Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 761-770

In fact, Elliot owned the hotel. The moment Anastasia entered the room, the man who had promised to listen to her trapped her against the door with his blazing gaze upon her.

“Sorry, sweetheart, but I’m not going to let you go tonight,” he apologized before pressing his lips against hers aggressively.

She was the only person who knew how he would behave after forsaking his sophisticated and cold image, which was shown to the public; beneath that facade lay a beast.

Still, it was early to determine who was the one in control tonight as Anastasia was the siren waiting for her husband to take the bait.

Otherwise, she would not have let her hair down in the elevator and made eyes at him while being all touchy by linking arms with him or leaning on him. The coy act was to display her charms to appeal to Elliot, who was the only one who could enjoy that treatment.

One of her little entertainments after tying the knot was to see her husband being assertive; that was why he could not hold himself back against such temptations.

However, he was oblivious of his wife’s little ploy.

After the long and deep night came the morning.

The sunlight streamed upon a girl’s beautiful face in the other room and woke her up. The first thing Sophia did after opening her eyes was to look at the man next to her.

Little did she know that he had been watching her the whole time with a smile while propping himself sideways with his arms supporting his head.

“Naughty girl.” The endearment escaped his sexy lips.

Embarrassed, she covered her face with the blanket. “No, I’m not.”

“Well, you’re right considering how many times you said ‘stop’ last night.” Arthur pulled her leg when he could.

Her face turned crimson as she dared not recall what had happened last night. Everything felt so real since she was now sober, but she would never regret it.

It was then that his arm wrapped around her body gently and he whispered sweet nothings into her ear, “I’ll take responsibility for you for the rest of your life.”

She turned her head to meet at his determined gaze before smiling. “You don’t have to be responsible for what happened last night.”

Arthur was baffled for a moment before staring at her nervously. “Sophia, what do you mean by that? Was last night merely a game to you?”

She blinked her beady eyes. “Can we not think about the future just yet? Let’s focus on the present and cherish it. I’m satisfied as long as you’re by my side.”

It was because she dared not think of the future, which scared her.

However, he was disheartened as he felt himself being played with; Sophia’s cool manner had hurt him.

“I’m going to the bathroom for a while,” she said before getting out of bed.

He removed the blanket to get out of the bed too, but his eyes were fixated onto the red stain on the bed. It tightened his heart and the strong resolution to take care of her surged in him.

Regardless of her attitude, he had made up his mind to be her only toy in her lifetime.

Feeling the water flowing from her head to toe, she was not sure if the droplets on her face were tears or water.

When she came out with wet hair and reddened eyes, the hickeys on her exposed areas were visible.

A startled Arthur came over and cupped her cheeks to take a closer look at her eyes. She then hastily lowered her head to dodge his gaze as she was afraid that he could see through her frail heart.

“What’s wrong with your eyes? They’re red.”

“The water must’ve gotten into my eyes. It kinda burns.” Sophia simply glossed it over by making up an excuse while blinking her eyes profusely.

“Let’s go to the hospital,” he suggested.

“No.” She shook her head. “I’ll buy an eye drop later. It should be fine.”

He cupped her face again to check on her eyes as his heart ached. “Stay here. I’ll buy one for you right now.”

Having said that, he immediately changed his clothes and left. She did not stop him because her mind was in a mess as well. She figured that she might as well take the time to calm herself down.

Once Arthur was gone, Sophia’s eyes became teary again. When she gazed at the bed, a smile appeared on her lips as she knew she was not going to regret it forever.

Even if he was not the one who would walk down the aisle with her—or even not walking down one at all—she acknowledged him as the man whom she loved the most in this lifetime.

Fifteen minutes later, he rushed upstairs with every eye drop he could find in the drugstore.

Momentarily stunned, she picked the one she normally used and asked him to help her with it before lying on the bed.

He looked at her peaceful expression and landed a soft kiss on her forehead. He was not going to go anywhere; he would stay by her side until her eyes got better.

At that moment, his phone rang before he looked at it with a frown. Although it was an important call, he did not answer it nevertheless.

During noon, they had lunch with Elliot and Anastasia, and the atmosphere was great. While the women chatted away about jewelry, the men listened to them attentively.

Then, Elliot accompanied Anastasia to the company to deal with some work whereas Arthur and Sophia returned home.

She was exhausted by the time they got home, so he stayed by her side until she drifted into dreamland.

It was not until then that he made a phone call and the receiver picked up the line immediately. “Young Master Weiss, where are you?”

“What’s the matter?”

“Three days ago, the family’s bank account was short of one billion. We need you to come back to look into it.”

“I’ll leave it to you.”

“Young Master Weiss, it’s not only about the money. It’s about the company’s succession too. You must come over.”

The glint in Arthur’s eyes simmered. “Alright. I’ll return soon.”

“Please be back within a week.”

“You can trust me with that.” After ending the call, he let out a sigh.

In the next three days, Arthur and Sophia barely went downstairs other than meal time. It was as if nothing could hinder their love after having broken through that intimate stage. Nothing mattered more than spending time together with each other.

