Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 511-520

Elliot brought Anastasia to the break room. Her eyes were welling up with tears and every time she thought about what her father was going through, her heart throbbed with pain.

He wrapped his arms around her and gently wiped away her tears.

“I’m sorry,” she said, turning to look at him. “I really don’t wish to get engaged at the moment. Can we postpone it?”

“Sure,” he said, nodding. “Don’t rush. It can be done after your father wakes up.”

When she heard that, hope filled her heart. That’s true! When her father was finally awake, she could select a new date with her father for her engagement to Elliot.

In Elliot’s eyes, postponing the engagement party made no difference. After all, their relationship had progressed so much that it felt like they were already married. The engagement party was merely a ceremony to him.

No matter what happened, he would never abandon Anastasia. He would always protect her and stay by her side as they weathered troubled times together.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door before Rey walked into the room. He held an iPad out to them and said, “President Presgrave, Miss Tillman, have a look at this. Naomi and her daughter have released a statement to the press.”

She took the iPad from him and read out the headline of the article shown, “Eldest daughter holds comatose father hostage to steal the right to inherit Tillman Constructions.”

By the time she was done reading the entire article, she was trembling with anger. The audacity of those two women to release such an insidious statement at this time infuriated her.

“Many media outlets have shared the statement as soon as it had been released,” Rey said. “Furthermore, many independent journalists are defending them, amplifying the message and causing considerable damage to Miss Tillman’s reputation.”

Anastasia’s eyes turned as cold as ice when she heard that. Naomi and her daughter were playing victim by attacking her first.

“Find a way to suppress the news,” Elliot ordered.

“Sir, doing that might not end well for Miss Tillman. Also, there are a lot of eyes on this right now. If we do not publicly respond now, it would be a disaster when Miss Tillman marries you.”

“Yes,” she said, nodding in agreement. “We don’t need to do that. Let us ignore them for now. The most important task at hand is to wake my father up. When that happens, this lie would be exposed for what it truly is. As for my reputation, I do not care at all.”

Elliot’s heart ached at how calm and collected she was. “Okay.” He sighed. “I’ll hold back myself for now.”

Otherwise, the mother-and-daughter duo would have already been thrown into prison. There was no way he would have tolerated their impertinent behavior.

“Ignore them. They are only doing this so that they can make healthcare decisions for Dad instead of me. It is impossible for that to happen. If I let them take care of my dad, he would never wake up again.”

Anastasia was determined to withstand anything and everything just so her father could be saved. Let Naomi and her daughter kick up a fuss because she couldn’t be bothered about them.

Elliot would eventually build her the greatest shield ever that would protect her from their attacks.

Meanwhile, Hayley was whiling time away at a cafe when she stumbled upon the article about Anastasia. She was shocked by what she saw and also awed by how astonishingly beautiful Anastasia looked in all the photos shown in the video that kept bashing her.

Anastasia looked just like a rose proudly showing her glacial beauty despite the adversities she faced.

Even the comments of the video were all praising her beauty while they piled hate on her.

‘Anastasia is so gorgeous. She might be evil, but she is amazing.’

‘Yeah! Well, the prettier they are, the more dangerous their venom. She is beautiful because she is pure evil.’

‘Is she the future head of Tillman Constructions? Oh, my goodness! She is just divine! I finally have a face for the female lead of the novel I’m reading.’

‘She might be evil, but she is just too beautiful. She is so sexy. What should I do? I think I’m in love.’ This comment was made by a user who appeared to be male according to his profile picture.

Hayley was seething with jealousy as she read those comments. As expected, even though the situation was bad, Anastasia would still attract admirers for her beauty while being hated on.

The uproar online made Anastasia famous.

Amidst all the insults, journalists kept uploading photos of her. Some people even dug up photos of her in university just so they could get more views and attention. Then, there was the photo of her at the annual celebration of Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier, shining brightly as she stood on stage.

In spite of the chaos online, Anastasia directed all her focus on taking care of her dad in Presgrave Hospital. Sitting by his bed and staring down at his pale face, she forced herself to remain strong. She could not break down at a time like this.

Meanwhile, at Tillman Residence, Erica was scrolling on her phone, watching video after video. However, the more she scrolled, the more frustrated she got. Just then, she received a call from Alex.

“Hey.”

“This is causing quite the uproar. Aren’t you afraid that it would get out of hand?” Alex asked, worried. After all, he had the exact same mindset as a rat that hid in the gutters, forever shying away from the light.

Even so, Anastasia was now under attack. Any response from her would turn the tides and redirect the barrage of attacks toward those who were after her.

“What are you afraid of? Honestly, you are such a coward. Having the whole world know about this will force her to return my father to me,” she answered.

“I will notify Anastasia to attend tomorrow’s meeting then. It is time to publicize the will,” he said.

Joy flashed through her eyes. She had been waiting eagerly for this very moment. “For real? That is amazing! Does that mean there will be no issues with the will?”

“Everything will go smoothly.”

“Nice, and by tomorrow, my mother and I will take over 60% of all the company shares my father owned!”

