Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 801-810

Even if Arthur had been manipulated, the imposing aura he exuded remained the same.

Hearing footsteps coming from the garden, he stopped and turned around to find a servant leading Sophia in his direction. He furrowed his brows slightly in response. What is this woman doing here, still wandering around in the garden at this late hour?

Sophia fought hard to conceal the sadness and adoration in her eyes upon seeing him, and she lowered her head, not intending to greet him. She wanted to go to her room and lock herself in from here on, or she would go mad.

She grew increasingly miserable as the countdown to his wedding became shorter. She was tough but not tough enough to remain emotionless as she watched the man she loved deeply marry another woman.

“Stop.” A crisp voice came from behind her.

“Young Master Weiss,” the servant greeted him, then walked away astutely.

Sophia stood in the brightly lit hall with her back facing him, having no intention of turning around. Meanwhile, he came forth with steady footsteps and stopped in front of her. With one hand in his pocket, he lowered his eyes and sized her up.

“Why run away when you see me? Are you not going to say hi?” Arthur asked with irritation, causing Sophia to face away. “It’s really late. I want to return to my room and rest.”

Arthur suddenly felt frustrated. He checked his watch to find it was already 10.00PM, but he wanted to be with her for a while longer.

“Are you free? Join me for a drink,” Arthur asked, to which she rejected resolutely. “No.”

“Did you say you’re my friend? We’ll just have one glass as friends. I won’t take up much of your time.” Arthur insisted.

Sophia shut her eyes and fought back the urge to keep him company. However, just as she wanted to turn him down again, Arthur clasped her wrist and dragged her to the wine cellar without another word.

Sophia had thought he was taking her to the dining room, but it quickly became apparent to her that she was wrong. This man had a lavish wine cellar in his basement, storing the best liquor around the world.

As she stepped out of the elevator, she looked at the dimly lit wine cellar with amazement.

“Do we have to drink here?” Sophia mumbled, causing Arthur to look over his shoulder at her. “Are you afraid I’ll do something to you?”

Sophia took a gander at him in response. Hadn’t you already done everything you were allowed to? What else can there be for me to be afraid of? She just thought, with her current position, they shouldn’t be in the same room.

Moreover, there weren’t any servants here, like this was an isolated environment.

“Relax, I just want to grab a drink. I have no interest in doing anything else.” With that, he removed his jacket to reveal a dark-colored dress shirt beneath it, exposing his perfectly shaped body.

The warm golden lights enveloped him, making his handsome face even more refined. He drummed his fingers beside the wine cabinet like he was picking his favorite liquor.

This scene intensified his noble temperament exceptionally.

His looks alone could infatuate a woman. However, if he was gentler and his gaze was more tender, no woman would be able to escape his grasp.

Sophia suddenly felt a lump in her throat, and she looked away. She feared if she continued to look, she wouldn’t be able to stop herself from running to him and hugging his waist from behind to feel the affection they used to share.

“What would you like to drink,” asked Arthur as he turned around.

“I’m good with anything.” She was just here to keep him company.

While smirking, he pulled a bottle of red wine out, then proficiently uncapped it. Following that, he took two wine glasses and filled them up before handing one to her.

Sophia had the urge to get wasted as she looked at the glass of red wine while standing in front of the wine cabinet. I’ll only wake up tomorrow afternoon if I get drunk now, won’t I? Then, I won’t have to think about him marrying someone else.

At that, she took the glass from him and chugged it down her throat. He had picked out a sweet red wine; it tasted pretty smooth.

Arthur, on the other hand, looked at her with dismay while holding his glass of red wine. Does this girl even know how to drink wine? Such a fine wine, but she’s gulping it like it is water!

“Another, to the brim,” said Sophia nonchalantly as she brought the wine glass to Arthur, who was instantly amused. His gaze was fathomless yet crystal-clear under the lights, looking exceptionally charming.

“Are you sure you know how to drink wine?” Despite doubting, he still poured her half a glass of sweet wine.