Back in Goodwin Residence, Drake heard the news of Sophia’s boyfriend from Emma, which sparked the curiosity of the man’s identity. Although he could accept a guy with a normal background, it was important for him to be hard-working in life.

Since the family business would be taken over by Sophia, it was best for her to find someone who was capable in handling company affairs so as to lead a better life.

“Honey, I’m so curious about the guy. Why don’t we take a look in secret?” Emma had not been eating or sleeping well these days. Nothing seemed to pique her interest, yet she was eager to know what kind of man her daughter was dating.

A parent would have to send their daughter away when they got married someday and the elderly couple had come to terms with it. Not to mention that Sophia was turning twenty-four this year, which was about the appropriate age to start thinking about marriage.

Drake shared the same thought as well and he nodded in agreement. “I’ll have someone positioned after them to capture some photos for us. We mustn’t surprise them.”

“Okay. Ask your assistant to do so. Tell him to take a clear picture of the man’s face, not his back,” requested Emma.

At the drop of a hat, he contacted his assistant to hide at either the entrance of Sophia’s neighborhood or the underground parking lot. As the pictures were compulsory to be delivered by today, the assistant hit the road instantly to accomplish his mission as ordered.

On one hand, Sophia was cuddling in Arthur’s arms on the couch at home, sniffing his scent as happiness filled her to the brim.

He revealed his casual and gentle side of an ideal boyfriend to her, which was unknown to anyone else.

The simple gray T-shirt looked captivating on him. Despite the ordinary fabric, it looked like a high-end custom made design since he was wearing it. The aura of a young master dissipated as his fringe covered his forehead, making him look younger and more handsome. He could easily make one’s heart skip a beat at first sight while looking like that.

This explained why Sophia felt time was flying by so fast during the last three days she spent with Arthur. He was either hugging her the entire time or she was clinging onto him the rest of the hour; they basically could not leave each other’s side.

It was as if they had entrusted their whole world to each other. There was nothing else that bothered them besides their love.

“Where do you wanna go tomorrow?”

“The amusement park! Are you willing to go with me?” asked Sophia.

Arthur kissed her lips in response and answered in a horse voice, “Of course, I am.”

She shoved him away bashfully. “Stop it!”

“Oh? Does my naughty girl not want it?” He teased her because of what had happened during the night she got drunk.

intentions. Now, the man kept calling her with that nickname in a teasing tone until it naturally

was how the afternoon turned into a special one as he had transformed

took her out for a grand meal in order

hiding assistant quickly

of him. They played ‘rock, paper, scissors’ in which Arthur lost the game and had to carry Sophia on the back

he carried her in his arms. She buried her face into his chest in

dream had she expected the scene to be

assistant exclaimed in his head, Miss Goodwin truly has an eye

assistant’s news at home. When Drake’s phone rang, he answered it excitedly. “How did it go? Did you

Goodwin. I’ll send the video over to you right now. Congrats! Miss Goodwin’s boyfriend is

of the talking. Hurry up and send it to me!”

beside him, his phone received a notification. He clicked on it and played

parking lot, they could easily recognize the man’s face when Sophia was walking toward the

Drake’s eyes widened in astonishment as he found out that the man was none other

freaked out as well. After taking a closer look, she became anxious. “Why is Sophia with him? He’s not a good guy. She must be fooled by him. Honey, we have to get her home

reckon he’s a mafia from abroad. Sophia must not be with him and I will never accept him as my son-in-law.” He was so livid that his

lovely daughter end

good impression on the couple since the

the air of a mafia leader. Judging from how he visited

in a tip-top restaurant in the city center and began to worry if Arthur’s bank account would

you want to eat

chuckle to himself upon hearing so. “What’s up? Are you already starting to think about my spending when you have

it still pains me to see you spending like this. I’m

about his ancestry. Of course, he had no plans of telling her now either. “Don’t worry. It’s not a big deal even if

her ringtone suddenly sounded like an incantation. She jolted upon

take this, but don’t make a sound, okay? It’s my mom,”

kept quiet, not wanting

the call.

where are you right now? Come home this instant. Your dad and I need

Mom? Is it

have something urgent to talk to you about. Come home quickly. We’re

I’ll come home at 2.00PM,

have to come home, get

spoke.

wants me to go home for

send you

first.” Sophia planned to

date to meet your parents.” Arthur

I’ll find out what they think about it first.” After all, she knew all too well how

him off

kept wondering if something had happened for her mom and dad to call her home so urgently, so much so

parents sitting gravely on the couch, looking like they were expecting to see her home.

it?” Sophia couldn’t help feeling apprehensive. It had been a long time since she last saw this

her sternly. “We have something

across from them. Suddenly, Drake slammed his hand on

affair with Arthur and her face flushed in an instant, not daring to look straight into her

a few seconds before lowering it. “What is

open, Sophia knew she could only admit it. “That’s right,

he’s from a shady background. Who knows, he might be a money launderer or even someone from the underworld. No good will come out of this if you date someone like him.” Emma was livid with oncoming tears. She couldn’t believe the daughter she had

does honest dealings. It’s

are they from, then?”