When she hung up on the phone, she was nearly bursting with giddiness. She was going to be rich. The thought of having to ask Francis for money all these years filled her with disgust. He was not her actual father, yet she had to call him that for so many years.

Frankly speaking, she felt no love for Francis.

All she wanted was money, an endless stream of money.

It was around three in the afternoon when Anastasia received a call from Alex, notifying her about the details of the board meeting scheduled for tomorrow. Due to Francis’ condition and the fact that the company could not go for long without a decision maker, the board needed to discuss the company’s next step forward.

After she agreed to attend the meeting, Alex decided to ask, “Are you okay, Miss Tillman?”

“I’m fine.”

“I saw a lot of lies being spread online about you.”

“Thanks for your concern,” she curtly replied, not wanting to tell him much about the topic.

Deep down, she had a feeling that he was on Naomi’s side. Additionally, with how close he was to Erica, he was definitely pulling some strings in the company for the two women. Hence, she did not think much of his show of concern.

As he also knew how wary she was of him, he did not say much and just hung up.

That evening, Elliot brought Jared over to the hospital. The kid had seen neither hide nor hair of his mother for two whole days, so the latter was feeling quite worried and upset.

When Jared arrived, she told him about Francis’ condition. She did not want to lie to her son, even though he was just a child.

Jared stood in front of the window, eyes blinking hard as he stared into the ICU ward where his grandfather lay. There is no way Grandpa will be asleep forever; he is just taking a nap.

“Mommy, Grandpa will wake up soon, right?” Jared asked, looking up at her.

“That’s right. He’ll wake up when he’s done sleeping.” She knelt down and kissed her son on the head, blinking back tears as she did so.

Later that evening when she told Elliot about the board meeting she was going to attend at Tillman Constructions, he suggested going along with her.

However, she did not agree with that idea. It was not that she did not want him with her, but this was Tillman’s internal affairs. Naomi and Erica would surely criticize her for bringing him along.

“Okay, I won’t go, but my lawyer and bodyguards must go with you,” he insisted. He did not want anything to happen to her.

“Okay.” She nodded.

When it was time for bed, she slept with Jared while Elliot rested in the room next door.

The next morning.

of Tillman Constructions. According to the rumors, something important that was happening today would decide the heir to the company. Who would be the winner between Anastasia and Mrs. Tillman? Either way, it would be an

entrance. They were there as escorts for a limousine. The journalists waiting in their vehicles immediately swarmed the newcomers. Just as they were about to

breeze, Anastasia stepped out of the car with a lawyer following right behind. Her beautiful face was locked in

a

Anastasia, did you really kidnap your comatose father to steal the right to

have some ulterior motive for secretly transferring your father into a private hospital for

do you even know what love is? Aren’t

she was being subjected to, Anastasia merely glanced at the surrounding journalists before striding

proud figure stood out among her bodyguards, just like how a red rose would catch

snapped photos of her, they all sighed at how extraordinarily beautiful she

already waiting inside with two other shareholders. They had both been panicking since the moment they heard of

when he glanced over at Anastasia. No matter when or where—he would always be irresistibly attracted to

pulled up a chair for herself and sat down. The

Anastasia. Why is there an outsider

to be in the room,” Anastasia

so let us discuss the future of the company. The reason why we are here, after all,” solemnly said Jordan Tillman, one of the

are all family, so let us play nice,”

After all, we have a few hundred employees waiting on our orders. Hence, we must decide on the next

go ignored.” Jordan then turned to Alex and said, “Mr. Hunter, you are President Tillman’s most trusted man and the second-in-command. What do you think we should do

employee who doesn’t have any say in the company.” Alex then turned

my husband’s lawyer for an early reading of Francis’ will. Let us

Anastasia saw just how calm and prepared Naomi was, it was obvious to her that her father’s will

suggestion,” Erica

up. “As per Francis Tillman’s wishes, I have been entrusted with his will.

then pulled out a few pieces of paper from his document holder solemnly and ceremoniously and

listened as all of her father’s accounts, assets, and investments were to be inherited by Erica and Naomi. Then, Colin arrived at the section on the company

be split into three portions; the first lot containing 40% of his shares would be inherited by Naomi Lowell, the second lot containing 30% of his shares would be inherited by Anastasia Tillman, and the third lot containing

clenched into fists. So,

a total of 70% of Francis’ company shares. While the division of shares inherited may seem logical and

Alex, and the mother-daughter pair who was secretly pleased. The four of them, who had concealed their malice, had formed an alliance

nod. “Yes, this is the will President

a

you a

are you trying to imply

percent of the shares, so why are you

That person is me, especially since I

to take on Dad’s

the company’s

since they had thought that Francis had been guiding his eldest daughter

certain matters in the future,” Naomi said as a demonstration of her newfound authority

consciousness as Naomi’s schemes

of the will, and not to accept it so readily. “Miss Tillman, are you suggesting

“Yes. Please give me a copy of the will,” she said to Colin.