Sophia didn’t want to stand on ceremony with him anymore. He would be someone else’s husband after the next sunrise; she couldn’t order him around anymore after that.

“C’mon, fill it up to the brim. Don’t be so stingy.” She propped her chin up, looking all ‘I don’t get drunk easily’.

At that, Arthur topped it up, and as the liquid was coming up to the top, he asked with worry, “Are you sure you really want to drink this way?”

“Ye-ap!” Sophia enunciated with a nod, took the wine glass from him, then chugged the entire glass of wine down again. This sure is good wine.

Meanwhile, Arthur took a graceful sip, his gaze latched onto her this whole time. Her soft long hair sat neatly on her shoulders, surrounding her stunning, fair face.

Arthur fell into a momentary trance, thinking, The way this girl drinks sure looks fine.

Sophia burped after chugging the entire glass of wine only to notice she was still sober, and she couldn’t help asking, “What’s the abv on this wine?”

“Eight percent.”

The answer led her to be frustrated. She wouldn’t get drunk even if she downed the entire bottle!

“Don’t you have anything stronger in here?” she asked. “I want whiskey.”

Arthur had only brought her here because he wanted to spend a bit more time with her. But who’d have thought she was now demanding liquor?!

“That’s too strong. It’s not the type for ladies.”

“Well, I want it.” With that, she searched the racks and found one with an abv of 43% in no time.

After taking it out, she popped the cap open, then searched for a whiskey glass but to no avail. Thus, she just chugged straight from the bottle.

Startled by the lady, Arthur dashed toward her and snatched the bottle of whiskey from her. “What, are you crazy?!”

Sophia was doing fine until he snatched the bottle from her, causing her to choke and reflexively lean against the table, coughing violently. The next second, she felt a warm, large palm gently patting her back.

Tears instantly streamed down her cheeks, and she turned around to throw herself into his arms. Her actions stumped Arthur for a split second before he wrapped his arms around her and looked down at her.

Her tears had dampened his shirt, but she couldn’t care less. She continued embracing him, wanting to behave presumptuously one last time, for she wouldn’t be able to anymore after his marriage the following morning.

Meanwhile, Arthur stood motionless like a tree with his brows locked into a deep furrow, letting the young woman in his arms cry and hug him as she pleased.

Suddenly, Sophia looked up, wrapped her arms around his neck, and stood on tiptoes. She wanted to kiss him, but he towered over her. She wouldn’t be able to touch his lips if he didn’t lower his head.

She had acted on impulse, after all. Seeing that he wouldn’t lower his head, she began crying aggrievedly. But just as she was about to give up, Arthur lifted his arms around the waist while lowering his head, bringing their faces close together. They were so close their breaths interweaved, and the moment their eyes locked onto each other, time stopped.

He was giving her the chance to do what she had yearned for.

At that, Sophia held her breath, cupped his cheeks, and pressed her slightly trembling lips to his.

Arthur closed his eyes and tightened his arms around her waist. He realized he liked her scent, and her kiss awakened a feeling within him, causing him to reflexively respond to her for a moment.

Just like that, Sophia was pinned against the wine rack, and their raw emotions laid bare…

Perhaps the alcohol had taken effect as well, as the kiss was like a ball of enveloping fire, blazing yet inviting.

Finally, Arthur released her, and Sophia also realized what they had just done. With that, she held her forehead while her mind went blank for a few solid seconds.

Arthur, on the other hand, had grabbed the opened bottle of whiskey and chugged it straight from the bottle, wanting to use the icy liquid to put out his burning desire.

After having enough of the liquor, Arthur looked over to the young woman as he panted lightly, and another wave of urge suddenly surged within him.

Sophia had decided to leave the cellar at this point—she couldn’t make another mistake. But just as she took a couple of steps, Arthur suddenly tugged on her arm, causing her to turn and fall into his arms.

“You’re going to leave just like that after kissing me?” he questioned with a raspy voice.

Sophia’s eyes widened slightly, for his ravishing face was only inches away from her. The next second, his breath came at her. This time, it was his call. He held her chin and attacked her lips with a passionate kiss.

