Never Too Far Novel

“They’re my dad’s clients. Shouldn’t I be treating them well?” Anastasia was unsure of what she should do.

“There’s no need for that since all of them are more than happy to continue working with your father’s company.” Elliot curled his lips into a smile.

Anastasia clearly sensed the arrogance in his tone. After all, this man was the reason these people were here to seek a collaboration with Tillman Constructions.

Currently, the conference room was filled to the brim with all these people. As Anastasia sat in the foremost seat with Elliot by her side, each of the participants came up to her and introduced themselves briefly before they proceeded to discuss with the employees regarding their respective projects, such as the supply of materials and conditions for working together in the future.

Without lifting a finger, Anastasia watched the company come back to life. It was all thanks to Elliot that the company that was on the brink of bankruptcy was so full of vitality right now.

“Miss Tillman, are you satisfied with my pricing? You’d be pleased to know this is the highest price we’ve ever offered to any company.”

Since the man had already said this much, Anastasia nodded with a faint smile. “I am very satisfied.”

“Miss Tillman, I still have several properties under construction. I’ll be using your company for the building materials.”

“Miss Tillman, we will keep a close eye on supplying Tillman Constructions. As long as your company is in urgent need of raw materials, we will be the first to send them.”

Anastasia was all smiles as she listened to all these prominent figures. The managers of Tillman Constructions were no exception, as their smiles were even wider than that of Anastasia’s. They knew the company was not only saved but would continue to grow even bigger from now on.
“They’re my dad’s clients. Shouldn’t I be treating them well?” Anastasia was unsure of what she should do.

“I’ll leave the rest to you all.” Elliot had been patient in listening to all of them before he stood up and took Anastasia’s hand. “Let’s go take a break.”

Anastasia was speechless at what Elliot suggested, as she felt it was inappropriate for her to take a break when the company was having such an important meeting. Yet, the man continued to drag her out of the conference room without an explanation. “I am the president here, so I should be staying with them inside,” she said begrudgingly.

“We can’t waste time here, as we still have a lot to do,” Elliot replied.

When Anastasia saw they were heading to the finance department, she immediately realized it was time to recover the money Alex had embezzled from the company.

Although there were still Alex’s men in the department, each and every one of them wore a stern expression at the moment and dared not even take a deep breath. “Miss Tillman, do you have business with us?”

“Alex had made a transfer of 30 million. I want to see the records of that transfer.”

One of the men’s eyes lit up; that man was Alex’s only accomplice here. Alex would not let everyone know about the transfer with a sum that huge. Thus, he was the sole accomplice.

“You there, come here.” For someone as astute as Elliot, he managed to identify the accomplice with just one look.

“President Presgrave… Can I help you?”

“If you sort out all the evidence of Alex’s embezzlement, I will spare you for your wrongdoings,” Elliot said, his tone cold and hostile.

The employee in question immediately had his face grow white in fear. “President Hunter did indeed ask me to make a false account, but that money… that money is already in an overseas account and is completely untraceable. It’s impossible to get that money back.”

“I just need you to get the evidence ready.” Saying that, Elliot patted Anastasia on her shoulder. “I’ll go make a phone call.” He then left after Anastasia nodded in acknowledgment.

After Elliot left, Alex’s accomplice immediately came over to Anastasia with his fear clear as day. “Miss Tillman, I’m sorry. President Hunter forced me to do this. I had to do it for my family…”

“How much did you take?” Anastasia did not believe the man in front of her was innocent.

“I… only took a million…” The man hung his head sheepishly. “I’ll return the money to the company and sort out the evidence at once. So, Miss Tillman, please spare me. Don’t send me to jail.”

“That will depend on whether your atonement is good enough. Should you still have something you’re not telling us, I guarantee you will be going down with Alex,” said Anastasia resoundingly with her eyes clear and cold.

Overwhelmed with fear and awe, the employee hurriedly said, “Miss Tillman, I am also a coward by nature, which is why I’ve recorded the conversation between me and President Hunter. I’ll send the recording to you along with the evidence of his embezzlement.”

“Good.” As Anastasia said that, she looked at everyone in the room and announced, “I’ll hunt you down if any of you informs Alex behind my back.”

Instantly, everyone became tense. They could already guess how Alex would end up, so nobody dared to be on his side at this time.

