Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 641-650

Anastasia was flustered as the wedding banquet was about to begin. While she was trying to calm herself down, she heard someone knocking on the door. The door was pushed open and Elliot walked in. He had changed into a black suit embellished with golden threads, and the waistcoat he wore underneath was exceptionally intricate and structured, which went well with his prominent and good-looking features.

Anastasia raised her gaze and checked him out. Her long-lashed eyes blinked as she was trying to ingrain how dashing he looked today into her memory.

On the other hand, he was amazed at how stunning she looked. Dressed in the maroon gown, she looked pure like she had always been.

“Let’s go.” Elliot stretched his hand out to take his. In the end, the both of them walked toward the main hall with interlocked fingers. As they stepped into the hall, the holographic lights lit up on cue, which instantly transformed the hall and gave it an exuberant vibe fitting for a wedding banquet. Through the lens of the photographer, a couple who was very much in love walked in while holding hands.

Although they had been through so much together, their love for each other was stronger than ever.

All of the guests turned their attention to the newlyweds. Katrina was jealous as she looked at how stunning Anastasia looked in the gown and in the wedding dress she wore earlier. Mason, who was seated next to Katrina, was quiet and had two more glasses of wine. He recounted how young and delicate Anastasia looked five years ago, compared to how breathtaking she looked now. It was as if she had transformed into a red rose that had bloomed under the sun.

With her head held high, Anastasia smiled as she was showered with well wishes. Her gaze unintentionally fell on a woman who had her attention on Elliot. When she noticed that Anastasia was looking at her, the woman’s eyes flickered with panic but met Anastasia’s gaze and smiled at her the next second. It was none other than Lorelai Presgrave.

Even so, Anastasia maintained her smile and merely made a mental note on what she had observed since a woman’s intuition was remarkable and she trusted her intuition. However, today was an exceptional day where she wouldn’t keep her guard up. Elliot made her feel secure, and no one would be able to take away the blissful feeling that she had.

When they arrived at Harriet’s table, Elliot shot a look at Arthur and he immediately raised his glass after receiving the cue. Seeing that, Harriet stood up and officiated the banquet. She had been so overjoyed today that her doctor was on standby the whole day. However, her condition had been stable as she had no rapid shifts in mood. She asked the photographer to take pictures of them and especially requested for a few pictures to be taken with Anastasia as she had her arms around Anastasia. It was probably because she wanted to leave a trace since she was growing old so that she would be remembered even if she passed on.

“Child, you should eat more since you might not have time to do so when you receive the guests,” Harriet told Anastasia.

“Alright, Grandma.” Anastasia nodded and started eating elegantly.

“In a short while, I will get Brenda and Jonathan to accompany you as you receive the guests.”

“Don’t worry, Mom. We will be by their side,” Brenda replied as she smiled at her husband.

“Elliot, don’t worry, I can drink on your behalf if the guests make you drink, since I can hold my alcohol.” Jonathan laughed.

“Thank you, Jonathan.” Elliot laughed too.

After that, Elliot held Anastasia’s hand as they walked over to one of the tables where the Presgraves were seated. She noticed two of the elders who were prominent within the Presgrave Family.

“The bride looks beautiful! Elliot, you are really blessed!”

“Thank you, Granduncle Henry.”

“Congratulations to the both of you.”

Subsequently, the duo walked to the other tables to mingle with the guests. The guests were lucky because they were able to see Elliot smiling throughout the banquet. Before this, even the elders of the Presgrave Family feared Elliot, but today, he was all smiles as he glowed from within.

When they stopped by Arthur’s table, Jared happily went over and hugged his parents. Anastasia then took the opportunity to spoon some of his favorite food on his plate and whispered to him to eat well. Sophia was captivated by how gorgeous the newlyweds looked, especially Elliot, who was not only handsome but also had a good body shape and exuded a noble disposition. Moreover, he looked warm when he smiled.

As Spohia’s attention was captivated by the newlyweds, she heard a young man next to her coughing, as if reminding her to dial it back. Right after, she got slightly embarrassed and took a sip of tea as she looked down. At the same time, Anastasia noticed the beautiful lady next to Arthur, who seemed like a good match to him.

