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.

so sleepy.” Anastasia’s sleepiness deepened when

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

she closed her eyes and fell asleep in his arms,

wet with heavy dew, but both their hearts were filled with

herself readily, he was unreserved and slept with her. But, once finished, he made up

Alex’s house for the

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

the company

agreement, and the details would be carried

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

“Hello, Anastasia. Will you bring Jared home for

forward to their children returning home

Elliot’s family tomorrow. Also,

matter?”

Elliot are getting engaged two weeks after Christmas,”

“Really? You are getting engaged? Well, that’s great!” he

the time comes, could you please

We are not too close with distant relatives, so I will only invite some close relatives to attend,”

“Sounds good,” Anastasia agreed.

upstairs to the study after Francis hung up the phone, he couldn’t help but announce, “There is

a moment, Naomi did not know

finally marry.” Francis’ happiness was uncontrollable, especially now that he had

Naomi’s eyes, but she couldn’t show it on the surface.

too.” Francis

didn’t realize was that 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 her

eyes, there is

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

help but call her daughter. At that

alone at Alex’s place the night before was her bestie currently standing next to her. Aside from that, the

she was still showing off how much Alex loved her and how generous

other hand, Hayley only smiled and said nothing. Erica didn’t know that she was acting like a clown in front of

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

is getting engaged to

eyes widened in shock. “Anastasia is getting engaged? With

matter of time, hearing this

the coffee cup as she stared at Erica. Those words were like a

Anastasia is becoming Elliot’s wife. It is as if God has given her the best of everything, and it

sure?”

How can I not be certain? I’m hoping it’s a scam as well!” Naomi

ghastly

schemes to seduce

time? Why would she say that you are being swept out by the

it, so

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

vicious person,

you and your mother should be careful. Don’t let her plot against you two,”

even mention that. Anastasia took 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 her teeth in

is truly showing no mercy to you and your mother. She is not even giving a fraction of the company’s property,”

can’t wait to kill my mother and

the other woman. “Erica, she is Mrs.

had frightened 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 feet for the rest of

eyes as she said, “It’s best to

you have, Hayley?” Erica’s

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

Let me think of a way,”

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

Anastasia is our common enemy and we will

“Sure.” Erica nodded vigorously.

with her hand to take a

that, she walked to the side and picked up the call.

restaurant

address and I’ll come over,” she agreed

are you with?”

“With friends,” she replied.

sounded a little

she won’t find out about

is the one who can assist me in

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

be regarded as an indirect revenge

boyfriend?” Erica asked curiously as she looked at Hayley, who just hung up the

vaguely. “Let’s

guests, Richard and

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

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

say it aloud, they would feel

was eight years old and had stayed together as friends and trained 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 were looking at

them look exactly the

Anastasia’s son had nothing to do with Elliot. Hence, it could only

you pay a visit to my house

Mr. Weiss and Mr. Lloyd?” Jared inquired curiously as the two of them gave

and continued, “If anyone bullies you in the future, you

“Yes, I can beat up bad

Mr. Presgrave can’t

a joyful glance after they heard Jared.

to face Richard. “Do

identical.” Richard

brief conversation, the two of them chased after Jared from

handsome as Jared if and when the two of us have children in the future,” Arthur

few years later and I won’t

curled his lips and smiled. “Alright, then. Let’s see who gets

any rewards?” Richard

will give

any money!” Richard

had the nerve to constantly complain about being poor. It was obvious that he had finances that

That is the lowest

“Deal.”

sat on the sofa as they made their very

went downstairs in 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,

to leave only after your engagement

“None of you are allowed to leave until the engagement party

like to fall in love with a woman? Why is it that I have met so many of them, but none seemed to have ever made

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

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, marrying the person he had pursued with all his heart felt like a wonderful

he reached out and gave

habit,” Richard threw out before he leaned into

him, “Richard and I made a bet earlier. The

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

small 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

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

Arthur as he simply uttered, “I

the time when they supported and took care of each other as they navigated their

mood and he decided to take his friend to a place he had in mind. He proceeded to

want

stoic man didn’t even need to think a second longer. “Okay,” Richard

when it was matters concerning his good

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

It was a place where all the high-end bars from

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

yesterday, so I made an appointment for a fight with them. I planned

only looked at him with suspicious eyes. Arthur had always been the prankster and idealist among them ever since

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

straight made him look out of place as they stood under the red and green lights

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

quality, high-level ones. From the cold, complex aura they

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

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

man had

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

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

fine. Let’s

Arthur took him to 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 settle

him. He would

he saw

they were

him less than a second to realize that he

heard Arthur’s voice coming from the other side of the door the second it

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

the one who had arranged for

Richard standing there. What a handsome and stylish

abstinent

One of them started sticking closer to him. “How about the few of

low voice. The air thick with perfume was already making him uncomfortable as it was. The

filled with the sole purpose of catching Arthur and letting him have his fill of Richard’s

he knew how much

checked the doorknob, only to realize that it was a sturdy one. It might be difficult to get out if the door wasn’t opened from the outside. He then noticed a big window facing the hall that

not satisfied with us?” A woman sweetly

had not taken a

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