Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 481-490

“It almost went deep into the bone, but luckily it didn’t,” Benedict remarked as he took a look at the medical scanner.

“Who did this to you?” Anastasia clenched her teeth in rage. First, Aliona kidnapped her son and then, she hurt Elliot. If Aliona was in front of her, Anastasia would kill her on the spot.

“It’s fine. I just need to get some rest.” Elliot reached out and took Anastasia’s hand in his, his eyes filled with consolation.

He is the one who got hurt.

“Don’t worry, Miss Tillman. President Presgrave is not as fragile as you think. He is someone who has traveled into the hinterland of the rainforest and returned alive.” Benedict quickly chimed in. Then, he added, “It seems that the electronic chip that was implanted in your body is truly top-notch, as it remained intact after so many years.”

Anastasia’s heart tightened at that moment. Elliot has been implanted with an electronic chip?

When she turned to look at him, Elliot rolled up his sleeve and showed her the practically invisible scar on his forearm. “When Richard, Arthur, and I parted ten years ago, we all had a chip inserted. The other two will not stand by while one individual is in peril,” he explained.

After he finished speaking, Elliot said helplessly, “Rey made a big deal out of it. Actually, there was no need to get them here.”

In contrast, Anastasia felt that if Rey hadn’t called for help, she would have been the first to collapse at that moment.

“I might not be able to see you now if it weren’t for them.” She was really grateful to Elliot’s two buddies.

“So, you were extremely worried about me this time?” Elliot’s eyes were filled with an affectionate smile, as if he had finally tested her feelings for him.

“Don’t let me worry so much in the future, or I’ll leave you directly, so I don’t have to be on tenterhooks,” Anastasia warned him gently.

This time was because he tried to save her son, so she forgave him.

“Okay.” After that, Elliot bowed his head and looked at Benedict, who was still securing the gauze. Why isn’t he done yet?

At this point, even Benedict was eager to finish the treatment, as he had had enough of the couple being lovey-dovey. Finally, he got up after securing the gauze and instructed, “Elliot, I’m leaving now. I’ll return in three days to replace the dressing. Don’t let the wound come into contact with water, and rest for a week. As for the next ten days… it’s better to avoid any vigorous activity.”

After saying so, Benedict cast a thoughtful glance towards Anastasia and the following second, he received a displeased warning from Elliot. “For the previous research funding, I think you should shoulder it by yourself,” Elliot threatened.

However, Benedict did not shy away from Elliot’s threat. “This is what a doctor should do,” he retorted. “If you still want your leg to function, take my advice.”

After that, Benedict picked up his medicine box and left.

Anastasia pursed her lips, attempting to suppress a smile.

All right! Elliot is not allowed to mess around with me for the next ten days, which is fine by me.

Although Elliot could not really move his leg, his hands could. When he noticed Anastasia was giggling, he stretched out his long arm and in the next second, she was in his embrace. As she raised her head, Elliot held her chin with one hand and wrapped his arms around her waist. Then, he bowed his head and kissed her.

Anastasia’s cheek turned fiery red in response to Elliot’s abrupt domineering moves.

His kiss was not overpowering, yet there was an aggressiveness between his lips and tongue that made her heart flutter.

If it wasn’t for the injury, she felt that he would surely gobble her up.

Therefore, Dr. Palmer’s warning actually served as a form of protection for me!

“When will you marry me?” Elliot’s kiss fell on the corner of her mouth as he asked in a low and hoarse voice.

“At the very least, you must wait till your leg gets better. Could it be that you want to get married in a wheelchair?” Anastasia replied as she raised her brows.

“Then we will get engaged first.” Elliot didn’t want her to change her mind in the spur of the moment.

He wanted to let the whole world know that she belonged to him, and then wisely choose a good day to marry her.

Anastasia was stunned for a few seconds. “Do we need to get engaged in such a hurry?” she asked in confusion.

At that moment, Elliot bowed his head and gazed at her. Her petite face was gentle and charming under the light, and there was an inexplicable magical power that moved his heart, which made him want to declare ownership immediately.

“Yes,” he answered with a deep and firm voice.

Suddenly, Anastasia had the feeling that she was under Elliot’s control and could no longer escape.

“Okay. But we’ll still have to wait until your leg gets better,” she said.

“I’ll let someone set up the venue first, and we will get engaged in two weeks. During this period, you can choose whatever clothes and jewelry you like.” Elliot knew that women liked to arrange these things.

