Never Too Far Novel
Chapter 701-710
However, Emily had badmouthed Sophia in front of Martha, saying that Sophia was a vixen who wouldn’t leave Arthur alone and seduced him, which instantly made Martha furious. This time, she returned to the country precisely because she heard from Emily that there was a girl who was deceiving her grandson, and she wanted to come back and set things straight.
When Arthur’s eyes swept across Emily’s guilty expression, he could already guess what she had said to Martha.
At 5.00PM in the international airport, a large private jet arrived before a luxuriously dressed old lady holding a box wrapped in black silk cloth in her hand appeared from the VIP entrance, her movements gentle and careful. Behind her, there was a line of four maids and eight bodyguards following her.
Arthur, who had been waiting at the entrance, immediately stepped up to greet her. “Grandma.”
Martha looked at her grandson with sharp and piercing eyes. “Artie, why do you look so unenergetic? Didn’t you sleep well last night?”
“I missed you so much that I couldn’t sleep well,” he explained with a smile.
“I don’t believe you at all.” Martha and her son had both married and had children at a young age. Therefore, although she was only 68 years old this year, her grandson was already grown up.
“It really hurts.” Arthur curled his lips and smiled while stretching out his hand to carefully take the urn from Martha’s hand. “Let me take Grandpa back.”
Arthur accompanied Martha back to the villa. Along the way, she observed how much the country had developed. Although she was born abroad and lived outside of the country as well, she still wanted her hometown to prosper.
“How homely!” She sighed.
“Grandma, if you like it here, we can set up a house here. What do you think?” Arthur suggested.
Martha looked at her grandson in surprise. As she had watched him grow up since he was a child, she knew his personality and preferences well. When Arthur met her gaze, there was a flash of discomfort in his eyes.
“Are you hiding something from me?” she immediately asked.
“No.”
“Out with it. Tell me about Miss Sophia. I want to know what kind of girl can affect my grandson as well.” Martha refused to let him avoid the topic.
Arthur chuckled. “She’s just an ordinary girl. There’s nothing special.”
Looking at her grandson’s reaction, she felt that this girl named Sophia was not just anyone and became even more interested in the reason why this girl was able to make her grandson defend her like this.
“Grandma, I’ll ask the realtors to come over and talk to you tomorrow.” Arthur changed the subject.
Martha didn’t continue to probe either. After all, she would be here for some time, and she would eventually get the chance to meet that girl.
Meanwhile, Drake had already returned to Goodwin Residence to recuperate his health. Sophia saw that all of the staff in the house had been dismissed, and her mother had started to take charge of the cooking. However, because it had been quite a while since Emma last cooked, her skills had become rusty, and she accidentally cut her finger while cutting vegetables for dinner.
At the table, Drake blamed himself. “It’s all my fault. If I didn’t get set up by that b*stard, we can at least hire a maid.”
Sophia felt her heart ache for Emma as well and she offered, “I’ll cook from now on!”
Emma smiled. “It’s fine! I don’t think you even know how to hold a knife.”
Seeing that her family was starting to live frugally, Sophia couldn’t afford to sit around anymore. It just so happened that Arthur gave her a vacation, so she could take the opportunity to find a job. In the evening, she started to write a résumé and sent it to many large companies online, hoping that she could get a job as soon as possible.
At night, in Martha’s room at Arthur’s villa, Emily reported to her what had happened in the past few days, making Sophia seem like a seductress.
“Grandma, she took Artie to fool around in a hotel last night, and even had her pajamas wet. After that, when I tagged along with the bodyguard to send them a new set, I saw that the two of them were only wearing bathrobes in the room.”
Martha frowned. When did her grandson start liking to fool around with girls in hotels? He was simply ruining their family’s name.
“It seems that I have to meet Miss Sophia when I have the time.”
“Grandma, when you meet her, you have to warn her to stay away from Artie,” Emily reminded.
Martha nodded before saying, “Then, you have to work hard too! Don’t waste the opportunity that I created for you and Artie.”
Emily pursed her lips and said in a slightly aggrieved tone, “I will.”
Early in the morning, Sophia answered a call in a daze. “Hello? Who is it?”
