Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 611-620

“I’m hungry!” Sophia felt a growl in her stomach.

She left her room and looked at the decorations on the walls as she walked down the hall. This place used to be a bar. The bar’s decor had a somber atmosphere that mingled with the gloomy lighting to produce an odd and unsettling ambiance. As she was a bit scared, she walked slowly toward the stairs.

Sophia made her way down the spiral staircase; she saw that the whole space was brightly lit. A man, who sat elegantly amidst the lights, seemed to be passing the time by drinking wine.

She was mesmerized by his refined stature and felt captivated by his sophisticated elegance.

His black satin suit had golden embroidery and it sparkled like diamonds while the gentle light enhanced his charm and charisma.

Sophia’s heart sank because she realized how difficult it would be to win over this man’s affections.

She let out a long, deep breath. If she doesn’t return the pendant after a year, she may have to pay the price with her life. So, she decided to just go with the flow for the time being.

Sophia approached Arthur while smiling. “Have you guys eaten? Want to eat together?”

He gave her a passing look. “Without my consent, you are not permitted to leave here.”

“But I’m starving.” She blinked.

“From now on, you must do what I say.” He was determined to make her suffer.

Sophia was stunned for a moment and felt helpless. Even though she knew it was almost impossible for Arthur to fall in love with her, she decided to try anyway.

She had no other options left. Her bestie told her that she had searched the hotel room thoroughly, but the pendant was still nowhere to be found.

“Fine. I’ll listen. I won’t eat.” As soon as she sat down, her stomach started to grumble.

Sophia, who was blushing, instinctively covered her stomach while staring at the man.

The man’s eyebrow, which was really attractive, furrowed into a scowl at her.

In spite of this, her stomach continued to grumble and she was determined to follow Arthur’s orders. After letting out a sigh, she began talking to herself or rather, to her stomach. “Quiet down, please! Mr. Weiss said that I am not allowed to eat any food! Let’s wait and see. He might show mercy at some point.”

The bodyguards beside them were holding back their laughter.

“Tell your stomach that food is off-limits tonight,” Arthur remarked, not amused.

“You’ll lose a servant if I suffer from starvation.” Sophia gave a serious answer.

“It’s not like I just have one maid.”

“So, you’ve decided to give up on the pendant now, right? The only one who knows where it is now is myself. You’re going to starve me? Really?” She was trying to save herself by uttering such words.

A lack of compassion was obvious on Arthur’s face.

She had no other options left. Her bestie told her that she had searched the hotel room thoroughly, but the pendant was still nowhere to be found.

“I haven’t eaten anything since getting on the plane. In fact, I’ve gone two days without eating.” Sophia continued her talk.

Arthur looked directly into her pitiful eyes as if he had found something entertaining. “Then, you might as well try to go without food for three days as a challenge.”

Beautiful men are born sadistic, Sophia screamed inside her heart. This is absolutely true.

“Can I drink water then?”

“I just have wine here.” He was clearly teasing her.

She was really thirsty, so she nodded and then said, “Can I have a glass, please?”

He poured her a glass of wine.

She reached for the glass and gave it a lick, just like a puppy, to have a taste of what was within. The sweetness of it caused her to continue drinking it all at once, drawing the attention of the man who stared at her with narrowed eyes.

She hiccupped and her cheeks were rosy from drinking.

“Would you like some more?” Arthur smirked.

She shook her hand. “No, it’s not very tasty.”

The bodyguard was taken aback by her answer. It’s a fine wine that costs 50,000, yet she says it’s not tasty? What a waste.

Sophia stood up right away and felt the sky was spinning in front of her. She was tumbling toward Arthur; she was not sure if it was because she was too hungry or due to her consumption of alcohol.

Even the bodyguard couldn’t stop Sophia from falling into Arthur’s embrace with his quick movements.

Before Arthur realized it, he had a girl nestled in his arms. She rested her head on his chest and her arms wrapped around his neck.

“Master.” The bodyguard tried to pull her away from Arthur, knowing that he despised any woman who approached him.

“Don’t touch me.” Even though she was drowsy, she hadn’t lost consciousness yet and growled at the bodyguard.

Arthur glared at the bodyguard and motioned for him to leave before he removed Sophia’s arms from his neck. She immediately cuddled him again.

“Hands off, Sophia Goodwin,” he warned as he had never been a fan of such intimate encounters.

She would undoubtedly fall if she let go of him due to her being drowsy. He lowered his head, and they were so close to each other that their gazes locked.

Sophia’s most beautiful feature since she was a child had always been her eyes, with bright pupils that shone like black pearls, illuminating beneath them. When she smiled, her eyes resembled the crescent moon.

Since they were at such a close proximity, Arthur was staring intently into her lovely eyes. They were as clear and captivating as they had always been, making his heart skip a beat.

At this point, she beamed at him, as her black pearly eyes were shaped into two crescent moons. One could never get bored of the innocence that danced in her eyes.

The bodyguard standing next to them was taken aback. He’d never seen his master stare at a woman for so long, and folks of the opposite gender would always maintain a distance of three feet away from him, let alone hug him.