choked at that. To be honest, she didn’t know either, for she

him! Are you going to help him count his money after he tricks you and sells you off?” Never did Emma think her daughter

have anything to do with the man,” Drake ordered, not

on this. No matter how far you guys have gone at this point, you have to break up with him. Your father and I will find a good family

grabbed her bag and shot right up. “Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you two, but I love him, and I don’t want to break up with him.” The next second, she dashed out of this place; she knew that if she didn’t run, her parents would very likely lock her up in this house

this instant, Sophia!” Emma chased after her, but she could only watch as the latter

was. That man looked like he could be on the front cover of The Sexiest Man Alive, for she had never seen a

was this man mysterious and

light,

His deep, melodious voice came from the other end of the

to move out of my house,”

talk to your

talked about you. They seriously have a huge problem with you.” Sophia didn’t want him to be

into letting us date.” Arthur tried to comfort

Sophia turned apprehensive. “No, let them

come back. You’re on the road now, so you shouldn’t get too emotional. I’ll be waiting for you at home,” he replied

a little. At last, after parking her car, she dashed right home and threw herself into the man’s arms as soon as she entered the door, refusing to let

I want us to be together for the rest of

kissed her hair as he cooed, “You won’t lose me. You’ll never have to worry about

the future. What man would he be if he couldn’t even protect

love and protect the one his heart had dead

was a mysterious manor in the heart of Flor, and in that manor lived a

They were as wealthy as a nation; their business spanned nearly everything; and they possessed ancillary properties

a lavish mansion, a young woman sat restlessly on the couch. She paced back and forth, evidently

elegantly into a bun approached the young woman and held her hand. “Relax, Emily. I’ve asked around, and Young Master

were filled with joy when she heard the news. “Mom, is

to inherit the head of the Weiss Family. By then, he’ll have to pick a woman amongst Flor’s most affluent families to become his wife. Do you think you

likes isn’t from any of our families; she’s just some average girl named Sophia Goodwin. Mom, what should I do?” Anxious, Emily’s eyes turned red-rimmed from oncoming tears. “I’ve liked him ever since I was little.

herself into her mother’s arms, crying anxiously while unwilling to resign to her

soothed Emily by saying, “Don’t worry. You

with them, but he ended up going back

at all anxious. It was like she approved of Arthur and Sophia’s romance. This would mean Martha would eventually give in if Arthur insisted on marrying

home. Meanwhile, the man approached her with a briefcase in his hand, looking somewhat tired.

Family and was currently assigned to a highly classified project. The man was already a world-renowned

candidate to become the future Mrs.

something I need to talk to you about,” said Vera while

is it? Has Emily thrown another

evasive. “Let’s talk

into the study, and after closing the door, Vera asked, “Are there any updates on the research findings you

“We’ve succeeded.”

time for the

when he paused mid-air. He looked at his

work to the Weiss Family; you

Emily is worthy enough for this.” Johnny, too, had utter

of a girl? One that

a good few seconds. “You want me to use the

knowledge of that young woman. Only then will Emily be able to marry Arthur. Are

of this research of his was indeed extraordinary. After all, it was a kind of serum that used biotechnology

out specific memories from a human’s central and peripheral nervous system,

or certain special behaviors. But now, his wife wanted him

not absolutely certain it will work on

have to do it no matter how much confidence you have in this serum. Young Master Weiss will be returning to Flor real soon, and I’m just asking you to remove that girl from his memory. As

Weiss’ memories

agreement. Their daughter’s happiness was the most

suggestion after his successful reassuring. Running

she and Arthur would be going over later that night to

call. At the very least, Sophia was willing to come home to them and not run away

come over then. I’ll

in the evening, with Arthur driving, the couple arrived

Emma had to admit that Sophia and Arthur made a lovely couple now that they were seeing it for themselves. However,

Arthur Weiss. Though I’m Florian, I hold a local passport. If I can have your permission to

help looking at him in shock as he had never brought any of it up

Drake and Emma exchanged a glance, unsure of what to say for

I intend to marry her. I hope

she had never demanded him to marry her or hold any responsibility for their relationship. Everything that happened between

forever?” Drake bore into Arthur, whose gaze was filled

daughter isn’t rich or noble, and she isn’t outstanding or perfect either. Meanwhile, I’m sure you’re from an affluent family. Can you really only love her your whole life?” Emma questioned, leading Sophia to stop her. “Mom! Can you guys not push

the other hand, vowed without a second of

the Goodwin couple. He was willing to sacrifice anything for their daughter, which

rest of them went to the couch. Drake then asked Arthur for details of

so what exactly

research, to be specific. We also have other international investments. We’ll be here all day if I list them all out, but they’re

who was listening from the side, was rendered gobsmacked as well. Is the Weiss Family’s business this massive? Just how wealthy are they, and what kind of superrich life

of inferiority arose in Sophia as she listened to the two

able to mobilize so many connections at such a

reached his hand out to hold them, looking at her with a gentle,

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