“Sure.” Anastasia hummed in agreement. Elliot is a good choice. I don’t think there is any need to be fussy anymore.

As Dad said, it is already a blessing for me to be able to marry although I have a child. If it’s a good man, I should just go ahead and get married.

Elliot finally exhaled a sigh of relief after seeing how quickly she accepted his proposal, and he felt the joy of finally having caught his prey.

Therefore, he reckoned that the injury to his leg was worth it in exchange for a wife.

When Rey came in to report a work matter, Anastasia left the room and headed to Jared’s room. “When will Mr. Presgrave’s leg get better, Mommy?” Jared ran to her and asked when she entered the room.

“The doctor said it will heal in ten days. Don’t worry,” she consoled.

Suddenly, Jared wrapped his arms around Anastasia’s neck. “Mommy, can Mr. Presgrave be my Daddy?” he asked pleadingly in her ear.

Anastasia felt pity for Jared as she listened to his plea, but she also felt like grinning. “Why?” she inquired.

“I really like him, Mommy. I feel like he is my Daddy,” the child exclaimed.

Anastasia’s heart sank when she heard that. But Elliot can never be Jared’s biological father.

“Aright. Your mommy has decided to marry him. We will live together in the future, and he will be your Daddy, okay?” she promised him.

“Really? Yay! I have a father now!” Jared jumped up and down happily.

Anastasia’s fearful emotions from last night slowly eased away and her mood lifted as she looked at her child’s cheerful appearance.

Meanwhile, in Elliot’s master bedroom, Rey was reporting on the handling of Aliona and her accomplice. “President Presgrave, Aliona’s real name is Aliona Presgrave, and she was adopted by Riley Presgrave when she was young. Riley controlled Lucas’ son abroad, and that’s why Lucas has been helping him to hide Aliona’s identity, allowing her to approach you.”

As for Aliona’s purpose for approaching him, Elliot was well aware that she wanted his heir to become Riley’s puppet to control the Presgrave Group in the future.

“Let the lawyers do their jobs properly. I want these people to pay a heavy price.” He clenched his fists, and his joints gave a crack.

“Yes. They have collected all the information and will never let them escape any charge,” Rey responded.

“Get me a wedding planner tomorrow. I’m going to arrange an engagement dinner,” Elliot ordered in a low voice.

Rey’s expression lit up instantly. “Congratulations, President Presgrave, on Miss Tillman’s and your engagement!”

President Presgrave has been pursuing Miss Tillman for more than half a year, and it is finally paying off. And to think I used to get so anxious about their relationship!

“Rey, if you meet the right person, tell me. Don’t delay your marriage because of work.” Elliot felt the happiness of having a lover, and he wanted to arrange a good marriage for Rey as well.

Rey immediately thanked the boss for his consideration, but he shook his head and said, “Thank you for caring about my marriage, President Presgrave. But I don’t have a partner yet.”

“After the first half of the year, I will give you a long vacation in the second half,” Elliot said.

“Thank you, President Presgrave.” Rey was grateful to have met such a good boss.

In the evening, Jared accompanied Elliot, and they played with the Rubik’s cube. Finally, Elliot had time to spend with Jared and he was very patient.

The main reason Anastasia would fall in love with Elliot was that she saw his love and concern for Jared. Only a man who loved her son could unlock her heart.

When she thought about getting engaged to Elliot after Christmas, she still felt a little nervous. I should talk to Dad in the next two days.

In the evening, Jared went to bed early. Anastasia had been staying up late, so she wanted to sleep immediately after putting her son to bed.

At this very moment, Anastasia received a text message on her cell phone. Reaching for her phone and glancing at it, she noticed that it was from Elliot, who was currently in the master bedroom.

‘Come to my room.’

When she strode toward his room and pushed open the door, Elliot was leaning against the headboard. “Sleep with me tonight,” he said as he patted the empty space next to him.

Anastasia pursed her lips and shook her head with a smile. “No,” she refused.

His eyes narrowed after hearing her refusal, and there was a warning look coming from them. “I can’t sleep without you by my side,” he continued.

She really didn’t know what to do with him. Just because he is hurt, doesn’t mean he can use it against me.

Alright, alright. He is allowed to do so tonight. Dr. Palmer already said that he can’t mess around anyway.

With that in mind, Anastasia walked to the other end of the bed, thereafter lifting the quilt and lying down.

At that instant, Elliot began to loathe his huge bed after seeing Anastasia sleep so far away from him. His leg was already making it difficult for him to move around, yet she still slept so far away on purpose.