a copy of it. When the assistant was done and handed a copy of the will to Anastasia, she stood up, preparing to leave

to do by hiding my husband in Presgrave Hospital? As

right to visit my father. As long as you

visit him

you’ll be able to do so after making an appointment,”

to how Anastasia wasn’t as oppressive as

office, Erica said with a puzzled expression, “What the heck

mother-daughter pair who had gotten the shares they wished for, Alex reminded

will wake

The doctors at the affiliated hospital told me that the chances of my husband waking up

guards down before President Tillman is declared dead. We

this afternoon during my visit. Hmph, that Anastasia still thinks she

the bodyguards had cleared a way for Anastasia when she came out. Ignoring the reporters, she went into her

surface, there doesn’t seem to be any problems with the will. However,

who knew the real content of the

Presgrave Hospital.

waiting for Anastasia’s return, immediately dragged her into a quiet lounge the moment he

Elliot in regarding

let your father’s company fall into

them. I’ll make sure that they pay the price they fully deserve.” Her eyes tinged

still stable

this despicable just so they could have my father’s company. I assumed they knew my father was going to let me inherit the company,

are innocent in this,” Elliot assured her. Looking at her exhausted pale face, he immediately wrapped his

his chest. “Have

was very willing to go to the

grateful that the Presgrave Family had given her

Hospital. This time, they were being led by one of the nurses to the hospital ward after going through the proper registration process. “As expected, this place is something else,” Naomi muttered as her eyes wandered the spacious and upscale interior of the hospital, which looked just

window at Francis who was in the ICU. Furthermore, she no longer addressed him as her father. It was clear that any filial piety she had for

taking a rest inside here for now? We will consult the doctors first before

then entered the lounge

their cup of tea, they heard a female voice coming from outside their room. “Dr. Jones, since my father just had a checkup this

mother-daughter pair made eye contact with one another before they quietly went closer to the door to eavesdrop

medicine in our hospital. We’ll be able to effectively treat your father’s condition for him to

Does that mean there’s a

much so. If there aren’t any problems, he may

much, Dr. Jones. You really are the global leading neurology

You are just too kind, Miss Tillman. Since Mr. Tillman is Young Master Elliot’s future father-in-law, how can we not put our utmost effort into treating

for a favor? Later, two of my family members will be visiting my father.

Dr. Jones was

favor, as this is

do

room. Behind the slightly opened door, the mother-daughter pair were looking at each other in disbelief, as they could not believe the possibility of Francis waking up. Not to mention, he

what should we do

up to find the contents of his will having been replaced, he would most definitely be furious

the corridor outside, Anastasia was looking at the lounge room with calculative eyes. Just as she planned, the mother-daughter pair had listened in on the play she had with Dr. Jones. As she knew Naomi’s greatest fear was her father regaining consciousness, she was

neurology specialist. Adding to that, the hospital had gathered countless skilled doctors. Thus, she couldn’t

was slowly regaining the colors in his face and the mysteriously high-end looking machines, as though they were a source of life that could wake Francis at any moment, on him. Glancing at these machines, Naomi had the immediate thought

ran into Anastasia, who feigned surprise. “You’re

your father?”

not looking good. The doctor told me the chances of him

dad be waking up or

hints of emotions in her eyes. “Why would I lie to you?

she would let her guard down. Hmph! I won’t fall for that, she thought. “Then

gradually vanishing in sight, Anastasia knew they had taken the bait. She then took her phone out and dialed Rey’s number.

We’ll keep a close eye on Naomi

Naomi would do specifically to harm her father once more. Right now, all Anastasia had to do

Alex and told him everything they heard in the hospital, including the fact Anastasia had lied to

sure that President Tillman

the conversation between Anastasia and that doctor and heard Anastasia asking the doctor not to tell us the truth! You should know

moves for now. I’m afraid Anastasia might be planning some sort of trap

without any choice, Naomi could only listen to Alex, and stopped thinking

father would wake up any moment now was like a ticking bomb in their head, as they would feel a sense of danger at all times. It would be like a nightmare haunting

eat nor sleep well after she had returned

up and looked at the pillow beside her. As the fear in her gradually poisoned her mind, even the sound of a car passing by was enough to cause her to tense

and overheard two nurses discussing Francis’

saying that Mr. Tillman’s medicine has started to take

good news to

believe the possibility of Francis waking up since even the nurses were talking about it. Sitting by Francis’ bedside,

chilling gaze of hatred. She was waiting for the moment of Naomi’s breakdown,

hospital that looked as if it could raise a man from his death. Upon leaving the hospital, she came to a conclusion that she couldn’t let that man wake up, as she couldn’t lose the shares she and her daughter had gotten. He must die, she thought, with viciousness in her eyes. With everything

from her daughter and Alex, as she feared her daughter would crumble under the pressure and that Alex would stop her since he did not understand the fear she was

for a huge amount of compensation. All in all, to Naomi, there were only profits to be made

from. She had already planned the method of how she would administer the drug, as she noticed that Francis’ arm was hooked up to some tube

long as she had her back to the camera while using her clothes as a cover while she was injecting the drug into the tube. Naomi, who was immersed in her planning, was completely unaware that every movement of her wicked plan was being monitored, as a black car followed behind her when she entered the unscrupulous

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