Never Too Far Novel

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.

as well, she knew where to draw the line.

as he panted, saying with a husky voice, “Don’t

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

heart twinged in response. He had forgotten she had a boyfriend while he would be marrying

offending you.” At that, Sophia turned to leave, but his deep

I love him. I will never love any other man as much as him for the rest of my life,” she answered resolutely without

the direction of the elevator and disappeared into the

Something was tugging

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,

She was currently sitting in front of 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 at the altar

Weiss Family from the next day on made her smile. Not only would she have an outstanding and perfect

dreaming of ever since she could

on the door and entered. Upon seeing Emily still awake,

I’m not dreaming, am I? I’m really about to be married

course not. You’ll be pronounced his wife by

sure Goodwin won’t be attending the wedding, right? Actually, I

think you won’t have any more chances to flaunt in her face after your wedding?”

at the thought that Arthur was once Sophia’s, even

a hard time or flaunt her new status in

tomorrow. I want my daughter to

wedding night popped into her head as soon as she closed her eyes. She would truly be handing herself to Arthur soon. As the thoughts crossed her mind, her face flushed, and her

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

men about the same age fighting hard, supporting and sticking by each other. Even when so many years had passed, just thinking about it still

bachelor forever, can you?” As a married

in response. “My job is my partner. A woman will only affect the speed I draw

Richard to guffaw. The two then clinked 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

bound to be long for a

in bed. Thus, she moved to the couch and lit a bracket light, allowing the dim light to shine

and videos in her phone album again and again as tears

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

Sophia was making cute faces at the camera, the man hugged her from behind and rubbed his face against

a little more serious?

have thought my wife knows how to fight back? I’m impressed,

“Don’t call me that.”

you don’t make a

“Arthur Weiss…”

shook violently amongst the roughhousing. But off camera, it was a

now ached just as much as

his hands behind his head. His gaze was fathomless, and his mind was a mess, for he couldn’t stop thinking about all that had happened in the wine cellar. At the same time, an

was jealousy; he was sure of it. More than that, he actually wanted to know who the man Sophia

handsome? Is he rich? What is his family

sun rose eventually, and Sophia watched the sunrise while curling up on the couch. Her eyes were

arrived, and the whole place would be

garden outside, the servants had gotten busy bright and early, traversing the garden’s every corridor, setting

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

Master?” A servant called out to him at

headed into the bathroom. He needed a shower to

came and sat on the couch, waiting for Arthur to come down and have breakfast with her. The elderly woman had donned a maroon dress for the occasion, looking exceptionally lively. Her thick silver hair had been put up with a

anxious after waiting for about twenty minutes, and she couldn’t help asking a servant,

his door, Old Madam Weiss, but Young Master Weiss never answered us. So we

herself. After arriving on the third floor, she knocked on Arthur’s bedroom door.

opened soon after, revealing a half-naked Arthur with a bathrobe wrapped around his waist and his hair

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

breakfast, Grandma. I’ll go

for you. We still have this bit of time. Hurry up and get dressed.” At that, Martha took another gander at him. Her grandson was indeed top-notch

her lips as 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

all the servants on the third floor left, Arthur came out of his room in a white dress shirt and fitting suit pants. However, his necktie wasn’t tied up, and his hair was still damp. He was even buttoning up his sleeve while walking

when Arthur knocked on the door, causing her to sit up. It

to answer the door, only to find

leading Arthur

I did!” lied Sophia, who actually felt light-headed and

she looked awful, Arthur felt her forehead without thinking. The burning sensation caused him to hold his breath; she

take you to the hospital,” said

it’s still alright. At that, she waved her hand. “It’s fine. It’s

Arthur stopped the closing door somewhat

“Come with me.”

as Sophia felt, she really didn’t want to affect his wedding, and for that, she took a step back. “Thanks

“Young Master, Old Madam Weiss is still waiting for you to join her for

but only latched his gaze on this stubborn

you going to come with me?” he

him downstairs, Sophia was now even more certain she didn’t want him to bother himself with this. Thus, she shook her head. “No, you go

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

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

Arthur walked away. Meanwhile, Sophia fought back her tears as she

she stood in front of the window, basking

His gaze was fixed upon a spot, and despite holding a spoon, he hadn’t taken a single bite for a long time, looking

something bothering

Grandma,” said Arthur as he came

now. We should get going soon,” Martha advised, leading

hall to the parking lot, where dozens of black luxury cars lined up, and the extended Rolls-Royce would be the

guys at the chapel. Hurry up and pick Emily

Arthur nodded in

the car. After Arthur watched the car drive away, a bodyguard beside him urged him to get into the car. “Young Master

away and instead looked to a window. After a moment of deliberation, he turned

that, he strode

felt super uncomfortable with how her body temperature fluctuated drastically. It wasn’t surprising that she would be sick when she had sat on the couch the whole night, coupled with her horrible mood

Just then, she heard someone coming through the

I imagining this? Is Arthur actually squatting in front of me?

her arms, all curled up, her gaze unfocused, and in a horrible state, Arthur carried her into his

her eyes,

“Put me down.”

downstairs and all the way to the extended Rolls-Royce. Right then, it looked as though she

where he was taking her, she couldn’t help crying out,

gone crazy?! He’s supposed to pick Emily

back seat next to him. “To the hospital,” said Arthur to

you’re supposed to pick Miss

over!” Arthur

the car and wanted to lean against something. Seeing her limp body, Arthur immediately stretched

shoved him weakly, thinking she was about to make a dire

you alone?” Arthur

me alone.”

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

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,

couldn’t help getting anxious. Just then, a car pulled over in front of

came down was a bodyguard, and he dashed over to Emily. “Miss Jennings, something

Emily. “Why can’t Artie

something important to attend to that prevents him

don’t want to go to the chapel. I want to find him and have him go to the

on appearing hand-in-hand

to the chapel to greet the guests while she was supposed to show up in a grand fleet, where

getting late. Why don’t you head to the chapel

groom!” Emily insisted, glaring at the bodyguard. “Tell me the truth. Where is he, and

Young Master Weiss took her

they go with my ride?” Emily’s countenance was now beyond awful at this point, at even looking on the

bodyguard nodded in affirmation, not daring to

Livid, Emily

those stationed in the hospital were shocked for a few solid moments when they saw

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

sweating profusely. As if it already wasn’t stressful enough to work in front of the Young Master Weiss, he even had his watchful gaze on her. She had indeed misaligned

Arthur away, only for him to check his watch in response. Just then, his

to go to the

come,” he ordered

to me. She’s

“Hand her the phone.”

suppressed her anger and spoke with a gentle voice after taking the phone from the bodyguard. “Artie, I want to show up at the chapel with you. I’m coming over now.

chapel.” Arthur didn’t want her

go with you.”