Never Too Far Novel

Anastasia heard them discussing another girl, so she listened silently. She reckoned that a girl brought up in the Presgrave Family would definitely be an outstanding individual. After Anastasia got to know the Presgrave Family better, she realized that they maintained a very strict family hierarchy and that they placed importance on the education their children received.

At the same time, in the direction of the side door, there was a figure that walked in. It was a fashionably-dressed and elegant girl.

Anastasia lifted her head and noticed that the girl was stunning and elegant. She resembled an elegant swan.

“Wow! Lorelai has changed so much. She has become so pretty,” someone exclaimed.

“The Presgrave Family is full of beauty indeed.”

Lorelai lifted her head and glanced at the girl next to Harriet. That was the woman Elliot was about to marry, and she had a simple dress on. She appeared quite elegant, and her luscious black hair, which was swept to the side, accentuated her delicate features. Her eyes were quite attractive with a clear look in them.

The girl that Elliot is about to marry is indeed exceptionally stunning. There was a slightly complicated feeling that welled up within Lorelai.

“I’m sorry for being late.” Lorelai finished saying that and headed toward Harriet. “Grandma.”

“Lorelai, you’ve grown into such a beautiful girl. Come on over and sit by my side.” Coincidentally, there was another empty spot next to Harriet, so Lorelai took a seat next to Harriet and greeted Anastasia. “Nice to meet you, Mrs. Presgrave. I’m Lorelai.”

“Nice to meet you,” Anastasia greeted Lorelai with a smile.

“Look at them. With these two beautiful ladies in attendance, we’re insignificant next to them,” one of the women said with a smile.

Instantly, the entire room erupted into laughter while Anastasia and Lorelai revealed shy looks on their faces.

Subsequently, the atmosphere of the room became less tense. As everyone chatted about the past, suddenly, someone piped up, “I remember Lorelai and Elliot were very close when they were kids. She used to trail after Elliot every day!”

Lorelai responded graciously, “That happened in the past when we were kids. I don’t quite recall it anymore.”

“Yes. Lorelai was quite a wild child when she was young,” Kendra added.

The woman who had brought up the topic suddenly caught herself as she glanced anxiously in Anastasia’s direction before lifting her tea cup and smiling awkwardly, “I was just mentioning this in passing.”

Harriet immediately tried to lighten the mood. “Elliot has always regarded Lorelai as his younger sister. He was too lonely when he was a kid.”

Anastasia realized that the crowd intentionally avoided any mention of this topic because they must be afraid that she would overthink the situation.

From her memory, Lorelai’s father was one of the extended descendants of the Presgrave Family lineage, and they were quite a well-to-do family. As such, logically, although Lorelai and Harriet had the same last name, Lorelai was completely unrelated by blood to Harriet’s line of the Presgraves.

As such, this became quite a sensitive topic.

“Nice to meet you,” Anastasia greeted Lorelai with a smile.

“I heard that the bridesmaids in the wedding are some of the younger girls in the family. It’s quite unfortunate that I didn’t come back in time to be one of the bridesmaids.” Lorelai instantly mentioned, quite regretfully.

“It’s alright for not being on time to be one of the bridesmaids. You can join in when it’s time to pitch the bridal bouquet. I’m looking forward to attending your wedding celebration next.” Harriet comforted her.

At that point, everyone started to chime in, “Yeah! We’re all looking forward to attending your wedding celebration.”

Just then, Anastasia had the urge to go to the toilet. Lorelai instantly got up too. “Mrs. Presgrave, I’ll keep you company.”

“Sure, let’s go.” Anastasia and Lorelai went off together in the direction of the toilet.

Lorelai noticed then that there was a piece of leaf that had fallen on Anastasia’s hair, and she instantly voiced out, “Mrs. Presgrave, hold still for a moment. There is a piece of fallen leaf on your hair.”

Anastasia stood still at the mention of that, and Lorelai affectionately reached over to remove the leaf quite gently from Anastasia’s hair. “Done! I’ve removed the leaf.”

“Thanks.” Anastasia was quite grateful for the help.

“You’re welcome. You’re the young mistress of the entire Presgrace Family, so everyone respects you. The same goes to me.” Lorelai looked at Anastasia sincerely.

Anastasia knew the Presgrave Family rule, and she was initially quite astonished by it, but now she had finally accepted this completely.

“I hope we can get along better as friends,” Anastasia told her.