“Come here,” he demanded in a deep voice.

She turned sideways and looked at him with her beautiful black and bright eyes. “I’m sleeping on your bed. What more do you want?” she asked with a slightly coquettish tone.

Elliot could feel that she did it on purpose. When he was about to move his injured leg, however, she immediately stopped him. “Don’t move.”

He complied, but then he raised his head and ordered, “Come here then. Otherwise, I’ll move to your side.”

Without a choice, Anastasia could only move to his side a little more and stop a few inches away from him. However, it wasn’t close enough for Elliot, so he stretched out his long arms and drew her closer as he murmured, “Sleep next to me.”

In the end, she slept next to him. She shifted on her side and Elliot tugged her arm to wrap around his waist so she could hug him and sleep on the side of his uninjured leg.

Anastasia’s sleepiness deepened when

he was coaxing a

eyes and fell asleep in his arms, as

both their hearts were filled

night, Erica took the initiative to go over Alex’s house. When Alex saw her coming to his door and offering herself readily, he was unreserved and slept with her. But, once finished, he made up an excuse and left. In fact, Heyley

that Hayley was aware Erica was staying at Alex’s house for the night, the former tried to prove her charm and snatch

She had an Anastasia-like face and was willing to swallow her pride in front of him. In contrast, Erica would periodically throw

a wedding planner, and the company took over the engagement dinner extremely seriously and did not dare to be inattentive with

3 PM, both parties finally reached an agreement, and the details would be

of the floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor watching the personnel from the wedding company leave, she took a deep breath and

asked her, “Hello, Anastasia. Will you bring Jared home for Christmas

this day of reunion, every parent looked forward to their children returning home to be with

I’ll spend Christmas with Elliot’s family tomorrow. Also, I have something to

matter?” Francis

getting engaged

other end. “Really? You are getting engaged? Well, that’s

comes, could you please notify our relatives?” she

inform them, but I won’t invite too many people. We are not too close with distant relatives, so I will only invite some

“Sounds good,” Anastasia agreed.

phone, he couldn’t help but announce, “There is one piece

a moment, Naomi

will finally marry.” Francis’ happiness was uncontrollable, especially now that he had such a wonderful

trace of jealousy flashed in Naomi’s eyes, but she couldn’t show it on the surface. So, she smiled pretentiously and said, “Really?

too.” Francis nodded

face turned frosty and anger flashed in her eyes.

his eyes, there is no Erica

Naomi and Francis got married, they had never been at one with each other. His heart was dedicated to home, and she only cared about herself and

couldn’t help but call her daughter. At

the person who had kept her alone at Alex’s place the night before was her bestie currently standing next

with Hayley, yet she was still showing off how much Alex loved her and how generous he was to her in front

only smiled and said nothing. Erica didn’t know that she was acting like

out her phone and picked up the call. “Hello, Mom. What’s the

Anastasia is getting engaged to Elliot,” Naomi

Erica’s eyes widened in shock. “Anastasia is getting engaged?

of time, hearing this

she stared at Erica.

wife. It is as if God has given her the best of

sure?”

not be certain? I’m hoping it’s a

Erica hung up the call, she turned and noticed Hayley’s ghastly expression. “Are you alright, Hayley? Anastasia

to use tricks and schemes to seduce Elliot, but I’m not capable of

that you are being swept out by the

planning to murder Old Madam Presgrave and everyone believed it, so I was misjudged by Elliot. Anastasia has taken

Anastasia set you up that way? She really will

Anastasia was a vicious person, so she bought Hayley’s story straight

be careful. Don’t let her plot against

his will. My mother and I have no share of the company at all. The company solely belongs to her!” Erica sneered as she gritted her

and your mother. She is not even giving a fraction of

angrier. “She can’t wait to kill

to instil terror in the other woman. “Erica, she is Mrs. Presgrave now. If she finds an opportunity in the future, she

and asked,

said, “It’s best to keep Anastasia and Elliot from

you have, Hayley?” Erica’s

having lost all her money, Hayley did not have much means left, but she

first. Let me think

of a way, I will definitely help you,” Erica said innocently without knowing she was going to be taken

her in response and remarked, “Erica, Anastasia is our common

“Sure.” Erica nodded vigorously.

at that moment, and she stretched out with her hand to take a

that, she walked to the side

you? Let’s have dinner together. I have reserved a restaurant for tonight.” Alex’s voice

address and I’ll come over,”

are you with?”