“Hello, are you Miss Sophia? I’m from the HR department at Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier. We have arranged for you to interview for the front desk job at 10 o’clock in the morning. Do you have time to come over?”
When Sophia heard this, she hurriedly replied in an excited tone, “Yes, yes, I’ll definitely be there.”
She was ecstatic as she didn’t expect to receive a response when she had just submitted her resume the previous night. Besides, Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier was a high-end jewelry brand, so it was promising for her career.
After hurriedly getting out of bed, she washed up and put on makeup before leaving. When the time for her appointment came, Sophia’s attractive appearance and elegant aura that she had gained from her dance practice since she was a child were in line with the requirements to be a receptionist.
“Sophia, you can start work tomorrow!” The manager of the HR department instantly hired her.
She felt incredibly lucky. The salary and benefits of the company were not bad as well and completely met her expectations.
When Sophia arrived for her first day at work on Tuesday, she saw that amongst the six receptionists, she was placed on the far left. Although they were working at the front desk, they still had complicated feelings toward each other, especially toward other girls who were prettier than them. Sophia was dressed in a professional suit with her long hair tied back, and her slim figure gave off a refreshing and stunning aura.
“Hello, everyone, I’m Sophia, and I just started working here. I’ll be in your care.” She greeted them.
was a little surprised. It was her first time entering the workforce, and she had already encountered a crisis.
She sat in her position, and there was only a transition plan from the previous staff. As for instructions on how to work, they did not specify in detail.
“Excuse me…” She tried to ask her colleague next to her.
“Don’t ask me. I won’t teach you,” the girl replied arrogantly.
At her answer, Sophia didn’t dare to ask any more questions. Just then, the phone in front of her rang, and she reached out to pick it up. “Hello. How may I help you?”
“Transfer my call to the general manager of the planning department.” A male voice instructed her from the other end of the call.
“Huh? Wait a moment, let me check.” Sophia quickly flipped through the transition plan, but she still couldn’t find an answer after a long time.
The person on the call said angrily, “What’s wrong with you?” After speaking, he instantly hung up.
Sophia’s forehead beaded with sweat from her nervousness. As she wiped her sweat in frustration, the girl next to her sneered, “How could you come to work without any experience?”
“This is indeed my first job.”
“I think you should quit! You can’t handle it.” Her female colleague didn’t want to help her, and she didn’t want her to remain as a receptionist either.
Still, Sophia didn’t give up and replied, “I will try my best. I need this job.”
She was just looking at documents when she saw that her colleagues who had been lazing around suddenly straightened their backs and acted as though they were working hard. She was taken aback by the sight, and as she looked in the direction of the entrance, she saw a slender and charming figure walking in gracefully.
The woman was Anastasia Tillman, the current president of Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier. She had wavy long hair and delicate features, and she wore a luxurious white custom-made suit that complimented her gorgeous waistline as she walked past the front desk while talking on the phone.
“Good morning, President Tillman.” The receptionists immediately got up and bowed in greeting.
Sophia paused in surprise, and after everyone else had finished speaking, her voice sounded belatedly. “Good morning, President Tillman.”
Sophia’s voice stood out from the rest. Anastasia was about to pass by the lobby when she suddenly heard this voice, and she couldn’t help but turn her head and glance at the girl who had greeted her. As their eyes met, one of them was smiling while the other was full of pleasant surprise.
“Miss Goodwin.” Anastasia looked surprised to see Sophia at the front desk.
The other receptionists next to her instantly stared at Sophia. Why is President Tillman addressing her like they’re acquainted? Do they know each other?
Anastasia walked up to Sophia with a friendly expression and asked curiously, “When did you start working at my company?”
“It’s my first day here,” Sophia replied.
Anastasia pondered slightly before offering, “I am short of an assistant. Would you like to be my assistant?”
“But I’m not experienced in this area,” Sophia refused. She couldn’t casually accept the job either.
“That’s fine. You can learn if you don’t know.” Saying that, Anastasia said to Grace who was behind her, “Go to the HR department and handle the necessary procedures for her.”
