Never Too Far Novel

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.

blind date arranged by his grandpa tonight was really stressful for him. He did not even plan to accept the marriage, but he

his phone rang. He picked it up to find out that it

out to pick it up.

you!” Phillip tried his best to suppress his dissatisfaction and

at the door of the restaurant. I’ll

phone was then

out of the car, wearing a camouflage uniform that he did not have time to change. He instantly managed to attract many eyes when he walked into the restaurant. Many waitresses in the restaurant

a fine

a perfect body and

him bashfully. At the same time, it attracted

a deep breath, pushed the door

for being late,”

the table, except for the two old men who were sitting still, all stood up to greet him. That was to show respect for his higher identity and status in the military, and also his identity

heard his baritone male voice, she was about to faint on the spot. Goodness, gracious! As

at the man who only wore a camouflage uniform under the light, her face flushed crimson. The

this? Don’t you have time to change?” Phillip immediately scolded him, for fear that he would be disliked by the Meyers Family when he

Family. “I’m sorry. I just came over from work, and I didn’t have

top to toe. No matter from which angle,

name is Annie.” Although Annie was shy, she took the initiative

and pulled out the chair

Mr. Meyers.”

to my good old friend, Old Master Meyers. He met you back when you

“Hello, Old Master Meyers.”

just a blink

He has just been training in the army. He’s not that outstanding,” Phillip uttered humbly, but he could not hide the

acknowledged that his grandson was outstanding. He

Phillip introduced while looking at the pair of young people, silently thinking that his great-grandchildren would definitely be

saw a trace of blood on his clothes with her sharp eyes. She hurriedly brought a wet tissue over and whispered, “Richard, you have

the wet

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

that Annie sent was returned to

be! It should be because she had no connection at the place

to broadcast the whole process of her blind

to secretly take a picture of her blind date tonight to show Angela, but now that Angela could not receive her messages,

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 two young people,

to address the main topic of discussion. Phillip raised his glass and said, “Let’s have a

of water, and looked at his grandfather.

was going to say, so his eyes suddenly turned serious. “Richard, let’s talk about it at

want his grandson to reject the marriage on the spot, which was disrespectful to the Meyers

from the Meyers Family, which was all filled with love and expectation,

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

can keep everything simple,” Joshua offered

wedding when Ann marries into our family.” Phillip did not

the time because he had a meeting at half past eight,

an important meeting to hold. I’ll have to

right now?” Phillip did not wish for him

filled with reluctance. Were they going to separate when they just got to know each other? She intended

finished speaking, he looked at the Meyers Family apologetically. “I’m sorry, Old Master Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Meyers, and Annie.

that said, Richard rose to his

hurriedly got up, not wanting to miss

which left him no choice but to reluctantly nod. With that, the two of them left the room. Without the pressure of the elders, Annie’s eyes

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

her seriously. “Annie, you are a nice girl,

and shook her head. “I believe that marrying

also bring danger to your life. Are you still willing to marry me?”

and answered without

trying to push her away, but she was still

to be able to marry him. No matter what difficulties she would face in the future, she was mentally prepared to bear it with

to leave now.” Seeing that the time was running out, Richard took long strides forward,

women around, and at this moment, she knew that she was worthy of him as this

car and get seated in his SUV, Annie

car headed straight toward his current base,

counting the stars was getting drowsy. She experienced all kinds of things today, causing her to feel extremely exhausted, but she could not sleep now. She had to wait for someone to

other than to get

her forehead reminded her of how rude Richard was to

to her. Richard was the only person she

shut, she finally heard the sound of a

She immediately got off the chair and

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

“Hey! You’re finally back.”

camouflage uniform was wrapped around her delicate body. Somehow, she managed to

something wrong?” Richard

your subordinates to

are not allowed

“Why?” Angela was annoyed.

Richard had plenty

it now because I have very important things to do,” Angela urged him in a hurry. Her boyfriend was returning to the country yet she did not even find out his flight information. Therefore, she

more important than your life?” Richard questioned as he walked toward the conference

to keep up with him. “Yes. It’s more important than

head and glanced at

how important this relationship is to me. Losing him is like losing my life,”

her another

anxious now, and then she suddenly took a breath and huffed angrily, “How can a dummy like you understand? You must have

you know that I haven’t?” Richard retorted with his

No woman would fall for someone as rude and

sneered at 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. I want to be connected to the Internet for an hour. Do it for me

with a cold expression and was about to

clenched her teeth, stepped forward, and blocked his way with

take her seriously. Immediately, he strode toward her, thinking

into her? All of a sudden, they were almost

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

you take advantage of

not interested in

need you to be interested in me either. Lend me your phone. I want to call my boyfriend.” Angela could still use his phone if

looked disgusted. He did not want to lend her his phone so that

Angela softened because she realized that

yes, and I have a meeting to attend now. He took his

call went through, but Dexter didn’t pick up. “C’mon, pick up. What are you

one, but Dexter still didn’t pick up.

please.” Angela made another call, but nobody picked up. Disappointed, she heaved a long sigh. For some reason, she teared up.

“That’s the guy you’d die for?” He couldn’t believe

the mockery, and she bit her lip. “You have no idea what love 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 fell down her cheeks. Angela

lonely, especially

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

Angela became the target of many criminals. She was a billion-dollar-object for them, after all. “We got all the

“Including her

a boyfriend named Dexter. He landed in homeland at about seven. We’ll look into the people around

out where Dexter was, so he decided

presented with security footage and room registration records. “He’s in the Cloudsky Hotel. He landed

He could hear them talking, and he said,

volume up, and everyone heard the cheating couple flirting with

saw you back on the plane, I knew I’d be

obviously a veteran in this as well. “Is that so? Well, I’ll be your date for the next few days then, but I need a

do anything you want.” He

this here! Let’s get a room.” The woman pretended to push him, but she was holding his arms and looking at him in delight at the same

was dressed expensively, and he was 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

the woman in a bathrobe. She looked a little miffed that Dexter was still on the phone, and she pulled him. “Looks like someone cares about a little call

love.” Dexter kissed and pushed her into

conference room felt a little jealous. Why does a

broke their train of