Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 841-850

What an unpredictable world. Yesterday, she was still in pain because her boyfriend had dumped her. Today, she experienced a near-death incident, and now, she was involved in such a terrifying matter.

“You…” Richard wanted to scold her, but he managed to stop himself from doing that.

He had no right to teach her a lesson.

“You can just look for it in my backyard. You should be able to find it there.” Angela wanted to solve this matter as soon as possible as she did not want to be involved in this kind of a mess at all.

“I’ll send someone to search your backyard. But until then, you can only stay here. You’re not allowed to go anywhere.”

“Why?”

“Do you think you’ll be safe after I catch those three criminals? There are still many of them from their organization. They will be looking frantically for you because of the lipstick. You better not be running around out there.”

“Then you should let my parents know too so they could watch out for themselves!” Angela urged.

“We’ll inform them. But for now, I’m going to take my men to search for that lipstick. Wait here for us before we make a decision.” After speaking, Richard got up and left.

Angela took a deep breath before remembering that she had her phone. After grabbing it, she turned it on. Suddenly, a message popped up. She quickly opened it and saw that it was a reply from her boyfriend, Dexter Kavinsky.

‘Angela, I’ve thought about it. Deep down, I still love you. Don’t worry! I’ve canceled my engagement, and I’m coming back to see you soon. Let’s get back together!’

“Dexter…” Angela burst into tears with excitement. She knew that he would not fall in love with another woman so easily.

‘Okay, I’ll wait for your return.’ She replied. Dropping her phone on her chest, her mind was instantly filled with sweet memories of Dexter.

Dexter had accompanied her for four years while she was studying abroad. Dexter was a warm gentleman in her heart. He came into her life like a ray of light, filling her heart with the love that her parents had failed to give her.

At this moment, Richard got into the car and went directly to Meyers Residence to search for the whereabouts of the lipstick.

In the car, his phone rang. He picked it up and glanced at the screen before answering, “Hello, Grandpa.”

“Don’t be late for the engagement party tonight.” Phillip reminded him at the other end of line.

“Something came up today. So, I might not be able to attend,” Richard responded in a low voice.

“No matter how busy you are, you better show up at the engagement banquet at 7 pm tonight. Otherwise, I will make you quit the army.” After that, Phillip hung up the phone angrily.

That was a threat.

In Phillip’s heart, the succession of the family was a top priority.

Richard let out a small sigh and propped his forehead with his fingers. It seemed difficult to go against his grandpa’s order this time. However, he never wanted to engage, not to mention with a woman he had never met.

In Meyers Residence, Richard arrived with his men. The maids were aware that they were here to deal with some security work. So, they did not stop them.

When Richard located Angela’s room from the backyard, he estimated the distance between the balcony of her room and the backyard to find out where the lipstick could have possibly been dropped. Then, he ordered his subordinates to search that specific area. They used an electronic detector to scan that area. However, all they could detect were some other metals but not the lipstick that they were looking for.

“Mr. Richard, they must have used special materials for the packaging that could shield the electronic equipment inside, so I think we can only search for it manually.”

Another subordinate came running over to report. “Mr. Richard, I have bad news. Because of the heavy rainstorm last night, the sewer system in the entire backyard was drained to a ditch over there, which connects to an underground drainage pipe about 300 feet away. If the lipstick was washed away, we might need to broaden our search area.”

Richard then looked up at the sky speechlessly. “Can anyone please explain to me what on earth was that woman thinking?”

This was probably something that all men could not figure out. Why would women simply throw things out?

It was supposed to be such an easy problem to solve, but it was now as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack.

“Even if we have to dig three feet into the ground, we must find it. I will inform the Meyers Family about this.” After saying that, Richard added, “Stop the operation of the drainage system. We might have to spend some time here.”

“Got it.”

“Send someone here, and be sure to find it as soon as possible.” Richard ordered.

Just then, his phone rang again, and he reached out to pick it up. “Hello!”

“Mr. Richard, I have bad news. The news of Miss Meyers having the lipstick was posted on an international underground trading website. Miss Meyers is now being targeted by criminals around the world. They all know that she has the lipstick in her hand.”

“What happened?” Richard’s expression turned cold.

“I’m speculating that after we caught those three thieves, their accomplices betrayed them and posted the info on the website. Anyways, Miss Meyers is in greater danger than we expected. All of Miss Meyers’ information has been exposed on the underground trading network.”

“Find a way to take the info down.”

“We are tracking down the source and it will take a little while.”

“Cut off all of Angela’s communication devices to prevent her from being tracked,” Richard commanded.

“Yes, sir!”

In the lounge, Angela was texting Dexter about his flight. Seeing that her boyfriend was about to return to the country and meet her, she felt giddy. It was as if her savior was returning to her!

