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.”

water for you to soak your feet

You must be tired.” Anastasia knew how tired he must be, since he had been busy the

basin from the room attendant, thereafter filling it

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

was soaking her feet, she

your foot bath since tonight’s gonna be

stared at him. His attractive face was flushed red since he had had a lot

“I’m not tired.”

accompany me as I

“Alright.”

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

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

she did so, her phone’s camera shutter sound was heard because she forgot to put it on silent mode. The next second, Arthur lifted his head and the

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

anything, he knew very well that she secretly took

her room, she checked the last picture that she took using her phone’s camera. Arthur was

he joined the entertainment

looked at the picture again, she sighed. “It’s a pity that he always has the poker face on. He’d look even more handsome if he

other hand, Nigel was really happy today. When he stepped out of the banquet hall with

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 regarding him and whenever she saw him on the financial news, she would

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.

fitted suit and as he sat among older men, he exuded a calm disposition which

with Harriet. She was paying close attention to what Harriet was saying and when the elderly woman replied to her, the way she looked at Anastasia was full of love. Lorelai then thought that what her father said might be true. Back

that Elliot got up to answer a call.

peer who was seated next to her. After that, she stood

view, it was a view worth admiring. After Elliot ended the

someone and immediately took a few steps back. Seeing that it was Lorelai, he smiled and greeted,

so sorry, Elliot. I hope I didn’t startle you! I was here to make a call.” Lorelai

“Not at all.”

phone in her hand, she tilted her head slightly and looked at him from head to

you,” Elliot replied with a

she got close to him and said, “Elliot,

trying to adjust his tie, Elliot took

tie and walked past her before saying,

holding her breath while a sense of

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

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

around 9.00PM that night, which was a night sea tour. Three luxury yachts had been prepared to bring the guests

Jacob didn’t want to offend Arthur, as the latter’s identity was rather mysterious and unusual. However, Jacob was dissatisfied at how Arthur was having Sophia to himself. Finally,

the back of the chair as he

She greeted

night sea tour later on. Would you like to join us? My friends are going too and

a difficult position

Sophia. All the youngsters will

answered, “Let

then.” As Jacob said that, a person sat down on the

was Arthur;

the chair and said to Sophia, “I’ll

and only then did she turn to look at the man beside her. “Young Master Weiss, can I discuss something

Arthur

tour tonight.

rejected her without thinking

that. Although she knew that he wouldn’t agree to it, she

not to hear her and continued drinking his

the contrary, the youngsters had just started their nightlife. The firework show tonight, as well as the night sea tour, were all activities

the man’s mansion since there

where Katrina went and the other

good time, Mason. I apologize if there’s any inconvenience caused.” Anastasia was extremely busy

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

she poured a glass of wine and raised the

raised his glass and clinked hers before

sighed with emotion and said, “I’m where I am today because of your help

You’re a tough person. I believe that even if it were not for me, you would have made it through

the love of my life and encouraged my son to find his

makeup tonight, and after drinking some wine, her cheeks were flushed, which made her

talking with the guests, but his gaze was fixed on his wife. He chugged the glass

he couldn’t say anything as Mason was really the one who helped Anastasia overcome her dark times.

her glass for the third time with Mason, Elliot realized he couldn’t take

called her

head and realized Elliot was there. With her chin propped on her hands,

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

Presgrave.” Mason stood up immediately to drink

that, Elliot could only use one reason to whisk his wife away. “You’re 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

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 eyes were getting glassy and her cheeks were flushed red since she

of Mr. Sullivan’s side from now on. You don’t need to pay too much attention to

“Why can’t I meet him? I even want to have lunch or dinner more often with him in the

looked as though he was furious, but didn’t dare to show

grin on her face after seeing her plan had succeeded. She put her arms around his neck and asked,

his chest

had already become his

head on his chest and counted his heartbeat. “I was just joking. Don’t

woman in his chest lifted her head. The tipsiness in her

palm again, and he brought her to walk under the streetlights. They

can come here often for vacation,”

a nod, she answered,

night. Don’t

“But I’m tired! Aren’t

be tired? He had saved so much energy for tonight. “You’re not

big eyes, a stream of frailty shone through her coquettishness. “You

face buried in his chest, and he touched the tip of Anastasia’s nose and said, “You’ll know later whether I love you or

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

stay still when he saw his running bride? With his long legs, he chased after her in a few steps and hugged her

fireworks that

was enjoying the fireworks, a domineering arm came from behind and tugged at her shoulder. He then held her face gently and

shoulders. “I love you too,

other hand, at the jetty, a group of youngsters were boarding the yacht to go for the night sea tour. The luxurious mega-yacht was lit up, and it

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

attire shocked him. It was Katrina, along with a young man beside her. She took a glimpse at Jacob, who was beside

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

go in first,” Jacob said while trying hard to

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growing anxious for real this time, as it looked like Sophie wasn’t going to come. However, he still hadn’t given up yet. After finding

moment, Sophia, who happened to return from the dinner, heard the telephone ringing in the living room and answered

Aren’t you coming?” Jacob asked

make it for

was looking forward to your arrival. In fact, I’ve been waiting for you to

hear that, Jacob, but please don’t wait for me. Don’t

tomorrow morning? I’m leaving tomorrow,

her tight schedule. After hanging up the call with Jacob, she returned the telephone to the cradle and let out a

sea.” A man’s deep voice was

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