“Don’t worry, Miss Tillman. None of us will inform President Hunter,” said one of the older employees.

Anastasia nodded after hearing his answer.

At this moment, Elliot strode into the room and told her with his eyes that he had gotten back the money that Alex had embezzled.

With the connections that he had, getting the money back was as easy as ABC. Now, Anastasia should also begin to prepare for Alex’s arrest.

“The lawyers that I hired for you are on their way here now. They’ll get ready with the procedures.” Elliot had already handled everything for her as he wanted Alex to be thrown behind bars more than she did.

Most importantly, each and every one of his lawyers were experts, so they would definitely have Alex in prison for the rest of his life.

A grateful Anastasia hugged Elliot around his waist. “Thank you. I really don’t know how to return your favor.”

He kissed her on her hair before saying, “That’s what I’m here for.”

In fact, the reason why he did all these was not only because of her, but he was also repaying the Tillmans for being the reason for her mother’s death.
“Good.” As Anastasia said that, she looked at everyone in the room and announced, “I’ll hunt you down if any of you informs Alex behind my back.”

At this moment, Anastasia decided in her heart that she would always be by his side for the rest of her life, no matter what happened.

On the other hand, Alex was having an intimate moment with Hayley in the apartment. With this money, he could bring her abroad and enjoy themselves there in no time.

Although she was not really into traveling abroad, she wouldn’t let this chance slip when he had this large amount of money in hand. “You’re really impressive, Alex! Now, Erica will definitely go down with Tillman Constructions!” she said with a smile tugged on her lips.

“She’s really an idiot. I don’t think she can accomplish anything in her life.” Alex greatly despised anyone like Erica. Meanwhile, Hayley was so proud that she could enjoy herself with Anastasia’s father’s money without her knowing!

“Let’s start our vacation at the beach first and enjoy our life to the fullest,” he told her while hugging her.

“Okay, whatever you say. My job is only to have good food, have fun, and make you happy,” she declared happily.

“By the way, do you know Erica’s sister, Anastasia?” Alex asked her as he was always curious about this.

“Anastasia?” Hayley pretended to recall. “I met her a few times a long time ago. Why?”

He started to look at her face closely as though he was trying to find another woman through her. “You truly look like her.”

Hearing that, she felt bitter on the inside. Why does every man that has met Anastasia get obsessed with her? Elliot is obsessed with her, and so is Alex! Why am I always her substitute?

“Don’t tell me that you like me because I look like her.” She pretended to be jealous and turned her head to the side.

“What? No. I don’t give a damn about her. She’s already another man’s toy.”

“Whose toy?” A surprised Hayley thought, Is there anything else that I don’t know about her?

While grinding his teeth in anger, Alex replied, “Elliot Presgrave.”

“Elliot Presgrave? Isn’t he the president of the Presgrave Group?” She knowingly wore a puzzled face.

Then, a contemptuous Alex grunted, “Other than all the dirty money that he has, he’s actually nothing!”

Looking at his furious face, Hayley mocked him in her mind. Is he honestly saying that when he’s the one who is ‘nothing’? In her heart, no matter how many Alex’s there were, they couldn’t compete with one Elliot.

However, she still needed to look at him with her face full of affection. “I don’t care who Elliot is. I just know that I love you, and don’t you dare say I look like anyone again. I don’t like that.”

“Okay, okay. I won’t.” He embraced her in his arms, but deep down, he always treated Hayley as Anastasia’s substitute because she really looked like Anastasia most of the time.

Meanwhile, at Tillman Constructions…

When Anastasia heard from Rey that Alex was in his apartment with Hayley, she knew that she should tell Erica about it.

She needed to let her know who was the one constantly pestering Alex, spending her money without her knowledge, and making her get the cold treatment after her marriage—her best friend, Hayley.

If she revealed everything to her, she expected to see a heated argument between these two best friends. Although she couldn’t be there in person to see it, she wanted to let Hayley know the consequences of stealing another person’s man.

With that in mind, she took her phone and called Erica.

“Hello, Anastasia? What’s the matter?” Erica was a little nervous when she picked up the phone.

“Although I hate you, I still need to tell you this. Alex has been together with Hayley throughout your marriage with him. They are now together in his apartment. You can go there and see it for yourself.”