His initiative stupefied her. H-How is it that he’s making a move on me?!

Arthur couldn’t explain his behavior himself. He just went with what his heart told him. It told him to kiss her and not let her go, so much so that his static heart burned ablaze. Even his soul was screaming to have her.

How is it that this woman can have me hooked on her so badly? Why can she make all my sobriety and rationality disappear?

Sophia knew him all too well. So while taking in his kiss, she perceived the change in his breathing and movements.

Suddenly, a red flag raised in her head, and she shoved him away. He couldn’t do something reckless at this time, or things would really get out of control for the both of them.

craved him as well, she knew where to draw the line. She would never

shoved away, Arthur locked his gaze on her as he panted, saying

down at this point, and she looked resolutely at him with pursed lips. “That was the alcohol just now.

had forgotten she had a boyfriend while he would be marrying

me for offending you.” At that, Sophia turned to leave, but his deep voice came

as much as him for the rest of my life,” she answered resolutely without

headed in the direction of the elevator and disappeared into the

the table. Something was tugging on him, forcing him

she had used up all her energy to return to her room. She was so exhausted that she didn’t have the energy to move to the couch. With her back pressed against the door, she slowly slid onto the floor, then

the mirror, admiring her gorgeous face again and again. She was even trying to find the smile that would make her appear even more beautiful when she stood

on made her smile. Not only would she have an outstanding and perfect

day she had been dreaming of ever since she could remember.

Vera knocked on the door and entered. Upon seeing Emily still awake, she admonished, “Emily, hurry up

I? I’m really about to be married to Artie!” Emily held her

course not. You’ll be

right? Actually, I kind of hoped she would. Then, she’ll be able to witness

at you. Do you think you won’t have any more chances to flaunt in her face after your wedding?” Vera’s priority now was to see that the wedding would be held

across Emily’s eyes, loathsome at the thought that Arthur was once Sophia’s, even though she now owned

didn’t give Sophia a hard time or flaunt her new

I want my daughter to be the most beautiful bride in

as soon as she closed her eyes. She would truly be

already sound asleep. Elliot, on the other hand, went for a drink with

days in the jungle, three young men about the same age fighting hard, supporting and sticking by each other. Even when so many years had passed,

you?” As a married

my partner. A woman will

glasses and looked at the lights afar. There truly was no romance in Richard’s eyes. He could safeguard his comrades, brothers, and family, but he never gave his love life a thought, for he absolutely didn’t need

was bound to be long for a lot of

moved to the couch and

album again and again as tears streamed

over here. I’m recording a video!” Sophia’s whiny

cute faces at the camera, the man hugged her from

be a

thought my wife knows how to fight back?

“Don’t call me that.”

don’t make

“Arthur Weiss…”

violently amongst the roughhousing. But off camera, it

heart now ached just as much as she was

His gaze was fathomless, and his mind was a mess, for he

it. More than that,

rich? What is his

sunrise while curling up on the couch.

and the whole place would be buzzing

gotten busy bright and early, traversing the garden’s every corridor, setting up their young

either. In fact, he didn’t get out of bed immediately,

you awake, Young Master?” A servant

bed, and headed into the bathroom. He needed a shower

elderly woman had donned a maroon dress for the occasion, looking exceptionally lively. Her thick

minutes, and she couldn’t

Madam Weiss, but Young Master Weiss never answered

upstairs herself. After arriving

a half-naked Arthur with a bathrobe wrapped around his waist and his

frowned. “Artie put some clothes on. What is the meaning of

go ahead and have breakfast, Grandma. I’ll go down in a bit,” said Arthur to

you. We still have this bit of time. Hurry up and get dressed.” At

she turned around, and she involuntarily glanced at the room next door. “Have two people stay here and look after Miss Goodwin. She won’t be heading to the wedding venue, but make sure she’s well taken care of,” she

and fitting suit pants. However, his necktie wasn’t tied up,

into sleep when Arthur knocked on the door, causing her to sit up. It wasn’t until the knock came the second time that she was certain she

answer the door, only to find Arthur staring

disheveled hair and puffy eyes, leading Arthur

who actually

Arthur felt her forehead without thinking. The burning

take you to the

high, but it’s still alright. At that, she waved her hand. “It’s fine. It’s your wedding today. Surely you have a lot of

close it, but Arthur stopped the closing door somewhat assertively. To him, between a wedding and her