Then, she turned to Sophia and said, “Come on, follow me to my office.”
walked to the elevator with Anastasia under the envious gazes of all the receptionists. She was filled with gratitude toward Anastasia for taking care of her, and Anastasia was also glad to have her as
asked
Anastasia noticed his caring attitude toward her, so she thought that he liked Sophia. And when her husband was in danger last time, Arthur and Richard
embarrassedly, “President Tillman, you
herself, she didn’t look like
a stable job.” Sophia was
there’s anything you don’t know, I’ll ask someone to teach you.” As they exited the elevator, Anastasia instructed while pointing at the lounge nearby,
felt extremely lucky to receive this treatment on her first day
position to the
you have to teach her everything she needs to know about work. She’s a friend of my
Tillman, I will.” Grace
was spacious and bright, and she could enjoy the excellent view from the floor-to-ceiling windows. As they were located in a landmark building in the city center, the landscape was stunning
taken a seat when her phone rang
and told me that Grandma suddenly collapsed. I’m rushing over from the financial summit to the hospital.” Elliot’s voice
as well, and she hurriedly replied, “I’ll
but after a moment of thought, she said to Sophia, “Sophia, come out with
and headed out of the lobby, Adriana had
sent over, was in the emergency rescue room, while the housekeeper, Jodie, the hospital director, and Brenda and her husband were
did my grandmother
She just said in the morning that she wanted to trim the flowers herself, so I brought her to the living room, but she
nephew, “Calm down, Elliot.
his heart, he never thought about his grandmother’s age and always hoped that she would live a long life. However, Harriet was already 83 this year. A person’s life was like a candle, and there would always come the time when its flame would burn out. Sure enough, not long later, several specialist doctors came out of the emergency rescue room with heavy
she, Rob?” Brenda
stop causing pain to Old Madam Presgrave. Moreover, she has also woken up and refused our request for surgery. She wants to
and she asked in a hoarse voice, “How
many of her organs are not
he couldn’t do anything. Brenda also turned her head sadly and buried herself in her husband’s arms, and the atmosphere turned somber. In this world, the most painful thing was to say goodbye to one’s
going on, the atmosphere had already made her heart beat violently, and she looked at her husband. Elliot’s eyes were red, and there was a hint of tears in his eyes. At the sight, Anastasia handed her bag to Sophia before she quickly walked over and embraced him. Elliot hugged her back tightly, a choked sound coming from
stained his collar as she
is passing,” Elliot
that, Anastasia let her tears
and said, “Old Madam Presgrave wants
answered, “I’m
nodded at her, and Brenda
hooked up to a ventilator, and her white hair made her seem much weaker than
my child.” Harriet extended her hand
sat by the bed, and Harriet took her hand in hers. “You’re the child I worry about
Anastasia held
know my time is up. Don’t be sad now. I have no regrets.” Harriet was open-minded. When the doctor wanted to extend her life earlier, she immediately refused.
have anything to say to me?”
of our family matters will be up to you.” Harriet looked at her with a regretful expression. “When I
long as I can be with him, I can do anything.” Anastasia reassured her, not wanting
will only have you and his aunt left.” As she spoke, her eyes filled
her tears back as well. While wiping her tears away, she comforted, “Don’t
gone, he would be the saddest person as his parents died early when he was a
matters to you. You have to be strong. Don’t let anyone bully you,” Harriet
her lips and nodded. “All right, I
her. Anastasia hurriedly advised her to rest, but Harriet said to her, “Call
went outside. Not long later, Elliot came in. He half knelt by the bed and leaned
said, “Elliot, you have to take good care of Anastasia in
more than I love myself. I’ll use my life
filling with tears as his voice pierced through her heart and deeply moved
and powerful person in our family, so you have to take care of Nigel and
Grandma. You should rest.” Elliot reached out
to use her last moments to the best that
wanted to see Jared, but with my current state, I don’t think I should. I don’t want to
won’t scare Jared. I’ll bring him over to see you!” Anastasia said in a choked
really don’t want to scare him. Just tell him that
she didn’t love her grandson, but she loved him too much. Anastasia nodded in understanding as well. Just then, Harriet’s breathing quickened, and Elliot hastily got up and called
handed her a
neither of them saying a word. Then, Anastasia asked Sophia to go back first as they would stay in the hospital to accompany Harriet
Harriet, who had the most influence, was leaving, and they thought the newly promoted Anastasia was much easier to deal with. All of them were waiting for Harriet to take her last breath, and at the same time, several
was exceptionally long, and in the quiet hospital hallway, even the nurses kept their footsteps to the lightest. After Harriet slept, her condition continued to worsen, as if it was
up, and Brenda held her
energy for Harriet to speak, and she said in a hoarse voice, “The sun
Brenda couldn’t help but burst
listened to the sound of Brenda weeping, Anastasia’s red eyes
at the people around her, her eyes
hand that was holding her daughter’s hand
felt equally sad on the inside. The hospital director stood by the bed in silence with the executives of
the morning, when Nigel sent Jared to school, he couldn’t control himself in the end and teared up, his eyes red-rimmed. He said to the little fellow, “Jared, you must always remember
happened to Great-Grandma?” Jared asked
speaking, he kissed Jared on the forehead and said, “Off to the classroom you
gave him a hug
then wiped away the tears from the corner of
Liam Presgrave, breathed a sigh of relief.