“Artie, introduce her to us.” Elliot smiled as he glanced at his good friend.

“There’s no need to.” Arthur shot a look at Sophia placidly.

Just then, Sophia stood up and greeted the bride and groom politely. “Mr. and Mrs. Presgrave, I’m Sophia Goodwin. I’m honored to attend your wedding banquet, and I wish the both of you a blessed and happy marriage.”

“Thank you!” Anastasia seemed to really like Sophia, and she was left with a good impression of the woman.

“Artie, look after Ms. Goodwin well and don’t neglect her.” Elliot patted Arthur’s back since this was the first time his good friend showed interest toward a lady. Truth was, he was glad about it.

Meanwhile, Lorelai, who was seated on the third row’s table, looked sullen as she raised her glass and took a sip of wine. She was distracted while the younger Presgraves were enjoying themselves.

“Miss Lorelai, what are you thinking about? You should be happy on such a lively occasion!” One of the Presgrave girls asked her.

“I’m really happy.” She tried to squeeze out a smile and held her forehead before saying, “I’m just tipsy.”

The juniors couldn’t tell what was going on in her head and just asked her to have less wine. Just then, Lorelai saw Elliot walking toward them with his hand around Anastasia’s waist. She immediately adjusted her hair, wanting to look her best in front of him. Although she was as pretty as Anastasia, she didn’t get to marry him since Anastasia was his one and only true love!

“Elliot.”

“Mr. Presgrave.”

Since Elliot was rather senior within the Presgrave Family, the juniors greeted him like how they usually did. He was addressed in a few different ways and it amused Anastasia, who giggled as she buried herself in his arms.

“Lorelai, do take good care of them.” Elliot raised his glass at her. Thereafter, Anastasia stretched her hand over and patted on her back, “Lorelai, have fun today.”

“Sure, I will.” Lorelai smiled as she nodded.

Soon after, the newlyweds went to the next table. Since Jonathan was a renowned businessman, he knew all the guests by heart and was able to mingle with everyone. The banquet hall was filled with laughter, which gave it a lively atmosphere.

Dissatisfied that she was seated at the last row, Katrina complained, “It’s a humiliation to be seated at the last row!”

Upon hearing that, Mason turned over and glared at her before whispering, “Stop with the nonsense. You’re lucky to be invited here tonight. Can’t you see that those who are here tonight are the elites?”

Not convinced by him, she grumbled, “Isn’t it obvious that they looked down on us?”

“You shouldn’t think that way. Even if you are seated at the other tables, do you think you can blend in with the billionaires? You’ll be uncomfortable around them since all of them are rich and powerful business leaders.” In truth, Mason was relieved that he wasn’t seated there.

Since the duo were currently seated together with the Presgrave Family, they had common topics to talk about. Very soon, Elliot and Anastasia approached their table. Katrina took the chance to look at the handsome Elliot for as long as she could since she wouldn’t have the chance to do so anymore in future.

“Mason, Katrina, thank you for attending my wedding,” Anastasia uttered earnestly.

“Anastasia and President Presgrave, congratulations to both of you.” Mason raised his glass.

Elliot clinked Mason’s glass and said, “Thank you.”

Upon hearing that, Katrina quickly chimed in, “President Presgrave, here’s to you and Anastasia.”

And so, Elliot raised his glass and drank up.

Finally, after they had greeted all the guests, it was already 12.20PM. They went back to their seats as lunch was served. The atmosphere was great, with lively music being played in the background. Since his parents are finally seated, Jared went over and sat next to them. The photographer managed to take photographs of the family. After lunch, Anastasia and some of the juniors of the Presgrave Family walked out to take some pictures together since the venue had been beautifully decorated.

As soon as she stepped out of the hall, she saw a woman in front of her. “Ms. Goodwin!” she called.

“Anastasia.” Sophia walked toward her, feeling flustered.

“Let’s take a picture together!”

