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 she felt

shoulder as if he was coaxing a

fell asleep in his

both

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 had

Hayley was aware Erica was staying at Alex’s house for the

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

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

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

personnel from the wedding company leave, she took a deep

said anything, Francis asked her, “Hello, Anastasia. Will you bring Jared home

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

with Elliot’s family tomorrow. Also, I have

matter?” Francis

and Elliot are getting engaged two weeks after

was seemingly surprised at the other end. “Really? You are getting engaged?

could you

not too close with distant relatives, so I will only invite some

“Sounds good,” Anastasia agreed.

Naomi went upstairs to the study after Francis hung up the phone, he couldn’t help

engaged to?” For a moment, Naomi did not know

will be engaged two weeks after Christmas, and my daughter will finally marry.” Francis’ happiness was

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

so too.” Francis nodded in

her face turned frosty and anger flashed in

his eyes, there is no Erica

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

out for a stroll, she couldn’t help but call her

her bestie currently standing next to

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

other hand, Hayley only smiled and said nothing. Erica didn’t know that she was acting

took out her phone and picked

getting engaged to

is getting engaged? With Elliot?” she

matter of time, hearing

as she stared

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

are you sure?” Erica

the one who called and told your father. How can I not be certain? I’m hoping it’s a scam as well!” Naomi

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

how to use tricks and schemes to seduce

you are being swept out by the Presgrave Family—”

and everyone believed it, so I was misjudged by Elliot. Anastasia has taken everything

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

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

should be careful. Don’t let her plot against you

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

your mother. She is not

angrier. “She can’t wait to kill my mother and

hearing that, Hayley began to instil terror in the other woman. “Erica, she is Mrs. Presgrave now. If she finds an opportunity in the future, she will not let us

to look at Hayley and asked, “What should we do? Are we going to be trampled under

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

Hayley?” Erica’s mind was blank at

lost all her money, Hayley did not have much means left, but she couldn’t just watch Anastasia and Elliot

me

will definitely help you,” Erica said innocently without knowing

her in response and remarked, “Erica, Anastasia is our common enemy and we will deal with

“Sure.” Erica nodded vigorously.

stretched out with her hand to take a look at her phone. “Let me take this

side and

Let’s have dinner together. I have reserved a restaurant for tonight.” Alex’s voice sounded from the other

address and

you with?”

“With friends,” she replied.

you with Erica?” Alex sounded

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

about us, Hayley. I have mentioned that she is the one who can assist me in claiming Tillman

held Alex’s heart, she would also be able to enjoy the future equity of the Tillman Constructions that he would

as an indirect revenge

boyfriend?” Erica asked curiously as she looked at

vaguely. “Let’s go!

guests, Richard and Arthur that night in

toys for Jared. Knowing that they were

couldn’t decide whether or not to tell Elliot because they were afraid he would be

they didn’t say it aloud, they

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

of them look exactly

Richard had learned that Anastasia’s son had nothing to do with Elliot. Hence, it could only be said that the

house in the future?”

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

anyone bullies you in the future, you can look for Mr.

concurred, “Yes, I can

future, if there are bad guys that Mr. Presgrave can’t deal with, I’ll

after they heard Jared. It feels great to know that I am

to

Richard nodded

the two of them chased after Jared from behind

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

I won’t necessarily want to have children,” Richard replied

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

rewards?” Richard was showing

give the other one million,”

any money!”

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

said. “Ten thousand. That is the

“Deal.”

sat on the sofa as

out of nowhere. Elliot was extremely reluctant to use it at first, but he had no choice but to use it for the

decided to leave only

down beside them. “None of you are

asked with a curious expression on his face, “Elliot, how exactly does it feel 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

He used to be repulsed when his grandmother tried to arrange his marriage for him, but now, marrying the

Richard was sitting with his back as straight as a soldier, so he reached out and gave the man a pat on the back. “You

habit,” Richard threw out before he leaned into the

and I made a bet earlier. The one who gets

a limited budget? How about I sponsor ten million dollars?” Elliot thought that their gamble was too small for someone of their

because Richard is used to living so frugally that I am afraid he won’t be able to take

spent on

finds a woman he likes but continues to be such a stingy guy.

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

in their memories, they would never forget the time when they supported and took care of each other as they navigated their way through

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

solemnly. “There is a place I want you to come

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

it

bodyguard immediately understood and began

that never slept. It was a place where

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

bullied me while I was here yesterday, so I made an appointment for a fight with them. I planned to bring you here to

had always been the prankster and idealist among them ever since they were

going to help me or not?” Arthur lightly

Richard 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 lights

now that it was around 10.30 PM. There were many girls

ones. From the cold, complex aura they

you want to go over and have a

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

had a

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

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

Let’s go,

private room

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

just stepped into the private room when he saw a row of people

instead of fighters, they were a bunch of

took him less than a second to

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

Weiss, you better open the d*mn door!”

who had arranged for the ten exquisitely beautiful

shock when they saw Richard standing there. What a handsome

the rugged, abstinent man. He was the type that

him. “How

The air thick with perfume was already making him uncomfortable as it was. The women just had to wear clothes that

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

actually locked him in even though he

and 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

you not satisfied with us?” A woman sweetly

the man had not taken a good look at them ever since he came

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