Just as she was done drafting the message and hit the send button, it showed that the message failed to be sent.

“What’s going on?” Angela blinked in confusion. She was currently using her own Internet and was not connecting to any external network.

She started checking her phone, then got up and walked out of the lounge to the lobby outside to search for a connection, but her phone still didn’t have Internet access.

At this moment, she happened to see Trevor coming out of the lounge, and she hurriedly asked, “Hi, may I know if you have Wi-Fi here?”

Trevor smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, Miss Meyers. You are not allowed to access the Internet for the time being.”

“Why?”

“Because there is a problem with your information. We must cut off your contact with the outside world.”

“How could you do this to me? Where’s your boss? I have to talk to him.”

“Sorry, this is our captain’s order,” Trevor answered her.

Hearing that, Angela was pissed off. Whenever she thought of that cold man, she never felt good.

Now that he cut her off from the Internet, would he possibly lock her up later? She had obeyed his orders by staying here, but she was cut off in the middle of her conversation with Dexter! She did not even know when his return flight would be!

No way. She had to talk to Richard when he returned.

At 7.00PM, the elders of two households arrived at a Celonese restaurant in the city center. Tonight’s main star was the second daughter of the Meyers Family, Annie Meyers.

She was dressed up tonight. Even though she was a beauty herself, she exuded an even more ladylike aura from a scholarly family after a makeover.

When Phillip saw her, he was delighted. He was so satisfied with his soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Whether it was her family background, her knowledge, or her looks, she was perfect.

However, the situation was a little awkward because Joshua Meyers and the entire family of his second son were waiting patiently for the arrival of someone.

Phillip was about to lose his temper and was anxious now. How dare his grandson arrive late to such an important engagement! He was being disrespectful to the Meyers Family.

“Wait a moment, Joshua. I think he will be here soon. He’s on a special mission today, so he’s still caught up with something.”

“It’s fine,” Joshua chuckled. He was honored to be marrying his granddaughter to the Lloyd Family. Waiting was a trivial matter.

“Old Master Lloyd, we understand the nature of Richard’s job. We’re not in a rush anyway.” Mrs. Meyers reassured with a smile. Although they only saw the photos of their soon-to-be son-in-law, they were very satisfied. Whether it was his looks or his family background, he had no flaws.

Annie showed a bashful look at the dinner table. She looked forward to seeing her future husband more than anyone else. Seeing his photos was enough for her to swoon over him, not to mention seeing him in person.

No one could possibly imagine how eager she was to hear his voice! He must sound very charming!

In the parking lot outside the restaurant, an army green SUV drove in at a fast speed and was parked neatly in the allocated space. The man in the car let out a sigh of relief, obviously feeling the burden on his shoulders.

nervous or worried. But, the blind date arranged by his grandpa tonight was really stressful for him. He did not even plan

it up to find out that it was

to pick

you!” Phillip

the door of the restaurant.

phone was then hung

camouflage uniform that he did not have time to change. He instantly managed to attract many eyes when he walked into the

a

such a perfect body and he was so

of the waitresses for directions to the private room, she answered him bashfully. At the same time, it

room, took a deep breath, pushed the door open, and walked

for being

to greet him. That was to show respect for his higher

the spot. Goodness, gracious! As expected,

only wore a camouflage uniform under the light, her face flushed

like this? Don’t you have time to change?” Phillip immediately scolded him, for fear that he

I just came over from

Mrs. Meyers scanned him from top to toe. No matter from which angle, he looked pleasing to the eye. So, she was happy for

Although Annie was shy, she took the initiative to

out his hand and pulled out the chair

Meyers.” Richard

Old Master Meyers. He met you back when you were a

“Hello, Old Master Meyers.”

just a blink of an eye. You’ve become successful too. That’s

He’s not that outstanding,” Phillip uttered humbly, but he could not hide the pride

he acknowledged that his grandson was outstanding.

this is Ann. The two of you look good together,” Phillip introduced while looking at the pair of young people, silently

on his clothes with her sharp eyes. She hurriedly brought a wet tissue over and whispered, “Richard, you have blood over here. Let me wipe it

out to take the wet tissue from her hands.

thought to herself. How dangerous is his job? Even his clothes

a message that Annie sent was returned to

It shouldn’t be! It should be because she had no connection at the place where she was right now

to broadcast the whole process of her blind date

a picture of her blind date tonight to show Angela,

was hungry when the food was served. They talked about their children’s childhood stories while eating. Besides, they also didn’t want to put any pressure on the

discussion. Phillip raised his glass and said, “Let’s have a toast to our families

and looked at his

to say, so his eyes suddenly turned serious.