While Sophia was still smiling, she was abruptly shoved aside and fell to the ground before moaning, “Ouch!”

“Don’t approach me without my permission next time,” Arthur said coldly, as he used his masculine hand to dust off his coat as though he was repulsed by her touching him.

He couldn’t care less about Sophia’s distressed expression. “Go back to your room.”

She rose to her feet with difficulty since she was dizzy before returning to her room. She prayed for her well-being in the coming year after witnessing the man’s ruthlessness.

Over the weekend, Elliot and Jared were playing soccer early in the morning at home. A woman smiled as she watched the two figures running and listened to the child’s boisterous laughter while she arranged flowers in the hall.

Since Anastasia did not have a suitable candidate as her bridesmaid, three young girls from the Presgrave Family were chosen for her by Old Madam Presgrave. As Elliot was the oldest, these young women in their early twenties addressed her as Miss Anastasia. Yesterday, when the four of them had their meal, they bonded immediately.

The bodyguard standing next to them was taken aback. He’d never seen his master stare at a woman for so long, and folks of the opposite gender would always maintain a distance of three feet away from him, let alone hug him.

The Presgraves’ girls had always acted with the utmost etiquette and grace throughout due to strict family rules and upstanding parenting.

Anastasia, who will soon have the same status as Old Madam Presgrave, was highly respected as the Young Mistress of the Presgrave Family. In the future, she would have the authority to make all household decisions.

Until the wedding preparations began, she had no idea about her status as the Young Mistress of the Presgrave Family. Although being a mistress would give her the most power, the family still adhered to many of its traditional rules. The Presgrave Family resembled a large tree with branches reaching out to thousands of close relatives.

Since the wedding preparations were almost finished, Anastasia took the opportunity to learn up on some of the necessary skills befitting for a mistress, such as flower arrangement, which was both rejuvenating and elegant.

“Mrs. Presgrave, you really do have an artistic eye. This arrangement is very appealing,” praised the floral art instructor.

“Thank you.” Anastasia smiled. Since young, she always had a natural flair for art, which explained why she had learned things up quickly because she liked beautiful things.

At that moment, Anastasia’s phone rang. After a glimpse at it, she said to her instructor, “Please excuse me for a moment.”

“Hello, Dad,” she answered as she picked up the phone and moved to the side.

“The final verdict is out. Erica will be imprisoned for fifteen years.” Francis’ voice could be heard on the other end of the line.

She consoled her father and said, “Don’t be sad, Dad. She should face the consequences for her actions. Naomi may not have taught her, but someone else now has to.”

“I’m perfectly fine. I’m only calling to let you know about it since her biological father has also been sentenced to eight years.”

Anastasia consoled her father again, knowing that he was still in sorrow over Erica’s imprisonment. Despite the fact that Erica was not his biological child, he treated Francis as if she were.

the amount of monetary stakes, a severe penalty was unavoidable. Karma had finally reached those who

sentenced to 18 years in prison with the imprisonment

age, Harriet was overjoyed to be able

They could splash around

the bar because they were traveling to the island for the

belongings. She knew Arthur was going to attend a wedding, so she packed a few sets of vacation clothes

at 12.00PM, and Sophia was staring at the sea in a daze. She occasionally glanced over at the man in a lavish suit on the other end of the liner. She didn’t dare to act rashly after

hours later. The lush greenery, the bright sun, and the long

saw the private island, she exclaimed softly, “This island is

the bodyguard assisted her with her luggage. She couldn’t wait to get to

I play for a while before

a flat refusal from the man. He wouldn’t let her do anything she wanted because tormenting her was the

their bags in the bar because they were traveling to the island

at the lovely beach. Arthur was the owner of

my permission,” he said, sitting on the couch and instructing the girl in front

His haughty expression was drawing a line of supremacy

having pawned herself by being by his side and losing

left alone and

glistened on two handsome men having a casual conversation like a

were a beautiful painting. Many guests of the Presgrave Family were present, and

a series of questions and had no idea where he came

along the beach, Anastasia was accompanying Jared holding a basket full of beautiful shells. She joined the ‘treasure’ hunt, as though she had returned to her childhood

pretty?” He picked up another

You’re much better at searching

great-grandma said that I can make ornaments out of these, so she can decorate her house

Anastasia nodded. “Okay.”

soft sand squeezing through the toes alongside with the warm touch of the sunlight was one of the wonderful

busy preparing for the wedding and providing their best service to the

moored by the shore, after which a sexily dressed girl disembarked

none other than Mason’s younger sister, Katrina, who had never expected the service would be so perfect. As long as their names were on the guest list,

girl, she had stunning looks and a fiery attitude. Needless to say, she had her own purpose for attending Anastasia’s wedding. Elliot’s social circle was rife with rich people. Hence, it was definitely her golden opportunity to hook up with

the night loomed and the sky darkened, the island was illuminated with lights like a