“I want to be your friend too. I’m not sure why, but I have a feeling we’ll hit it off right away.” Lorelai complimented her on her beauty, saying, “You are so beautiful.”

“And you’re just as gorgeous yourself,” Anastasia responded.

“People claim that beautiful women tend to fight with each other. I don’t think this statement is accurate since we can be really great friends,” Lorelai said.

“Yeah!” Anastasia exclaimed, nodding in agreement.

Anastasia went back to her villa after the tea party. Elliot took Jared out to sea for fishing, and they would not be back until later in the afternoon. It was a great chance for her to finish making preparations for the wedding.

When Anastasia was getting ready to take a nap in the afternoon, Adriana came in and said, “Madam, someone named Katrina wants to see you.”

“Please invite her in,” Anastasia said after being slightly startled.

Soon, Katrina entered in her sexy attire. “I hope I didn’t bother you, Anastasia!” She greeted her warmly and when she looked at Anastasia’s luxurious home, she felt a little envious.

“Not at all. Did you have fun on the island? When is your brother going to come?” Anastasia asked.

“He said that he would arrive no later than tomorrow morning.” Katrina sat on the couch and whispered on purpose, “Is your husband not at the villa?”

Anastasia responded, “He went out to the sea for fishing.”

Katrina sighed with relief. “That’s good.” As soon as she finished speaking, she took out her phone and brought up the video clip she had taken in the morning. “Anastasia, take a look at this. I’m doing it for you. This footage was captured by pure coincidence.”

Anastasia then took the phone, which showed a video recording of Lorelai and Elliot having a lovely conversation. She had never seen a woman having such a pleasant chat with Elliot before.

“Since she’s a Presgrave, you could perhaps assume she’s Elliot’s sister. Please delete this video clip!” She returned the phone to Katrina.

“A family member of the Presgraves?” After pausing for a few while, Katrina said, “It seems like I’m overcomplicating things.”

After that, she deleted the video clip from her phone. “Anastasia, I need to ask you a question: do any of the guests here have the last name of Weiss? Would you mind introducing the two of us?”

“I don’t know Young Master Weiss. He’s Elliot’s guest,” Anastasia replied with the shake of her head because she could tell what Katrina was thinking.

It seemed to Katrina that Anastasia was harboring a grudge and refused to make the introductions. She sulked and remarked after that, “Still holding me responsible for things that happened in the past? Under those circumstances, you are indeed not suitable to be with my brother.”

“I’m done talking about the past now. I am grateful to your brother for his kindness, which I will always cherish.” Anastasia sipped from the tea cup in an attempt to get Katrina to leave the room.

Katrina sighed with relief. “That’s good.” As soon as she finished speaking, she took out her phone and brought up the video clip she had taken in the morning. “Anastasia, take a look at this. I’m doing it for you. This footage was captured by pure coincidence.”

Katrina took the hint and stood up. “Then, I’ll stop bothering you. I’m sorry for what went wrong in the past. Don’t hold anything against me. I hope that when you become the Young Mistress of the Presgrave Family, you will continue to help us.”

Her attitude changed quickly toward those in positions of power to her advantage.

“I’ll take care of your brother at the Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier where he works,” Anastasia responded, indicating that she would support Katrina’s brother rather than her.

Even if Katrina was still resentful, she couldn’t do anything but apologize to Anastasia with a smile, “That’s awesome. I no longer have to worry about his future.”

She left the room.

Anastasia held the teacup in her palm, but her mind was preoccupied with the video. Elliot and Lorelai were childhood friends who grew up together.

She learned from Old Madam Presgrave that it was best to keep her feelings and anger hidden and not show them.

In the future, she would need to deal with the people and affairs of the whole Presgrave Family, and she should have the most faith in her husband. She did not want to suspect anything and trust in her husband, and there was nothing more important than trusting in someone you care about deeply.

Anastasia decided not to nap. She sat down in front of the genealogy book to read about the lineage history of the Presgrave Family. By writing down important information, Old Madam Presgrave helped her to remember the influences and relationships of each family.

After looking at it for a while, she fell asleep on the couch because reading the book was too exhausting..

When Elliot got home in the evening, he saw her sleeping on the couch. She held the book close to her chest and had her eyebrows slightly raised. He thought it was both disheartening and funny.