Old Madam Presgrave is gone, Anastasia is not easy to deal with.” Lorelai had
She’s an inexperienced young woman. She doesn’t pose a threat to us.” Liam chided with a look of disapproval before he continued happily, “In the future, we’ll definitely be able to get our
How could we own
you get pregnant with Elliot’s child, it’s
eyes turned disappointed. “He only has Anastasia in
one way to get pregnant? I heard that Elliot has saved something in Presgrave Hospital from back then as a back up
Lorelai’s face. “Dad, do you
the child after it’s born.” Liam had already planned everything, but Harriet had to be dead for his plan to
long time ago. Then, he might’ve even fallen for her first as she had investigated that after Anastasia became pregnant with his child five years ago, there were no interactions between the two. It was Harriet who forced
wants to gain more assets for his children and
wouldn’t be able to do something like what you’d just
we’re not related to the
I won’t let
live an ordinary life, and it was only if she had someone like Elliot backing
of Harriet personally, while Brenda assisted him. Anastasia was sent to the lounge to rest,
yet, right? Why don’t you have something to
different person from yesterday. Her eyes were red, her hair
like eating. Take it
Madam Presgrave’s passing, but you still have to cheer up and take care of others. We can’t have you going down right now. You still have your children to
get her out of her slump. Sophia’s words undoubtedly
couldn’t let anything else happen to her
Not long later, she fell asleep under his consolation, and Sophia entered again to cover her with a blanket and stay by
her new assistant?” Elliot didn’t recognize Sophia. After all,
hurriedly got up and replied, “Yes, President Presgrave, my name is
that case, please take care of my wife and don’t let anyone
sir,” Sophia
silent mode rang, but she didn’t notice that the contact name was Arthur’s. Soon after, it rang again. In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen missed calls
looked at Anastasia’s haggard expression, feeling pained at the sight. Just then, a few nurses started talking at the door. She hurriedly got up and went out,
and hurriedly shut their mouths
away from him? Why couldn’t he contact Sophia? What was she trying to do? Did she think that he had set her free
his phone and continued to make another call, but he still received no
instantly burst into fury and grabbed the car keys from the table, planning to
opened the door, he saw Martha walking over while chatting with a maid. He hurriedly concealed his irritation and
“You’re going out?”
I’m heading downstairs to get a cup of coffee,” Arthur replied as he helped
Emily if you’re free. It’s boring for her to be alone,
“I will.”
clothes made. I heard that there’s a good boutique here that specializes
I’ll ask them to come here
that tailors embroidered clothes, so you
you.” How
to the nurse’s station to charge it, while she came back to the lounge and flipped through a book to pass time. However, she remained clueless to the fact that there were a few more missed calls on her phone, all of which were from
Sophia accompanied her to the funeral home. Harriet had instructed during her lifetime that she wanted to
and waited with Sophia’s company. As the wind blew, Anastasia’s tears flowed uncontrollably again. She felt bad for Elliot who was inside, and the fact that he had to face all this. At the same time, she
her hand to hold hers and handed her a piece of tissue,
later, Brenda was helped out by her assistant, her face full of tears. Even if she
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