“With friends,” she replied.

you with Erica?” Alex sounded

comforted him, “Don’t worry, she

mentioned that she is the one who can assist me in claiming Tillman Constructions,”

held Alex’s heart, she would also be able to enjoy

as an indirect

asked curiously as she looked at Hayley, who

Hayley replied vaguely. “Let’s go!

Richard and Arthur that night

them arrived with some toys for Jared. Knowing that they were Elliot’s

to tell Elliot

they didn’t say it aloud, they

as friends and trained with him until he was sixteen. Elliot’s childhood appearance was therefore vividly imprinted in their minds. That was why

look

son had nothing to do with Elliot.

pay a visit to my house in the

you do for a living, Mr. Weiss and Mr. Lloyd?” Jared

pointed at Richard and continued, “If anyone bullies you in the future, you can look for Mr. Lloyd. He likes

nodded seriously and concurred, “Yes, I can beat

that Mr. Presgrave can’t deal with, I’ll

and Richard exchange a joyful glance after they heard Jared. It

Arthur immediately turned to

Richard nodded

the two of them chased after Jared from behind as their affections for

be as handsome as Jared if and when the

I won’t necessarily want to have children,”

“Alright, then. Let’s see who

rewards?” Richard was showing

married late will give the other

have any money!” Richard stated

had the best equipment in the world had the nerve to constantly complain about being poor. It was obvious that he had finances that could never run out all his life, and yet Richard refused to

“Ten thousand. That is the lowest I

“Deal.”

the sofa as they made their

In order to make his walking easier, Benedict had gotten him a crutch out of nowhere. Elliot was extremely reluctant to use it at first,

decided to leave only after your engagement

down beside them. “None of you are

with a woman? Why is it that I have met

when you meet the one.” Elliot wasn’t good at explaining something like this

he knew was that there was no escaping when fate finally came. He himself was a prime example of it. He used to be repulsed when his grandmother tried to arrange his marriage for him, but now,

with his back as straight as a soldier, so he reached out and gave the man a pat

a habit,” Richard threw out before he leaned

seeing him relax, Arthur turned to Elliot and told him, “Richard and I made a bet earlier. The one

ten million dollars?” Elliot thought that their

alright. It is only a small gamble!” Arthur said. “It is mainly because Richard is used to living so frugally that I am

usually spent on

worried for his stoic friend then. “I wonder what is going to happen when he finds a woman

Arthur as he simply uttered, “I wouldn’t want to trouble

supported and took care of each

PM, Arthur was suddenly in a good mood and he decided to take his friend to a place he had in

a place I want you

stoic man didn’t even need to think a

when it was matters concerning his

drive to the place where he stayed last night. He wasn’t specific with his words, but the bodyguard immediately understood and began to drive in the direction of Starryfield, the bustling part of the city center. It was a place where the air even smelled like

the city that never slept. It was a place where all the

that they had stopped at

was here yesterday, so I made an appointment for a fight with them. I planned to bring you here to even the score,”

with suspicious eyes. Arthur had always been the prankster

to help me or not?” Arthur lightly slapped

nodded and he chose to believe Arthur. Him standing so straight made him look out of place as they stood under the red and green

it was around 10.30 PM. There were many girls dressed in fashionable clothes as they chatted amongst themselves in the dim room. The instant they noticed the two

cold, complex

there. Do you want to go over and

wrapped her snake-like hand around Richard’s arm, he immediately threw a cold

had

tug at Richard when he saw that. “Don’t be like that.

for. We are leaving after that.” Richard felt very uncomfortable being in a

Let’s go,

words, Arthur took him to the VIP room on the second floor. He then pointed to the private room at the end

him. He would only need a few minutes for him to win

the private room when he

instead of fighters, they were

second to realize that he had

from the other side of the door the second it was closed. “Have fun, Richard! You don’t have

Weiss, you better open the d*mn door!” Richard’s distressed voice

was the one who had arranged for the ten exquisitely

eyes widened in shock when they saw Richard standing there.

women couldn’t help but be deeply attracted to the rugged, abstinent man. He was the type that they

One of them started sticking closer to him. “How

any closer!” Richard warned in a low voice. The air thick with perfume was already making him uncomfortable as it was. The women

head was now filled with the sole purpose of catching Arthur and letting

locked him in even though he knew how much Richard hated places like

get out if the door wasn’t opened from the outside. He then noticed

satisfied with us?”

had been a blow to their confidence when the man had not taken a good

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