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.”

had already considered ways to

today. Her name is Lorelai, and I heard that you used to play with her when you were younger. Both of you must be very close to each other.” With a grin on her face,

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

voice unintentionally to recall, “You do not seem to be

and declared firmly, “Have faith in me, Mrs. Presgrave. I won’t even

his cheek and said with satisfaction,

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

on her villa’s balcony, looking through a magazine and admiring the jewelry in it. She was still shocked; it seemed that the future Young Mistress of the

ways to lessen his responsibility. While stroking her hair, he said,

Villa No. 58.

was very well-behaved. Besides checking her phone, she only went downstairs for her food. As Arthur was very particular about what he ate, he had a personal chef to prepare their

wedding, she wanted to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom. As soon as she left the table, she saw the man on the opposite

gown?” She blinked, wondering as to where she would get a

gown. All I have are the

my partner, so make sure not to embarrass me.” Once again, Arthur made his

villa!” He had already made her his partner against her will, and now he wanted her to dress

remarkable, so she left

had not even requested her to be humble, she couldn’t

he’d have to

and the day everyone had been waiting for finally

coming from the bathroom’s direction was

happened?” Elliot

Anastasia glared at him in her nightgown while standing in front

hearing it, he chuckled and smiled widely. His lovely wife screamed and it was not because of anything threatening, but it was due to a bite mark on

which led to the concerns that she was having, who could blame him when his wife was so

jerk. How can I meet people today?” Anastasia demanded as she went up to him

with a mischievous smirk, “Let

pulled her nightgown down a bit to reveal her lovely complexion. Her skin was unusually fair, which gave rise to a bright crimson bite mark. “It’s adorable. Let the makeup artist draw a flower over it!” Elliot’s gaze became more intense as he took a step closer to her the

back as she saw him about to kiss

small, fair face, he pulled her over, saying, “You are my wife, so why

both affectionately warm and bashful. This man had been acting in intimate behavior throughout the morning without giving any thought to the

she tried to push him away, but

the mirror. Because it was so humiliating, this was not something that should

makeup done and there was no way that she could hide the bite mark. She had no choice but to keep her

had already been waiting to serve her. The makeup artist was surprised to see that the bride’s fair skin was already in such terrific form. Even when she was not wearing makeup, her face was delicate and

Katrina’s villa. He had a lot of work

of the banquet hall, mocking him by saying. “Are you upset with me for preventing you from marrying Anastasia back then,

don’t have a future with her. ” He looked at

more beautiful and elegant, and she will look more like a rich young mistress. Our family situation already doesn’t match up with hers now,” she said. “Not to worry, Mason. I have

In her embarrassment, she tried to push him away, but he caressed her face and kissed her before adding, “Okay, let’s

about the past in front of her any more. It

hard for her, and that it is also because of you

want to be Anastasia’s friend now.” Mason muttered,

he should reward us generously and make us all rich.”

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

telling her,

eyes were clearly focused on some kind of plot and scheme. Since Mason was not keen

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

grandchild. As he

best men today and he 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.

three best men were partnered with the

“Grandpa.” Jared embraced Francis.

at you. Oh, you’ve gotten taller again and in future, do strive to be just as successful as your father was!” Francis pondered, I’m going to keep an eye on

“Jared answered with confidence. His name was still registered as Jared Tillman, but after the wedding, he would have his name legally

that occurred, he was still blessed with

Francis led Jared out

earlier to view the

door, a woman greeted her and said, “I’m the manager of the

never expected him to surprise her by getting her a gown. Then,

saw a hanger cart with more than ten evening gowns on it as someone pushed the cart down the

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

light fabric skirt ornament that shimmered with tiny star-like glitters; the whole combination in

“I’ll take this one!”

artist will be here in half an hour

“Thank you.”

to match her attire. She had no idea Arthur had planned such treatment for her to keep

had confused her because he could have prevented her from attending the wedding if he believed she’d embarrass him.

gown. It was a French court dress with an elegant off-shoulder design. The gown was entirely adorned with handmade diamonds upon closer inspection, which

thought of what Arthur had said and never expected him to surprise her by getting her a gown.

diamonds adorning her thin waist was beautiful and enchanting in its own way. The gown’s hemline was stylish without losing its magnificence since it used elements that were

artist asked. The mirror

nodded, “Excellent.” The foundation that the makeup artist used on

while! She

them, who was two to three years younger than her, praised, “Miss Anastasia, you are extremely

Miss Anastasia, is worthy of our

herself from laughing every time she heard these remarks. Elliot was treated like an uncle to the group of young members of

praised. The three of them were all of the same age and had

in with a smile

three girls said as they turned around to

grab a bite!” Lorelai said to

familiar with everything about

time seemed to be Elliot’s special preference for her, and Lorelai thought that the confidence came from the

want to find love right away.” Lorelai

person do you want your partner to be?” Anastasia asked, a curious expression on her

a beat,” Lorelai said as she

your soulmate soon,” Anastasia

responded as she reached for Anastasia’s

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

Elliot entering with a black suit. Instead of his usual tie, he was wearing a black bow tie, and the dark sapphire cufflinks exuded an exceptional and extravagant aura, making him more mature

back, and his hair was combed behind his

wife. His eyes were wide

today.

them before slightly lowering her gaze to hide the light in her eyes.

may I speak with my wife briefly?”

a third wheel. “I won’t bother you two then,” she said with a

wrapped his strong arm around Anastasia’s waist and hugged

door was then 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

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

attractive and captivating, but she didn’t expect him to be drop

be Mrs. Presgrave soon. Do you have anything to say to me?” She wrapped her arms around his neck to smell the cool and

Presgrave.” Elliot’s lips curled

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

red lips were lovely, but Elliot moisturized them and enhanced

into the field where three girls approached her, one of whom addressed her as

her thoughts, and the three girls couldn’t help but stare at each other. What is Miss Lorelai thinking about so deeply

turned red as she looked out the window at

you must fulfill. Your life can

I not allowed to go back to

quell your feelings and bide your time to appear in

should come

her eyes as

the root of

Who wouldn’t turn into a green-eyed monster when Elliot alone owned a fortune that was equivalent to that of a

there were strict family rules that restrained the Presgraves. As though the rule-maker had been through the affliction of being surrounded

the Presgraves. Therefore, it was reasonable to say that Elliot possessed every penny the family had, whereas the others could only establish their own business. They couldn’t enjoy

success in every industry thanks to the family’s

frog in them had been fed little by little as the days went by, hence the strong desire to own everything. Like

honor had always been one; the comprehensive system had included rules that could protect the other members of the family. Thus, they were never neglected

where all of the elderly family members—the greedy snakes—were present, and beneath the harmonious facade were

dashed into Anastasia’s make-up room. He hugged his

train of the wedding dress, she wasn’t able to return the hug, so she crouched down to stroke his head. Her eyes were smitten with warmth as she gazed at the face that resembled Elliot. “Jared, are

together forever!” There was no reason for him to be upset, as he wished to

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

because of the sudden sadness. Is Jared going to be like Elliot in the future? When the time comes, will he be crushed by the weight of the responsibilities he has to bear

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

before giving him a

the

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

a staff member came in to inform them that it was about

the

you.” Anastasia

then, two graceful women walked into the