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.

sleepiness deepened when

he was coaxing a child. In

long, she closed her eyes and fell asleep in his arms, as

both their hearts were filled with warmth

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 had summoned

Erica was staying at Alex’s house for the night, the former tried

also preferred to stay with Haley. She had an Anastasia-like face and was willing to swallow her pride in front of him. In contrast, Erica would periodically throw tantrums like a child, which irritated

the vice president of a wedding planner, and the company took over the engagement dinner extremely seriously and did not dare to be

both parties finally reached an agreement, and the details would be carried out after

the personnel from the wedding company

her, “Hello, Anastasia. Will you bring Jared home

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

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

the matter?”

Elliot are getting engaged

at the other end. “Really? You are

when the time comes, could you please notify

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

For a

course it’s Elliot! They will be engaged two weeks after Christmas, and my daughter will finally marry.” Francis’ happiness was uncontrollable, especially now that he had such a wonderful son-in-law. His company would certainly expand further when it was handed over to

eyes, but she couldn’t show it on the surface. So, she smiled pretentiously

too.”

when his wife turned around, her face turned frosty and anger flashed in her eyes. Francis loves Anastasia even more now because he can count on

eyes, there is no Erica and me

one with each other. His heart was dedicated to home, and she only cared about herself and

downstairs and headed out for a stroll, she couldn’t help but call her daughter.

person who had kept her alone at Alex’s place the night before was her bestie currently standing next to her. Aside from that, the card that Hayley was holding

showing off how much Alex

nothing. Erica didn’t know that she was acting like a clown

and picked up the call. “Hello,

getting engaged to Elliot,”

is

time, hearing this news still

grip around the coffee cup as she stared at

is becoming Elliot’s wife. It is as if God has given her the best of

you sure?” Erica asked

called and told your father. How can I not be

the call, she turned and noticed Hayley’s ghastly

and schemes to seduce Elliot,

did she mean last time? Why would she say that you are

so I was misjudged by Elliot. Anastasia has taken

side of the story, Erica was shocked and resentful. “What? Anastasia set you up that way? She really will go to any lengths

Erica’s heart, Anastasia was a vicious person, so she bought Hayley’s

careful. Don’t let her plot

my father’s company as her own and even drafted his will. My mother and I have no share of the company at all. The company solely belongs to her!” Erica

mother. She is not even giving a fraction of the company’s property,” Hayley

“She can’t wait to kill my mother

other woman. “Erica, she is Mrs. Presgrave now. If she finds

Erica and the latter’s expression shifted. As such, she turned to look at Hayley and asked, “What should we do? Are we going to be trampled under her

flashed across Hayley’s eyes as she said, “It’s best

Erica’s mind was

her money, Hayley did not have much means left, but she couldn’t

head home first. Let me think of a way,”

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

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

“Sure.” Erica nodded vigorously.

and she stretched out with her hand to

that, she walked to the side and picked

I have reserved a restaurant for

the address and I’ll come

are you with?” he

“With friends,” she replied.

sounded a little anxious

worry, she won’t find

that she is the one who can

hummed in response. She realized that as long as she firmly held Alex’s heart, she would

regarded as an indirect revenge against

looked at Hayley, who just hung up the

replied vaguely. “Let’s go!

was hosting two honored guests, Richard and Arthur that

Jared. Knowing that they were Elliot’s good friends, Jared adored

not to tell Elliot because they were afraid he would be

aloud,

with him until he was sixteen. Elliot’s childhood appearance was therefore vividly imprinted in their minds. That was why when they saw Jared, they felt as if they

of them look

to do with Elliot. Hence, it could only be said that the father and son were predestined to look

will you pay a visit to my house in

a living, Mr. Weiss and Mr. Lloyd?” Jared inquired curiously as the two of

Him, on the other hand…” Arthur pointed at Richard and continued, “If anyone bullies you in the future, you can look for Mr. Lloyd. He likes punishing bad people the

concurred, “Yes, I

guys that Mr. Presgrave can’t deal with,

after they heard Jared. It feels great to know that

Jared left, Arthur immediately turned to face Richard. “Do

identical.” Richard nodded

Jared from behind as their

be as handsome as Jared if and when the two of

be a few years later and I won’t necessarily want to have children,”

“Alright, then. Let’s see who gets married

there any rewards?”

give the other one million,”

don’t have any money!” Richard

complain about being poor. It was obvious that he had finances that could never run out

said. “Ten thousand. That is the

“Deal.”

on the sofa as they made their very childish

casual wear after a while. 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, but he had no choice but

we have decided to leave only after your

are allowed to leave until the engagement

with a woman? Why is it that I have met so many of them, but none seemed to

meet the one.” Elliot wasn’t good

came. He himself was a prime example of it. He used to be repulsed when his grandmother tried to arrange his

a soldier, so he reached out and gave the man a pat on

out before

I made a bet earlier. The one who gets married first will have to give

have a limited budget? How about I sponsor ten million dollars?” Elliot thought

gamble!” Arthur said. “It is mainly because Richard is used to living so frugally that I am afraid he won’t be

usually spent on his swords

stoic friend then. “I wonder what is going to happen when he finds a woman he likes but continues to be such a stingy guy.

remained calm and only peered at Arthur as he simply uttered, “I wouldn’t want to trouble

would never forget the time when they supported and took care of each other as they navigated their way through the dangerous rainforest. Those experiences were enough

left Elliot’s villa around 9 PM, Arthur was suddenly in a good mood and he decided to take his friend to

is a place I want you to come with me. I

need to think a

sit idly by when it

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

was the city that never slept. It was a place

to see that they had stopped at

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

always been the prankster and idealist among them ever since they

going to help me or not?” Arthur lightly slapped him. “Are

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

atmosphere now that 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 men walking in, their eyes glinted greedily like they were hunters looking

cold, complex aura they exuded, they were definitely at the top

booth over there. Do you want to go over and have a seat?” A girl came over and boldly

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

had a terrifying

saw

here for. We are leaving after that.” Richard felt very uncomfortable being in a place with an ambience

fine. Let’s go,

to the private room at the

saying a word, Richard took long strides in the direction Arthur had told him. He would only need a few minutes for him

room when he saw a row

instead of fighters, they were a bunch

to

from the outside right at this moment. He heard Arthur’s voice coming from the other side of the

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

who had arranged for the ten exquisitely beautiful women

when they saw Richard standing there. What a handsome and

the rugged, abstinent man. He was the type that

to him. “How about the few

warned in a low voice. The air thick with perfume was already making him uncomfortable as it was. The women just had

now filled with the sole purpose of catching Arthur and letting him have his fill

him in even though he knew

get out if the door wasn’t opened from the outside. He then noticed a big window facing the hall that was open. It looked like

satisfied with us?” A

to their confidence when the man had not taken a good look at them ever since

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