“What? Hayley? Are you sure?” As expected, Erica was shocked. From what she knew, there was zero interactions between Hayley and Alex!

“See it for yourself if it’s Hayley or not. I’ll send you the address.” As soon as Anastasia said that, she sent the address to Erica.

preparing to go home, but when she

Hayley and Alex are together? But when? Don’t tell me that she was with him for all those ‘outstation’ nights that he told me about. And what about the money he withdrew using my card when his bank account was frozen? Was it for Hayley? When Anastasia heard from Rey that Alex was in his apartment with Hayley,

gone to Tillman Constructions once with her. Did she hook up with Alex that day? If that’s the case, then they’ve been together for nearly three

plastic surgery on to look exactly like Anastasia. With that face, it would be an easy task to lure him, who had been

and pressed the 18th-floor button in the elevator.

me a favor and knock

you have your hands

If I knock on the door, they definitely will not open it. Can you help me, please?” She put on a sorrowful

that, the kind-hearted janitor answered with a righteous expression, “Okay.

door while

see it

away. Just as the puzzled Hayley wanted to close the door, someone busted open the door forcefully and dashed into the apartment

while Erica was glaring at her

back with her hand over

you hook up with him when I was in a relationship with him? And did you

can explain… I…” Despite how smart Hayley was, she was unprepared for this moment and

all this while. When she and Alex were just boyfriend and girlfriend, she would show affection toward him in front of

a good laugh at her from the beginning. As she humiliated her, she went

Seymour!” Erica bellowed. Right then, she threw her purse and went forward to grab Hayley’s

main bedroom, suddenly heard noises of women fighting and screaming outside. He even heard someone shouting

quickly jumped out of bed and rushed out of the room, only to see two women yanking and kicking each other on the floor. One of them was Hayley,

shock after seeing Erica

it, Erica!” he bellowed before stepping into the fight to pull Erica away from Hayley and push her

reddened eyes, Erica glared at Hayley and snapped,

the other hand, was tidying up her hair and touching every part of her face furtively as she was

you okay, Hayley? Are you hurt?” Alex asked her

to be her husband. So, seeing him showing concern for another woman with her own eyes still incited hatred

fit to be human! You’re just a sc*m and a

relationship with Alex is none of your business,” Hayley said while grinding her teeth. She just wanted Erica to leave the place at once, since Erica is totally worthless in her eyes now. Meanwhile, Alex, who had just fallen

with her because she looks like Anastasia? Let

Hayley glared at her,

She went for plastic surgery and had her face done based on Anastasia’s face. I guess you’ve definitely not seen how ugly she was last time! Let me show you

as she said that, she took out her phone and started to search through her album. Even though Hayley dashed to her, trying to grab her phone, Erica still found one photo of Hayley’s face before

face in the photo. The person in the photo had a

this really you?” he asked Hayley,

a sigh. “You said you wouldn’t

almost every man she met. You should ask her how many she has slept with before you.”

Erica!” Hayley shouted while pointing at

still haven’t asked you to return my money yet! When his bank account was frozen, he withdrew

Hayley answered, “Ya. I spent it

keep your fake face on. Are you planning to get Alex’s money so that you can go fix your fake face?” Erica shouted at

your f*cking mouth!” Hayley’s face was

spurious Hayley was. Now,

stuff and get out of here.”

growing anxious. “Don’t listen to her bullsh*t, Alex. My face is fine, and it will stay the same for the rest of my

man, but she had not gained any money from him

Alex was furious all of a sudden and looked at Hayley with his

Alex, “You think that I’ll be doomed, right? I’ll tell you

are you

Tillman Constructions is hers now,” she announced proudly.

went up to Erica,

“This morning.”

and grabbed his phone,

Erica’s arm. “Who sent you here?” She thought Erica

her hand and scoffed, “Anastasia told me about it. Don’t you think it’s

expression once again. It’s Anastasia again? Why is she

shouted from his room, “Why is my

up with Alex, so she spun on her heels and left the place.

he embezzled would definitely be recovered, and he

everything, she was ready to leave too. Erica picked up her bag and told Alex, “You think that I’ll be doomed, right? I’ll tell you this. I

