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.

verdict would also be announced tomorrow. Given the amount of monetary stakes, a

be sentenced to 18 years in prison with

her old age, Harriet was overjoyed to be able to

at the venue before the big day. They could splash around in the

bodyguards packed their bags in the bar because they were traveling

going to attend a wedding,

cruise ship 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 being pushed by Arthur the day before. He always maintained

lush greenery, the bright sun, and the long white sandy beach made people feel free, as if they

the private island, she exclaimed softly,

her luggage. She couldn’t wait

a while

man. He wouldn’t let her do anything she wanted because

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

follow him into the car while looking back at the lovely beach. Arthur was the owner of

he said, sitting on the couch and instructing the girl in

drawing a line of supremacy between them as though

his side and losing all of her freedom.

was left alone

sun glistened on two handsome men having

if they were a beautiful painting. Many guests of the Presgrave Family were present, and they were intrigued by the young man chatting with Elliot, the

discovered the stranger was Elliot’s friend after a series of questions and had no idea where he came from or what

full of beautiful shells. She joined the ‘treasure’ hunt, as

look! Isn’t it pretty?” He

complimented, “Yeah. You’re much better at searching

of these, so she can decorate her house with

Anastasia nodded. “Okay.”

the toes alongside with the warm touch of the sunlight was one of the

preparing for the wedding

by the shore, after which a sexily dressed girl disembarked the ship. Scanning

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, they had the privilege to arrive earlier

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

and the sky darkened, the island was illuminated with lights like a celestial castle levitating above

Elliot were having dinner with Harriet while listening

the couple strolled in the vicinity without Jared, who was tired

the beach outside the cafe, the vast sea that was hovered by the night sky was serene. Elliot had no time to spare during the

area of the huge island like a crescent moon. Compared to daylight, the night view was exceptionally gorgeous as the moonlight glow brushed against the surface

performing in front of the guests and employees. With over a

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

was illuminated

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

when she recognized who the girl was. It was Katrina, a model who was adept at dancing. Still, her dancing appeared quite ostentatious on the beach

Elliot from the crowd. Twisting and turning her body, she glided over and halted before them. Like

clung onto her arm. “Anastasia, long time no see! Do

else. Although Katrina was a materialistic girl, Anastasia’s

it’s been a while,”

“Anastasia, who’s this handsome guy

introduced Anastasia, who was assaulted by a sense

I’m Katrina Sullivan,

to meet you too.”

it kept trying to catch hold of his attention since

here.” Anastasia removed

Elliot, who had turned around. She was desperate to see

even Elliot. From her point of view, rich guys had a rather unbridled indulgence for

Elliot Presgrave. As expected of the perfect man, he can make anyone fall for him with that looks, body and

impressed by Anastasia’s scheme—leveraging

body and seductive gaze of hers were a deadly

used to take pleasure in

Mason’s twin sister,”

had an insight of

dance?” She cocked her head

it was a fatal

she had witnessed

such a person to attend our wedding.” The disgust in his

found Katrina’s dance to be infuriating more

Let’s go take a look.” Anastasia pulled his hand to lead him toward

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 to have fun all by

didn’t want to waste the night spent on such a

didn’t have any sense of direction at the unfamiliar place, she simply went to where the

go out without my permission! Hmph! Sophia

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

having fun. Despite her quiet disposition,

upon her, her surreal features adorned with long tresses

out alone? Mind if I have a

her head to look at the

Jacob. What

shy to

the wedding was strictly hidden from the public eyes, everyone knew that the Presgrave Family was the richest family in the country. Just entering its name into the search engine

same high school. Time flew by as they were engrossed in the conversation. When the music stopped, the night tide began to

to her feet

still early. It’s almost

been out for more than an hour? I gotta go now. Let’s talk next time,

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

I gotta head back earlier.” She couldn’t find the right words to describe it as she had no right

was nonplussed by the unfamiliar environment again.

do you know where Villa No. 58

was willing

was deserted,

Although his eyes showed infatuation for her, Sophia was so dense that she

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

see you tomorrow too?” Jacob

“Tomorrow—”

exchange our numbers? We can have a cup of coffee together someday,”

Sophia wouldn’t reject someone who had helped

in the darkness at the balcony on the second

the unfamiliar environment

tomorrow.” Jacob took a few steps

hand to hold him and

out a wry smile. “Sorry

with a smile.

his hands

find the doors were closed,

scrunched up

Young Master Weiss! Are you in there?”

in a black pajamas with a glass

seeing him. “Young Master Weiss, could you open the door for me,

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

Sophia

come in or go anywhere without my orders.” Arthur’s icy tone indicated that it wasn’t a

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

this one time! I promise that I’ll listen to you from now on.” She

bad. You managed to seduce someone by just heading outside once.” He made a snarky

I didn’t know the way back. It’s

less about it. No one could ever persuade or dissuade him on something

the black silk pajamas hugged his broad shoulders and well-defined body without exposing its skin, his toned abs were vaguely discernible due to its thin fabric. In addition to his tall stature, he exuded

to drool over such a pleasing sight. While he walked to the parlor, her face contorted in

as serene as one 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

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

Elliot returned after settling some work. Listening to the running water, he smiled lightly while undoing the button’s on his shirt before opening

intruder, she dipped herself into the bathtub.

“Let’s shower together, sweetheart.”

going to say that we’re running out of

a shoulder massage since it’s been a tiring day for you.” He approached closer with

belonged to the lovers; the fire in them ignited ardently after having quelled for so long. She knew that she stood no chance against the man whom she had fallen deeply in love

serene as one 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

placed outside of Villa No. 58. It was already midnight and the temperature had dropped. No matter how much she tried to endure the cold by hugging herself, she was freezing in her

the meantime, Arthur couldn’t sleep in his comfortable and warm room, for his mind kept thinking about the girl, who was

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