“Really? Sure!” Sophia walked over and stood next to Anastasia excitedly.

After the brief photo session ended, Sophia was really happy that she was invited to take a picture, and it made her like Anastasia even more.

“If you’re not in a hurry to leave, you can stay on the island with Young Master Weiss for a few more days.” Anastasia told her.

“Sure!” Sophia nodded.

After lunch, all of the guests had gone back to rest in their rooms as there would be another banquet and a ball at night. Anastasia immediately removed her high heels to check her toes when she reached the mansion, since she had been wearing them the whole day.

“What’s wrong? Let me have a look.” Elliot kneeled down to get a closer look.

He could see that her pinky toe had a visible red mark on it. His heart ached as he rubbed her feet. “You shouldn’t wear high heels tonight.”

“No way. I will have to wear high heels since I’m wearing a gown.”

I’ll prepare some hot water for you

knew how tired he must be, since

the room

Anastasia shy, but it warmed her heart at the same time. Elliot’s love for

feet,

your foot bath

His attractive face was flushed red since he

“I’m not tired.”

me

“Alright.”

fell asleep. She dozed off in no time. After that, he tucked her in and went

Villa No. 58, Sophia was holding her phone and taking selfies in the garden. Since the gown looked nice on

did so, her phone’s camera shutter sound was heard because she forgot to

her before exclaiming, “Please don’t misunderstand. I was just taking a

knew very well that she

the last picture that she took using her phone’s camera. Arthur was seen dressed in a black suit which he looked stunning in. At

joined the entertainment industry. Why didn’t he do

again, she sighed. “It’s a pity that he always has the poker face on.

out of the banquet hall with a bunch of people from the Presgrave Family, he was stopped

she didn’t mind as she was willing to do it for Elliot. All these years when she was abroad, all she could think of was him. She would search for information

night fell, the evening banquet just got underway. Anastasia was dressed in a white fitted mermaid dress which accentuated her attractive curves. At the banquet, Elliot went to a few tables and chatted with the guests. A few of the major shareholders from the Presgrave Group were seated next to him. On the other hand, Anastasia made eye contact with Sophia while she was seated,

black fitted suit and as he sat among older men, he exuded a calm disposition which didn’t match his age. He was all smiles that night and seeing him

her, the way she looked at Anastasia was full of love. Lorelai then thought that what her father said might be true. Back then when Anastasia’s mother rescued Elliot, she had

that Elliot got up to answer a call. She then seamlessly took her phone out,

to make a call,” she whispered to her peer who was seated next to her. After that, she stood

garden was enchanting. Paired with the vast sea view, it was a view worth admiring. After Elliot ended the brief

took a few steps back.

I didn’t startle you! I was here to make a

“Not at all.”

tilted her head slightly and looked at him from head to toe. “Elliot,

Elliot replied with

him and said, “Elliot, your tie

to adjust his tie, Elliot took a step back dexterously and said, “Lorelai, I can do

he adjusted his tie and walked past her

was so nervous that she was holding her breath while a sense of astonishment flashed across her

entered the hall, he went back to his seat and sat next to Anastasia. Knowing that he had been drinking

as instructed. Harriet, who was sitting next to them, was happy to see that. If she wasn’t around next time, she

that night, which was a night sea tour. Three luxury yachts had been

rather mysterious and unusual. However, Jacob was dissatisfied at how Arthur was having Sophia to himself. Finally, he came to a conclusion that she didn’t belong to anyone and that he had the right to pursue her. At last, Arthur left his seat and Sophia was left sitting alone. Jacob mustered all

of

greeted him

you like to

go, but…” Sophia was in a difficult position as

will be

she answered, “Let me think about

As Jacob said that, a person sat down on the

Arthur; he

and said to Sophia, “I’ll

Jacob return to his seat, and only then did she turn to look at the man

Arthur

a night sea tour tonight. Can I go?”

her without thinking

that he wouldn’t agree to it, she couldn’t help but show her disappointment. “But I

hear her and continued drinking

already left and gone to rest. On the contrary, the youngsters had just started their nightlife. The firework show tonight, as well as the night