Anastasia and Elliot were having dinner with Harriet while listening to

in the vicinity without Jared, who was tired after playing the whole

vast sea that was hovered by the night sky was serene. Elliot had no time to spare during the day, so he spent the whole night

huge island like a crescent moon. Compared to daylight, the night view

rock music could be heard from all sides. A band was performing in front of the guests and

noticed that some of them were spectating something. Curious, she took hold of

the sky darkened, the island was

taken the spotlight was a girl rocking along the rhythm. Her bold moves displayed her perfect curves,

stunned when she recognized who the girl was. It was Katrina, a model who was adept

spotted Anastasia as well as the handsome Elliot from the crowd. Twisting and turning her body, she glided over and

until then that she moved toward Anastasia and clung onto her arm. “Anastasia,

character better than anyone else. Although Katrina was a materialistic girl, Anastasia’s contemporary perception of Katrina had changed as the

it’s been a while,”

“Anastasia, who’s this handsome guy standing

was assaulted by a sense of danger coming from

nice to meet you. I’m Katrina Sullivan, Anastasia’s

to meet you too.” Elliot nodded

Like an invisible hook, it kept trying to catch hold of his attention since

you enjoy your stay here.” Anastasia removed Katrina’s

Katrina withdrew her hands before looking at Elliot, who had turned around. She was

himself upon seeing her dancing, not even Elliot. From her point of view, rich guys had a rather unbridled indulgence for woman and sex. As long as one could pique their interest, they wouldn’t let

she watched the couple leave and a smile crept up her lips. Elliot Presgrave. As expected of the perfect man, he can make anyone fall for him with that looks, body and domineering

impressed by Anastasia’s scheme—leveraging her kid to marry a

twisting body and seductive gaze of hers were a deadly

pleasure in seducing the rich. Was

Mason’s twin sister,” a vexed Anastasia

chuckled as he had an insight of

think of her dance?” She cocked her head at

was sharp enough to know that it was a fatal question. “Regardless,

she had witnessed how Katrina gave him hints a

person to attend our wedding.” The disgust

realized that Elliot found Katrina’s dance to be

look.” Anastasia

deeply impressed by Anastasia’s scheme—leveraging her

the revel filled the villa and reached Sophia’s ears. They were prompting her to head outside, but Arthur had unfortunately left her alone

bring her anywhere she wished, she also didn’t want to waste the night spent on such a

went to where the

perverse woman. How dare she go out without my permission! Hmph! Sophia Goodwin, you’re going to get

prepared under the lights. She took a seat before a waiter asked for her

look at the people who were having fun. Despite her quiet disposition, one of them was

long tresses were revealed, exuding

if I have a

raised her head to look at

What about

She wasn’t shy to introduce

into the search engine was enough to

and Jacob really clicked right from the start, especially after knowing that they had graduated from the same high school. Time flew by as they

her feet

early. It’s

out for more than an hour? I gotta

work here?” He was curious, for the guests were allowed to enjoy their time the whole night

earlier.” She couldn’t find the right words to describe it as she had no right to attend the wedding in

she was nonplussed by the unfamiliar environment

No. 58 is?”

I’ll lead the way.” Jacob was willing to help a beautiful and

was a little afraid because the route was deserted, so she was

her, Sophia was so dense that she deemed it as his outgoing personality. The guests are nice. It’s

all the way here, Jacob. This is where I stay. Be careful

I see you

“Tomorrow—”

don’t we exchange our numbers? We can have a cup of coffee

wouldn’t reject someone who had helped

darkness at the balcony on the second

by the unfamiliar

tomorrow.” Jacob took a few steps back

out her hand to hold him and he

wry smile. “Sorry

with a smile. “Watch out.

waved his hands and

breath and wheeled around, only to find the doors were closed, but she neither had

face scrunched up in distress, causing

Master Weiss! Young Master Weiss! Are you in there?”

pajamas with a glass of wine in

“Young Master Weiss,

he gazed at her through the glass. “Mind telling me who allowed

sorry.” Sophia admitted her

doorstep tonight. You’re not allowed to come in or go anywhere without my orders.” Arthur’s icy tone indicated

shock. Even if summer was coming, it would be very cold at midnight. She was already feeling the chills

that I’ll listen to you from now on.” She raised her hand to promise the

someone by just heading outside once.” He made a snarky

because I didn’t know the way

No one could ever persuade or dissuade him on something once he had made up his mind. “Enjoy

black silk pajamas hugged his broad shoulders and well-defined body without exposing its skin, his toned abs were vaguely discernible

such a pleasing sight. While he walked to the parlor, her face contorted in displeasure as she had to spend the

expected. Sometimes, a squeaky cry of a bird and the sight of a cat fleeting from out of nowhere pierced through the silent air. Under such circumstances, a poor Sophia curled herself on the chair, hugging herself to

posh villas were Anastasia and Elliot’s matrimonial house. The exquisite yet minimalistic interior filled the place with a

work. Listening to the running water, he smiled lightly while undoing the button’s

she dipped herself into the bathtub.

“Let’s shower together, sweetheart.”

running out

massage since it’s been a tiring day for you.”

she stood no chance against the man whom she

a bird and the sight of a cat fleeting from out of nowhere pierced through the silent air.

already midnight and the temperature had dropped. No matter how much she tried to endure the cold by hugging herself,

and warm room, for his mind kept thinking about

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