to reject the marriage on the spot, which was

love and expectation, his grandfather was also shooting him an oppressive

After this toast, it means that the marriage will be planned. We shall later decide a

busy, we can keep everything simple,” Joshua

when Ann marries into our family.” Phillip did not intend to treat his

at the time because he had a meeting at half

have an important meeting to hold. I’ll have to take a leave now,” Richard

leave right now?” Phillip did not wish for

filled with reluctance. Were they going to separate when they just got to know each

is a pertinent meeting.” After Richard finished speaking, he looked at the Meyers Family apologetically. “I’m sorry, Old Master Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Meyers,

said, Richard rose to

off!” Annie hurriedly got up, not wanting to miss the last

reluctantly nod. With that, the two of them left the room. Without the pressure of the

liked him very much. It was not an exaggeration to say that

girl, but marrying me will not

her head. “I believe that marrying you

time with you, and it will also bring danger to your

smiled shyly and answered without hesitation,

trying to push her away, but she was still adamant about wanting to

able to marry him. No matter what difficulties she would face in

the time was running out, Richard took

they appeared in the hall together, she received envious glances from all the women around, and at this moment, she knew

in his SUV, Annie felt like she

his current base, which

drowsy. She experienced all kinds of things today, causing her to feel extremely exhausted, but she

waited for no reason other than to get her

today. The swelling on her forehead

was the only person she could

heard the sound of a car coming in through the iron gate, and she suddenly

off the chair and ran toward

Richard opened the door and got out of the car, he suddenly

“Hey! You’re finally back.”

street lamp. Her long hair was draped behind her head, and the camouflage

wrong?”

order your subordinates to

are not

“Why?” Angela was annoyed.

plenty

Internet connection back. I want it now because I have very important things to do,” Angela urged him in a hurry. Her

even more important than your life?” Richard questioned as he walked

keep up with him.

turned his head

my boyfriend on the phone. You don’t know how important this relationship is to me.

her

and then she suddenly took a

that I haven’t?” Richard retorted with his

No woman would fall

her, “Does that mean a hopeless romantic like you who can’t live without

he judge her like that?! Biting her lip, she blustered, “I don’t care.

even a second,” Richard insisted with a cold expression

clenched her teeth, stepped forward, and blocked his way with her arms extended.

he strode

he slammed into her? All

a mass on his chest. Angela raised her face that had blushed the shade of a rose, yet she was stubborn. When she realized what he had just done, she

you take advantage of me?!” She

interested in

in me either. Lend me your phone. I want to call my boyfriend.” Angela

her his phone so that she could

minutes will do.” Angela softened because she realized that this man was

gonna follow me everywhere if I don’t say yes, and I have a meeting to attend now. He took his phone

boyfriend right away. She wanted to talk to him, and the call went through, but Dexter didn’t pick up. “C’mon, pick up. What are you doing, Dexter? You

but Dexter still didn’t pick up. Richard was starting to get annoyed. “Give me the

please.” Angela made another call, but nobody picked up. Disappointed, she heaved a long sigh. For some reason, she teared up. She missed Dexter a lot, and she tried her best to contact him, but the fact that he didn’t pick up hurt

and he frowned. “That’s the guy you’d die for?” He couldn’t believe she was going

is like. It’s a waste of time talking to you. You’ll know how I feel when you fall in love with someone.” She turned away, and tears

forlorn and lonely, especially under the dim

to the conference room. Their meeting’s agenda this time was about the lipstick

of many criminals. She was a billion-dollar-object for them, after all. “We got all the details about the people around her.

asked, “Including

She has a boyfriend named Dexter. He landed in homeland at about seven.

out where Dexter was, so he decided to help her

away. A moment later, he was presented with security footage and room registration records. “He’s in the Cloudsky Hotel. He landed at about seven.” They saw a man holding a woman on the

them talking, and he said,

turned the volume up, and everyone heard the cheating couple flirting with each

since I saw you back on the plane, I knew I’d be the happiest man on earth if I could

as well. “Is that so? Well, I’ll be your date for the

I can do that. I can do anything you want.” He

here! Let’s get a room.” The woman pretended to push him,

young and handsome, so he was naturally alluring to women. He told the lady to go into the room, while he came back out to take a call. Everyone could hear the conversation. “How many times do I have to tell you, Mom? Look at the big picture. I want everything. I’ll give Angela’s mother the money back. That old hag is a billionaire! I can just marry Angela and take over her parents’ business. I’m not going to back out just like this. Ah, don’t worry. Angela can’t live without me. She does everything I tell her to. I spent all my time making her fall for me. I know how much she loves me. Yeah, I know what I’m doing. Talk to you later, Mom. I have something urgent to

little miffed that Dexter was still on the

Dexter kissed and pushed her into the

little jealous. Why does a f*ckboy like him get girls, while we can’t even get

the footage, but someone broke their

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