Alex cursing in rage, noises of him breaking

bag and left the place,

downstairs, she met a few men who were going up, and she was a little surprised by that. When she came out to the parking lot, there were several patrol cars and a few men there watching over the place. Curious, she sat in

out of the apartment in

with the car when she realized how blind she was previously to be best friends with her

to Alex, I’ve

the other hand, Alex was still anxiously calling the bank to check why his money was missing. The banker, on the other side, told him frankly

room, and the plainclothes police, who broke into his apartment, jumped on him and

arrest for embezzlement. You’ll need to follow us back to

came through his mind all of a sudden. It’s a trap. It was

was in deep regret when he realized he had fallen into Anastasia’s trap and had jumped into the

with the three million that he had embezzled previously, could get him a

plainclothes police coming out of the apartment with a person

she saw him having his head pressed and entering the patrol car. Instantly, her brain started to

me about a thirty-million sum of money previously, and he divorced me a few days after that. Since he was in the finance department and he also had a record for embezzlement, did he embezzle that thirty million too? And he’s arrested now because Anastasia

arrested in the patrol car with a cold gaze. Her eyes were emotionless as he was just a cash machine to

reacted when he saw her older pictures, she was irked by his exaggerated expression. As expected, he only liked her because

are you constantly on my

Wanda down. She wanted to verify whether Wanda was still

Is Mrs. Garner dead?

fortunate enough to survive the fall. After she was pushed into the sea by Erica, she was swept to the shore by the waves. When she was found,

Erica stood by the sea shore and glanced at the vast ocean, which seemed like the perfect

about the company being on the brink of bankruptcy and how they were in arrears with their employees’ pay which made the headlines. The media somehow heard rumors about it and

made the news. All of their employees were well compensated, and some of the biggest names in real estate had signed collaboration agreements with them. Instantly, Tillman Constructions was regarded as one of the most promising companies

a frenzy and put Anastasia in a bad light was overturned because of this. Subsequently, the incident of Naomi being suspected of

good light by the netizens. They praised her for her good looks, her acts of filial piety, and her new status as Tillman

and she believed that it was the doing of Elliot. In actual fact, he was the one that bailed out Tillman Corporation, but he gave her all the credits. She had won praise for being a savvy president who had successfully redeemed her reputation. Although Anastasia was never bothered

performed checks on him. After being

his eyes were open and

Two of the doctors entered the ward

do you feel any

been unconscious?” Francis

unconscious for 31

but had to lean on the headboard as he felt weak. “Where’s my daughter and

for a moment. I’ll

voices that he had last heard rang in his ears. Those voices were like a nightmare to him. The fact that Naomi and Erica tried to kill

hall, the nurse at the reception informed her

bag in her hand, she dashed over to the elevator as she couldn’t wait to head upstairs, and rushed all the way to

seemed tired, but he desperately wanted to

Leonard, how is my father’s condition after he has regained consciousness?” Anastasia

food for

speak to my

doctor made everyone

in Francis’ eyes tugged her heartstrings. Did Dad discover

of time,”

I went

him everything in detail, starting from when he got admitted into the hospital. She even told him about how shameless Naomi was without reservations. Her heart ached when she saw how upset her father was. However, in order for him to see Naomi’s true colors, she did what

hurt you, it only means

since we have been married for more than twenty years. Anastasia, I’m a fool for not being able to tell apart who my foes are among those that are close to me. Naomi, Erica, Alex, and Colin are the

me.” Her heart broke for him as she knew

daughter, a glimmer of joy could be seen in his eyes. “That’s right! I still have you. I’m fortunate

so what do you plan to do? There’s solid evidence to prove that Naomi tried to harm you and that Erica

distress that he shut his eyes and

let’s not think about it for now. Let’s wait until you’ve recovered. If you can’t bring yourself to punish

while he was unconscious. Everything she had done was to seek revenge for him. He thanked the heavens for endowing him with a great

It was Elliot who rushed over from the Presgrave Group upon

you’re awake,” Elliot

and it was because of it that I could regain my consciousness.” Francis looked at the young man

I could do.” He shot a glance at Anastasia, and she turned around and

could sense the excitement behind his smile, which made

not for my accident, both of you would have gotten

most important thing is your health. We can always pick another date

capability, his love for

while Elliot waited outside. After Francis finished eating his porridge, the doctor came in,