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.”

heart since his wife had already considered ways to lessen his responsibility. While stroking her hair, he said, “Don’t worry

name is Lorelai, and I heard that you used to play with her when you were younger. Both of you must be very close

other than that, we have no other kind

to be related to her by blood! What

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

his cheek and said with

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

was sitting on her villa’s balcony, looking through a magazine and admiring the jewelry in it. She was still shocked; it

heart since his wife had already considered ways to lessen his responsibility. While stroking her hair, he said, “Don’t

Villa No. 58.

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

and groom. As soon as she left the table, she saw the man on the opposite side raising his eyebrow to ask, “Do you have a formal gown for

wondering as to where she

don’t have a gown. All I have are the dresses I wear most of the time,”

to the wedding tomorrow as my partner, so make sure

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

tendency to humiliate her was quite remarkable, so she left

the fact that he had not even requested her to be

seems like he’d have to discipline

was a sunny morning too, and the day everyone had

voice coming from the bathroom’s direction

happened?”

told you last night…” Anastasia glared at him in her nightgown while standing in front of the

screamed and it was not because of anything threatening, but it was

was the one who wasn’t paying attention last night, which led to the concerns that she was having,

jerk. How can I meet people today?” Anastasia

mischievous smirk, “Let me

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 following

she saw him about to kiss her and said,

pulled her over, saying, “You are my wife, so why can’t I kiss

intimate behavior

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 kissed her before adding, “Okay,

she worriedly looked at the mark in the mirror. Because it was so humiliating, this was not

the bite mark. She had no choice but

the top makeup artists 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

a lot

not help as she saw her brother peering in the direction of the banquet hall, mocking him by saying. “Are you upset with me

talking crap. I don’t have a future with her. ” He

doesn’t match up with hers now,” she said. “Not to worry, Mason. I have asked her, and she said that she will look out for you at work in the future, because she owes

trouble. The makeup artist is still waiting for me!” In her embarrassment, she tried to push

told his sister, “Kat, don’t talk about the past in front of her any more. It will

her side when things were hard for her, and that it is also because of you that her child survived. You

I just want to be Anastasia’s friend now.” Mason muttered, and his face went red with

you, and he should reward us generously and make us all rich.” Katrina couldn’t help

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

was done telling her, he went

and scheme. Since Mason was not keen to pursue the matter, it was likely that she would demand the Presgraves to

today because of his work commitments. He left early in the morning to see his grandson since he wanted Anastasia to inherit his business and company,

of his life with his daughter and grandchild. As he had a wonderful son-in-law, he did

one of the 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. Presgrave’s closest cousin, and as such earned him a

three best men were partnered with the three

“Grandpa.” Jared embraced Francis.

again and in future, do strive to be just

I will definitely be as capable as Daddy, “Jared answered with confidence. His name was still registered as Jared

and tears were welling up. After all the unfortunate events that occurred, he was still blessed

is bringing you to play around.” Francis led Jared out after he

rose from bed earlier to view the

woman greeted her and said, “I’m the manager of the concierge department, Miss Goodwin. Your gowns have arrived, so please come down and make

said and never expected him to surprise her

with more than ten evening gowns on it as someone pushed the

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 woman’s gorgeous

matched with a light fabric skirt ornament that shimmered

“I’ll take this one!”

the makeup artist will be here in half an hour to do your

“Thank you.”

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

attending the wedding if he

with an elegant off-shoulder design. The gown

expected him to surprise her

of the star-shaped diamonds adorning her thin waist was beautiful and enchanting in its own way. The gown’s hemline was stylish without losing its magnificence

you think of the makeup, Mrs. Presgrave?” the makeup artist asked. The mirror reflected a

artist

a while! She had

people who were properly dressed for the occasion—Anastasia’s bridesmaids—approached Anastasia. One of them, who

a wonderful beauty like you, Miss Anastasia,

treated like an uncle to the group of young members of the Presgrave Family when he was

The three of them were all of the same age and had the same type of makeup while they were

that moment, someone walked in with a smile and said,

as they turned

and grab a bite!” Lorelai

her eyes were filled with awe and envy. She was familiar with everything about Anastasia including

seemed to be Elliot’s special preference for her, and Lorelai thought

me want to find love

to be?” Anastasia asked, a curious expression

makes my heart skip a beat,” Lorelai said as she smiled and shook her

your soulmate soon,” Anastasia said sincerely

reached for Anastasia’s

arranging her dress and said, “In one hour’s time, it will be an auspicious time. I heard that the guests

of his usual

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

gaze was drawn affectionately to his wife. His eyes were wide with

today. The two of them were so in love that they forgot there was a

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

may I speak with my wife briefly?” Elliot

then did she realize she was being a third wheel. “I won’t bother you two then,”

strong arm around Anastasia’s waist and hugged

steady footsteps could be heard from the stairs. The 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,

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

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

me?” She wrapped her arms around his neck to smell the cool and charming breath on his

Presgrave.” Elliot’s lips curled into a

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

original red lips were lovely, but Elliot

where three girls approached her, one of

her thoughts, and the three girls couldn’t help but stare at each

turned red as she looked out the

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

go back to the country? I want to see

quell your feelings and bide your time to

come

eyes as tears streamed down

root

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

the Presgraves. As though the rule-maker had been through the affliction of being surrounded by voracious family and friends, he had drawn up

order to avoid complicated situations and power struggles, working in the Presgrave Group was off-limits to the Presgraves. Therefore, it was reasonable to say that Elliot possessed every penny the family had, whereas the others could only establish their own

industry thanks to the family’s

fed little by little as the days went by, hence the strong desire to own everything. Like the avaricious ministers of the country, they were approaching closer

family and the family honor had always been one; the comprehensive system had included rules that could protect the other

all of the elderly family members—the greedy

into Anastasia’s make-up room. He hugged his mother before sizing

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

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

to the family’s influence, a shining star was undeniably pale

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

Given his intelligence and capability, it would be a no-brainer for him to get a decent job like a

into her arms before

wrong?” Jared sensed the tinge of sorrow in

you for a while. I haven’t hugged

member came in to inform them that

the

you.”

then, two graceful women walked into the