He sat quietly next to her and held her to his chest when he saw she was sleeping in an awkward position against the couch. As she slept in his arms, he leaned down and kissed her on the forehead.

“How did the fishing go?” Anastasia asked as she smiled and gently opened her lovely, dreamy eyes to catch his gaze.

Elliot curled his lips into a grin, obviously pleased with the outcome. “You may eat the salmon your husband caught tonight.”

“Did Jared have fun?”

“He was really happy, and as soon as he got off the boat, he fell asleep.”

Anastasia also believed that her son would have fun. Elliot took the genealogy book out of her hands and told her, “Don’t read it if you don’t want to. Let me take care of the family household matters.”

She shook her head. “No. You are managing the external affairs, and I will be handling the family household matters.”

since his wife had already considered ways to lessen his responsibility. While stroking her

today. Her name is Lorelai, and I heard that you used to play with her

my sister to me in my heart; other than that, we have no other kind of bond.” Elliot’s eyes widened with anxiety as he cupped her face

“You do not seem to be related to her by blood! What if

gaze on her and declared firmly, “Have faith in me, Mrs. Presgrave. I won’t even look at another woman but

and said with satisfaction,

to avoid having close contact with Lorelai in the future to avoid his wife’s jealousy,

was still shocked;

his wife had already considered ways to lessen his responsibility. While stroking her hair, he

Villa No. 58.

well-behaved. Besides checking her phone, she only went downstairs for her food. As

As soon as she left the table, she saw the man on the opposite side raising his eyebrow to ask, “Do you have

wondering as to where she would

are the dresses I wear most of the

are accompanying me to the wedding tomorrow as my partner, so make sure not to embarrass

any sentiments, “If you think I’m an embarrassment, just let me stay in the villa!” He had already made her his partner against her will, and now he

remarkable,

fact that he had

have to discipline her after

morning too, and the day everyone had been waiting for

from

What happened?” Elliot rushed into

you’ve done! I told you last night…” Anastasia glared at him in her nightgown while standing

His lovely wife screamed and it was not because of anything threatening, but it was due

right! Although he was the one who wasn’t paying attention last night, which led to the concerns

still find it funny. You’re a jerk. How can I meet people today?” Anastasia demanded

with a mischievous smirk, “Let

was unusually fair, which gave rise to a bright crimson bite mark. “It’s

saw him about to kiss her

small, fair face, he pulled

man had been acting in intimate

The makeup artist is still waiting for me!” In her embarrassment, she tried to push him away, but he caressed her face and kissed her before

mirror. Because it was so humiliating, this was not something

have her makeup done and there was no way that she could hide the bite mark. She had no choice but to keep her fingers crossed that the makeup artist would be able to

surprised to see that the bride’s fair skin

villa. He had a lot of work since

of the banquet hall, mocking him by saying. “Are you

future with her. ” He looked at

beautiful and elegant, and she will look more like a rich young mistress. Our family situation already doesn’t match up with hers

any trouble. The makeup artist is still waiting for me!” In her embarrassment, she tried to push him away, but he caressed her face and

sister, “Kat, don’t talk about the past in front of

I have to remind her often that it was you who never left her side when things were hard for her, and that it is also because of you that her

now.” Mason muttered, and his face went

should reward us generously and make us all rich.” Katrina couldn’t

you bring this up again, I won’t forgive you,” Mason warned

he was done telling her, he

was leaning against the door, her eyes were clearly focused on some kind of plot and scheme. Since Mason was not keen to pursue the matter, it

Anastasia to inherit his business and company, and this would also be passed on to his grandson too. He didn’t

the rest of his life with his daughter and grandchild. As he had

seemed lively in the early morning. The other two best men were from the Presgrave Family with one of them being Jacob. He was able to attend the wedding since his grandfather was Mr. Presgrave’s closest cousin, and

were partnered with the three young ladies from the Presgrave Family, making it an entire affair of the

“Grandpa.” Jared embraced Francis.

closer look at you. Oh, you’ve gotten taller again and in future, do strive to be just

registered as Jared Tillman, but after the wedding, he would have his name

that occurred, he was still blessed with a charming little grandson as well as a kind and devoted

around.” Francis

was excited today as well. She rose from bed earlier to view the scenery

“I’m the manager of the concierge department, Miss Goodwin. Your gowns have arrived, so

never expected him to surprise her by getting her a gown. Then, she nodded and went

someone pushed the cart down the hall.

