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.”

some hot water for you to soak your feet in

be tired.” Anastasia knew how tired he must be, since

the room attendant, thereafter filling it with hot water for her

Anastasia shy, but it warmed her heart at the same time. Elliot’s love for her could be seen and felt from his eyes,

Anastasia was soaking her feet, she

take a nap after your foot

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

“I’m not tired.”

accompany me as

“Alright.”

changed into a set of comfortable pajamas, Anastasia got into bed while Elliot lay next to her until she fell asleep. She dozed

selfies in the garden. Since the gown looked nice on her, she naturally took more

sitting on the couch. She secretly took a picture of him but as 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 atmosphere instantly

before exclaiming, “Please don’t misunderstand. I

very well that she

immediately dashed upstairs and when she got into her room, she checked 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 the

handsome, he would do well if he joined the entertainment

sighed. “It’s a pity that he always has

banquet hall with a bunch

do in future, she didn’t mind as she was willing to do it for Elliot. All these years when she was abroad, all she

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,

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

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

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

first. I’m going to make a call,” she whispered to her peer who was seated next to her. After that, she

a view worth admiring. After

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

“Not at all.”

phone in her hand, she tilted her head slightly and

you,” Elliot replied with a

to him and said, “Elliot, your tie is slanted.

her hands out trying to adjust his tie, Elliot took a step back

and walked past her before

a sense of astonishment flashed across her eyes. At the same time, she was

hall, he went back to his seat and sat next to Anastasia. Knowing that he had been drinking the entire night, she placed some food on his plate and urged him to have something to

to them, was happy to see that. If she wasn’t around next time, she knew that someone would be

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

noon, Jacob had been noticing Sophia. Up till now, he was still holding in the urge to go say hi to her, as Arthur was by her side. 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, 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 his courage

He grabbed onto the back of the chair

She greeted him

like to join us? My friends are going too and you

difficult position as she knew that

will be

answered, “Let me think

leaving at nine and I’ll come to you by then.” As Jacob said that, a person sat down on the

Arthur; he had

released his grip on the chair and said to

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

Arthur

tour tonight.

her without

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

her and

the contrary, the youngsters had just started their nightlife. The firework show tonight, as

behaving well tonight too. He followed Nigel back to the man’s mansion since there were his favorite Legos and

come to Mason’s table and was chatting with him. No one knew where Katrina went and the other Presgraves had already gone back. Anastasia and Mason were the only two left sitting at

inconvenience caused.” Anastasia was extremely busy today, so she couldn’t talk much with

There’s no need to give me special treatment,” Mason answered with

glass of wine and raised the

raised his glass and clinked hers before drinking a

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

not for me, you would have made it through that period too.” Mason didn’t dare to

It’s you who helped me to become who I am today, allowed me to meet the love of my life and encouraged my son to find his

tonight, and after drinking some wine, her cheeks were flushed, which made her extra beautiful. She was so beautiful that people couldn’t take

the guests, but his gaze was fixed on his wife. He chugged the glass of red wine melancholically when

who helped Anastasia overcome her dark times. Elliot should be thanking that

glass for the third time with Mason, Elliot realized he couldn’t take it anymore; he went straight to them with a

he called

her chin propped on her hands, she murmured, “Are we leaving

Sullivan.” Elliot clinked his glass with

stood up

he said that, he placed his arm around her waist and brought her to the main table. After excusing themselves from

to the 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 eyes were getting glassy and

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

Anastasia asked, “Why can’t I meet him? I even want to have lunch or dinner

looked as

succeeded. She put her arms

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

Anastasia slightly regretted teasing him. Since she had already become

counted his heartbeat. “I was just

at her with his gentle but slightly frustrated gaze. Just then, the woman in his

Anastasia’s hand was held by Elliot’s big palm again, and he brought her to walk under the streetlights. They then made their way

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

nod,

wedding night.

she smiled shyly. “But I’m tired!

energy for tonight. “You’re not allowed to say you’re tired tonight, Mrs.

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

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

At once, she took a step back from his embrace and ran toward the direction

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,

second floor, Anastasia saw the fireworks that

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

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

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 had all sorts of alcoholic beverages and desserts on board. The most exciting

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

a figure walked toward his direction, and her erogenous attire shocked him. It was Katrina, along with a young man beside her. She took a glimpse at Jacob, who was beside his

Just then, the

should go in first,” Jacob said while trying hard to retain his

be leaving in 10 minutes. Ask your friends to hurry

as it looked like Sophie wasn’t going to come. However, he still hadn’t given up yet. After finding the phone number, he dialed the intercom

Sophia, who happened to return from the dinner, heard the telephone ringing

Aren’t you coming?” Jacob

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

arrival. In fact, I’ve been

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

leaving tomorrow, and I don’t know when we’ll

schedule. After hanging up the call with Jacob, she returned the telephone to

on the sea.” A man’s deep voice was

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