Nigel back to the man’s mansion

knew where Katrina went and the other Presgraves had already gone back. Anastasia and Mason were the only

having a good time, Mason. I apologize if there’s any inconvenience caused.” Anastasia was extremely busy today, so she couldn’t

in your wedding. There’s no need to give me special treatment,” Mason

glass of wine and raised the

glass and clinked hers before drinking

looking around the lively wedding hall, she sighed with emotion and said, “I’m where I am today because of your help and encouragement

tough person. I believe that even if it were not for me, you would have made

me to become who I am today, allowed me to meet the love of my

made her extra beautiful. She was so beautiful that people

his wife. He chugged the glass of red wine melancholically when he saw

who helped Anastasia overcome her dark times. Elliot should be

his wife raising her glass for the third time with Mason, Elliot realized he couldn’t take it anymore; he went straight to them with a wine glass in

called her

With her

make a toast to Mr. Sullivan.” Elliot clinked his glass with Mason’s. “Thank you for helping

stood up immediately to

drunk, sweetheart. We should head back and rest now.” As he said that, he placed his arm around her waist and brought her to the main table. After excusing themselves from the elders

mansion, the sounds from the banquet hall growing further away from them. Currently, the street lights shone brightly as they lit up the road. Anastasia had drank several glasses of wine tonight, so her

need to pay too much attention to him and keep meeting him,” Elliot

even want to have lunch or dinner more often with

and looked as though he

a grin on her face after seeing her plan had succeeded. She put her arms

the back of her head with his big palm and pressed her head into his chest before admitting, “Yes. I’m jealous. The moment you smiled at

slightly regretted teasing him. Since she had already become his wife,

head on his chest and counted his heartbeat. “I was just

long hair while looking at her with his gentle but slightly frustrated gaze. Just then, the woman in his chest lifted her head. The tipsiness in her eyes could be seen clearly under the light, which

held by Elliot’s big palm again, and he brought her to

this mansion so we can come here often for vacation,”

a nod,

reminded her, “It’s our wedding night. Don’t you think we

shyly. “But

tired? He had saved so much energy for tonight. “You’re not allowed to say you’re tired tonight,

eyes, a stream of frailty shone through her coquettishness. “You don’t love me anymore. I’m so tired, but

buried in his chest, and he touched the tip of Anastasia’s nose

what Elliot was thinking the moment she saw his dark gaze. Oh no, I shouldn’t have excited him. I’m so gonna get it tonight! At once, she took a step back from his embrace and ran toward the direction of the mansion, as though

he saw his running bride? With his long legs, he chased after her in a few steps and hugged her in his arms, thereafter picking her up and striding into the mansion. On the other hand, the woman in his arms

on the second floor, Anastasia saw the fireworks that were covering half of the sky. That became

the fireworks, a domineering arm came from behind and tugged at her

“I love you too, Mr. Presgrave.” Then, she stood on her toes

up, and it had all sorts of alcoholic beverages and desserts on board. The most exciting thing was the chemistry

jetty, Jacob was looking at the time on his watch, waiting for Sophia. For him, he wasn’t interested in any of the women there

young man beside her. She took a glimpse at Jacob, who was beside his sports car. After all, that sports

knew that she had finally found her target for tonight. Just then, the young man who came with her greeted Jacob, “Why haven’t

someone. You two should go in first,” Jacob said while trying

be leaving in 10 minutes. Ask your friends

wasn’t going to come. However, he still hadn’t given up yet. After finding the phone number, he dialed the intercom of Villa No.

heard the telephone ringing in

Aren’t you coming?” Jacob asked

can’t make it for the event. Have fun!” She smiled in

on! I was looking forward to your arrival. In fact,

hear that, Jacob, but please don’t wait for me. Don’t forget to have fun,” she

breakfast together tomorrow morning? I’m leaving tomorrow, and

was dismayed with her tight schedule. After hanging up the call with Jacob, she returned the telephone

looks like someone can’t wait to go cruising on the sea.” A man’s deep voice was suddenly

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