out to decide her choice one at a time since she had her own personal style and color preferences too. The gown that she chose was a stunning light champagne color with a U-shaped neckline and two strands of light veil covering the shoulders. Such a design would showcase a

was matched with a light fabric skirt ornament that shimmered with tiny star-like glitters;

“I’ll take this one!”

be here in half an hour to

“Thank you.”

her attire. She had no idea Arthur had planned

have prevented her from attending the wedding if he believed she’d embarrass him. Is he

a French court dress with an elegant

Arthur had said and never expected him to surprise her by getting her a

beautiful and enchanting in its own way. The gown’s hemline was stylish

mirror reflected a

and nodded, “Excellent.” The foundation that the makeup artist used on her had concealed the

concealed for a while! She had a

dressed for the occasion—Anastasia’s bridesmaids—approached Anastasia. One of them, who was two to three years younger

Miss Anastasia, is worthy

tried to restrain herself from laughing every time she heard these remarks. Elliot was treated like an uncle to the group of young members of the Presgrave Family when he

of the same age and had the same type of makeup while they were all dressed in

walked in with a smile and

as they turned around

and grab a bite!” Lorelai said to

her eyes were filled with awe and envy. She was familiar with everything about Anastasia including Anastasia’s childhood, but she had no idea about the power that

seemed to be Elliot’s special preference for her,

me want to find love

you want your partner to be?” Anastasia asked,

a beat,” Lorelai said as she smiled and shook her

hope you find your soulmate soon,” Anastasia said sincerely

for Anastasia’s wedding gown.

time after Lorelai had finished arranging her dress and said, “In one hour’s time, it will be an auspicious

pushed open to reveal Elliot entering with a black suit. Instead of his usual tie, he was wearing a black bow tie, and the dark sapphire cufflinks

with his hair slicked back, and his hair was combed behind his head. His sharp

was surprised to see Lorelai, but his gaze was drawn affectionately to his wife. His eyes were wide with surprise as he looked

handsome appearance today. The two of them were so in love that they

before slightly lowering her gaze to hide the light in her eyes. She then pursed her

may I speak with my wife briefly?”

then did she realize she was being a third wheel. “I

his strong arm around Anastasia’s waist and hugged her tightly, bringing her beautiful face close to

the stairs. The door was then pushed open to reveal Elliot entering with a black suit. Instead of his usual tie, he

thought you were normally beautiful, but I didn’t expect you to be even more stunning,” he added,

thought he was attractive and captivating, but she didn’t expect him to be

I’ll be Mrs. Presgrave soon. Do you have anything to say to me?” She wrapped

Mrs. Presgrave.” Elliot’s lips curled

lips against hers as she smiled. He couldn’t help but kiss her because she was so

were lovely, but Elliot moisturized them and enhanced

the villa and into the field where three

to hear it because she was lost in her thoughts, and the three girls couldn’t help but stare at each other. What is Miss Lorelai thinking about so deeply that

she looked out the window at the guests, as

duty that you must fulfill. Your life can never be yours if you

allowed to go back to the

you can’t. You must quell your feelings and bide your time to

he’s going to get married. You should come back

eyes as tears streamed

the root

would be no ideas about them. Who wouldn’t turn into a green-eyed monster when Elliot alone owned a fortune that was equivalent to that of a

through the affliction of being

that Elliot possessed every penny the family had, whereas the others could only establish their own business. They couldn’t enjoy one bit of the money that the Presgrave

they had achieved success in every industry thanks to the family’s influence, a shining star was undeniably pale in comparison to the

the strong desire to own everything. Like the avaricious ministers of the country, they were

comprehensive system had included rules that

the elderly family members—the greedy snakes—were present, and beneath the harmonious facade were calculative

prince, dashed into Anastasia’s make-up room.

to stroke his head. Her eyes were smitten with warmth as she gazed at the face

and Mommy can love me together forever!” There was no reason for him to be upset, as he wished to have a younger sibling accompany

in every industry thanks to the family’s influence, a

be like Elliot in the future? When the time comes, will he be crushed by the weight of the responsibilities he has

loved in the future. Given his intelligence and capability, it would be a no-brainer for

pulled him into her arms before

Jared sensed the

let me hug you for a while. I haven’t hugged you these last few days.” She gently caressed his

in to inform them

going to be the page boy with

of you.” Anastasia

the room. It was Kendra