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.

sleepy.” Anastasia’s sleepiness deepened when she felt his

shoulder as if he was coaxing a child. In truth, she did

and fell asleep in

but both their hearts were filled with warmth by being close

herself readily, he was

Alex’s house for the night, the former tried to prove her charm and snatch him from her

also preferred to stay with Haley. She had an Anastasia-like face and was willing to swallow her pride in front

Christmas Eve the next day. Elliot met with the vice president of a wedding planner, and the company took over the engagement dinner extremely seriously and did not dare to be inattentive with the

3 PM, both parties finally reached an agreement, and

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

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

forward to

Christmas with Elliot’s family tomorrow. Also,

matter?”

getting engaged two weeks after Christmas,” she

end. “Really?

when the time comes, could you please

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

“Sounds good,” Anastasia agreed.

Francis hung up the phone, he couldn’t help but announce, “There

Who is she engaged to?” For a

Christmas, and my daughter will finally marry.” Francis’ happiness was uncontrollable, especially now that

Naomi’s eyes, but she couldn’t show it on the surface. So, she smiled pretentiously and said, “Really? That’s great! Anastasia

think so too.” Francis nodded in

wife turned around, her face turned frosty and anger flashed in her

his eyes, there is no

got married, they had never been at one with each other. His

for a stroll, she couldn’t help but call her daughter. At that time, Erica was out

Alex’s place the night before was her bestie currently standing next to her. Aside from that, the card that Hayley was holding in her hand was

showing off how much Alex loved her and how generous he

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

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

Anastasia is getting engaged

in shock. “Anastasia is getting

time, hearing this news still drove

tightened her grip around the coffee cup as she stared at Erica.

wife. It is as if God

you sure?”

told your father. How can I not be certain? I’m hoping it’s a scam as well!” Naomi replied angrily at the other

the call, she turned and noticed Hayley’s ghastly expression. “Are you alright, Hayley? Anastasia is getting engaged to

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

you are being swept

framed me. She convinced everyone that I was planning to murder Old Madam Presgrave and everyone believed it, so I was misjudged by Elliot. Anastasia has taken everything that the Presgraves have given me. I hate her and I wish she

the story, Erica was shocked and resentful. “What? Anastasia set you up that way? She really

vicious person, so she bought Hayley’s

Don’t let her plot against

over 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 sneered as she gritted

mercy to you and your mother. She is not even giving a fraction of the company’s property,” Hayley

became angrier. “She can’t wait

Mrs. Presgrave now. If she

shifted. As such, she turned to look at Hayley and asked, “What should we do? Are we going to be trampled under her feet for

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

do you have, Hayley?” Erica’s mind was blank

did not have much means left, but she couldn’t just watch Anastasia and Elliot

let’s head home first. Let me think of

help you,” Erica said

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

“Sure.” Erica nodded vigorously.

hand to take a look at her phone. “Let me

the side and picked up the

reserved a restaurant for tonight.”

and I’ll come

you with?” he

“With friends,” she replied.

you with Erica?” Alex sounded

him, “Don’t worry, she won’t find out about our

the one who

she firmly held Alex’s heart, she would also be

be regarded as an indirect revenge

boyfriend?” Erica asked curiously as she looked at Hayley,

a friend,” Hayley replied vaguely. “Let’s

two honored guests, Richard

with some toys for Jared. Knowing that they were Elliot’s good friends, Jared

or not to tell Elliot because they were afraid he would be unhappy if they

say it aloud,

The two of them had met Elliot when he was eight years old and had stayed together as friends and trained with him until he was sixteen. Elliot’s

them look

do with Elliot. Hence, it could

my house

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

hand…” Arthur pointed at Richard and continued, “If anyone bullies you in the future, you can

and concurred, “Yes, I can beat

if there are bad guys that Mr. Presgrave can’t

exchange a joyful glance after they heard Jared. It feels great to know that I am

as Jared left, Arthur immediately turned to face Richard. “Do they look alike?”

Richard nodded

Jared from behind as

wondering whether our child will be as handsome as Jared if and when the two of us have children in

later and I won’t necessarily want to

smiled. “Alright, then. Let’s see who gets married later,” he

there any rewards?”

Whoever gets married late will give

I don’t have any money!” Richard

speechless. The man who had the best equipment in the world had the nerve to constantly complain about being poor. It was obvious that he had

he finally said. “Ten thousand. That is

“Deal.”

sat on the sofa as they made their very childish

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

to leave only after your engagement

them. “None of you are allowed to leave

a curious expression on his face, “Elliot, how exactly does it feel like to fall in love with a woman?

to put into words. You will know when you meet the one.” Elliot wasn’t good at explaining something like this as

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

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

Richard threw out before he

a bet earlier. The one who gets married first will have

ten million dollars?” Elliot thought that their gamble was too small

Arthur said. “It is mainly because Richard is used to

is usually spent on his swords

wonder what is going to happen when he finds a woman he likes but

Arthur as he simply

their memories, they would never forget the time when they supported and took care

in a good mood and he decided

“There is a place I want you to come with me. I need your help with

man didn’t even need to think

idly by when it was matters concerning his

bodyguard to 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

was the city that never slept. It was a place where all the high-end bars

car and looked up to see that they had stopped at a bar, he frowned. “Why did you

for a fight with them. I planned to bring you here

at him with suspicious eyes. Arthur had always been the prankster and

going to help me or not?” Arthur

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

the bar. They could see that the nightlife had already started. The lighting in the bar gave the place an oddly sensual atmosphere now that it was around 10.30 PM. There were many girls dressed in fashionable clothes as they chatted amongst themselves in the

any prey. They were quality, high-level ones. From the cold, complex aura they

Do you want to go over

her snake-like hand around Richard’s arm, he immediately threw a cold and warning look at her, making her shrink back

man had a terrifying

when he saw that. “Don’t be like that. You will scare

and finish what you came here for. We are leaving after that.” Richard felt

fine. Let’s

the VIP room on the second floor. He then pointed to the private room at the end of the corridor and said, “The person who bullied me is in there. Hurry up and

in the direction Arthur had told him. He would only need a few minutes for him to win a fight against less than

room when he saw a row of people sitting on

they were a bunch

him less than a second to realize that

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

d*mn door!” Richard’s distressed voice

arranged for the ten

shock when they saw Richard standing there. What a handsome

to the rugged, abstinent man. He was

sticking closer to him. “How about the

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

of catching Arthur and letting

even though he

wasn’t opened from the outside. He then noticed a big window facing the

are you not satisfied with us?” A woman

their confidence when the man had not taken a good look at them ever since he came into

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