastasia would not go against her

cell phone rang at around half-past eleven in the morning. She picked up the call as soon as she glanced at

home for lunch?” Elliot asked on the

with

too?”

of himself? Do you believe I’ll have

alone physical contact,” Elliot

my best.”

immediately became serious. “Alright. I will do

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

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

Jared to

was really relieving to have him taking care of Jared, so she giggled. “Okay. I’ll accompany my dad to

down, he knew that Elliot was the only man who could make her smile

father’s car and set off. When they passed by the sports car in the

was also eyeing the sports car, as he knew

waiting for lunch to be ready as he

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

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,

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

spent ages busy cooking in the kitchen,

taking care of Jared

it was already 12.10 PM.

nice lunch,” he said. Although Elliot might not have the

But didn’t you just cook, Mr. Presgrave?” Jared

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

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

was healed instantly.

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

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

moment, Jared wrapped his arms around Elliot’s neck and kissed him back on the cheek several times. “Mr. Presgrave, after Mr.

with a warm sensation as he held Jared’s hands

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

you come home for dinner on Christmas Eve?”

for a moment and said, “Sure.

that, Francis beamed. “Great! I will ask Naomi to prepare more food, especially

harmonious, but certain things could not be changed; just as there

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

and driving the gray sports car,

drive slowly,”

that, she stepped on the accelerator and

noticed it was already 2 PM, she wondered what

the gate system 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 about

on the counter. She then noticed the burnt

in cooking lunch for her son.

tidied up something, she could imagine Elliot working hard in the kitchen. As a pampered young master, it must

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

was already a little after 3 PM. She began to feel drowsy and she could barely

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, he shushed Jared,

was wearing a coat, she could still feel the cold. However, she was too tired to move. So, Elliot gestured to

grin. Then, he pointed upstairs, indicating that he

Jared went upstairs, Elliot sat beside Anastasia

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

knowing that he was back, she didn’t wake up

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

gray bed, Anastasia curled up

down beside her, arms supporting his face as

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