“Come with me.”

wedding, and for that, she took a step back. “Thanks but no thanks. I’ll ask a servant

a servant rushed upstairs, announcing, “Young Master, Old Madam Weiss is still waiting for you to join her for breakfast. Time is running short, and you have to

only latched his gaze on this

come with me?”

she didn’t want him to bother himself with this. Thus, she shook her head. “No, you go

took a deep breath while sticking his tongue against his inner cheek. It was evident he was running out

always been lofty. As if I have the bloody time to coax her.

walked away. Meanwhile, Sophia fought back her tears as she watched him leave

enveloped the brokenhearted woman as she stood in front of the window, basking in the

joined his grandmother for breakfast. Martha, on the other hand, asked a series of questions only to discover Arthur hadn’t responded at all. His gaze was fixed upon a spot, and despite holding a spoon, he hadn’t taken a single bite for a long time, looking like he was deep

something

said Arthur as he

up then. We’re running out of time now. We should get going soon,” Martha advised, leading Arthur to put his

lined up, and the extended Rolls-Royce would be the one

at the chapel. Hurry up and pick

nodded in

a

to a window. After a moment of deliberation,

that, he strode

couch. She felt super uncomfortable with how her body temperature fluctuated drastically. It wasn’t surprising that she would be

then, she heard someone coming through the door,

squatting in front of me? But

arms, all curled up, her gaze

She opened her eyes, having trouble believing Arthur

“Put me down.”

way to the extended

help crying out, “I can’t sit in that car, Arthur. Put me

to pick Emily up in this

to disregard her as he put her in the spacious back seat next to him. “To the hospital,” said Arthur to the bodyguard aside, who

you’re supposed

another car over!” Arthur ordered before

car and wanted to lean against

is wrong.” Sophia shoved him weakly, thinking she

me to leave you

me alone.” Sophia

a thing about her. But for some reason, he couldn’t sit idly and do nothing while

same time, at Jenning Residence, Emily already had her makeup done and had put on her wedding dress. All that was left was to wait for Arthur to show up in his tuxedo, holding a rose bouquet to take her to

and she couldn’t help getting anxious. Just then, a car pulled over

bodyguard, and he dashed over to Emily. “Miss Jennings, something came up, and

news shocked Emily.

attend to that prevents him from leaving.” The

than his own wedding?! Where is he? Take me to him. I don’t want to go to the chapel. I want to find him and have him go to the chapel with me.” Emily knew just how humiliating it would be if the groom never showed up while she, the bride, waited

on appearing hand-in-hand with

grand fleet, where a row of guards of honor would be welcoming her arrival. How can I just

Why don’t

to show up with my groom!” Emily insisted, glaring at the bodyguard. “Tell me the truth. Where is he,

suddenly fell ill, and Young Master Weiss took her to

beyond awful at this point, at even looking on the verge

not

me to the hospital.” Livid, Emily drew

after arriving at the hospital. Many of the doctors had gone to attend the wedding, so those stationed in the hospital were shocked for a few solid moments when they saw the groom rushing into

the pain, as well as when the nurse reinserted the needle, for Sophia’s blood vessel

enough to work in front of the Young Master Weiss, he even had his watchful gaze on her. She had indeed misaligned the needle by accident because of her

and get to the chapel!” Sophia shooed Arthur away, only for him to check his watch in response.

Jennings refuses to go to the chapel.

her come,” he ordered

listen to me.

“Hand her the phone.”

the bodyguard. “Artie, I want to show up at the chapel

ahead to the chapel.” Arthur didn’t

to go with you.” she began

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