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

knew how tired he must be, since

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

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

her feet, she felt sleepy

take a nap after your foot bath since

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

“I’m not tired.”

accompany me as

“Alright.”

next to her until she fell asleep. She dozed

phone and taking selfies in the garden. Since the gown looked nice on

living room and she saw a handsome man 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

“Please don’t

didn’t say anything, he knew very well that she

camera. Arthur was seen dressed in a black suit which he looked stunning in. At the same time, he exuded a mysterious

do well if he joined the entertainment industry. Why didn’t he

she sighed. “It’s a pity that he always has the poker face on. He’d look

really happy today. When he stepped out of the banquet hall with a

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 be happy

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, and both of them smiled as their

have the appetite, she chatted with her peers while her attention was on Elliot, who was seated not far from her. Tonight, he was dressed in a black fitted suit and as he sat

elderly woman replied to her, the way she looked at Anastasia was full of love. Lorelai then thought that what her father said might

noticed that Elliot got up to answer a call.

guys start eating first. I’m going to make a call,” she whispered to her peer who was seated next to her. After that, she stood up and walked toward the door that Elliot

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

immediately took a few steps back. Seeing that it was Lorelai, he

I hope I didn’t startle you! I was here

“Not at all.”

she tilted her head slightly and looked at

replied

then, she got close to him and

her hands out trying to adjust his tie, Elliot took

adjusted his tie and walked past her before saying, “I’ll be going

so nervous that she was holding her breath while a sense of astonishment flashed across her eyes. At the same time,

that he had been drinking the entire night, she placed some food on his plate and urged him to

to see that. If she wasn’t around next

another activity planned at around 9.00PM that night, which was a night sea tour. Three luxury yachts had been prepared to

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

of the

greeted him

Would you like to join us? My

go, but…” Sophia was in a difficult position as she knew that Arthur definitely wouldn’t let

All the youngsters will be there. It’s going to

nod, she answered, “Let me

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

was Arthur; he

his grip on the chair and said

turn to look at the man beside her. “Young Master Weiss, can I discuss

ahead,” Arthur replied

a night sea tour tonight. Can I go?” she asked

her

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

pretended not to hear her and continued drinking his

already left and gone to rest. On the contrary, the youngsters had just started their

back to the

with him. No one knew where Katrina went and the other Presgraves had already

Mason. I apologize if there’s any inconvenience

participate in your wedding. There’s no need

poured a glass of wine and raised the

raised his glass and clinked hers before drinking a few

looking around the lively wedding hall, she sighed with emotion and said, “I’m where I am

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

to meet the love of my life and encouraged my son to

her cheeks were flushed, which made her extra beautiful. She was so

talking with the guests, but his gaze was fixed on his wife. He chugged the glass of red wine melancholically when he saw her smiling so gently and brightly in front of another

the one who helped Anastasia overcome her dark times. Elliot should be thanking that man, which was why he

time with Mason, Elliot realized he couldn’t take it anymore; he

he called

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

Sullivan.” Elliot clinked his glass with Mason’s. “Thank you for helping

Mason stood up immediately

his

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

don’t need to pay

her eyes, Anastasia asked, “Why can’t I meet him? I even want to

possessively and looked as though he was furious, but didn’t

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

head with his big palm and pressed her head into his chest before admitting, “Yes. I’m jealous. The moment you smiled at him in the banquet hall, I was already

him. Since she had already become his

his chest and counted his heartbeat. “I was just joking. Don’t you know

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

Anastasia’s hand was held by Elliot’s big palm again, and he brought her

this mansion so we can come here often

a nod, she answered,

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

“But I’m tired!

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

her coquettishness. “You don’t love me anymore. I’m

seduced by that adorable face buried in his chest, and he touched the tip of Anastasia’s nose and said, “You’ll know later whether

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 she was

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,

soon as they reached the balcony on the second floor, Anastasia saw the fireworks that were covering half of the sky. That

tugged at

her hands and put them around Elliot’s shoulders. “I love you too, Mr. Presgrave.” Then, she stood

it had all sorts of alcoholic beverages and desserts on board. The most exciting thing was the chemistry between these youngsters, which would

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 he

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

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

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

yacht will be leaving in 10 minutes.

it looked like Sophie wasn’t going to come. However, he still hadn’t given up

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

Aren’t you coming?” Jacob

I can’t make it for the

arrival. In fact, I’ve been

please don’t wait for me. Don’t forget to have fun,”

tomorrow morning? I’m leaving tomorrow, and I don’t know

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

can’t wait to go cruising on the sea.” A

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