Never Too Far Novel

Richard stared at her with deep eyes. He knew why Angela’s attitude had changed. He knew that last night’s rejection made her keep a distance from him.

“You don’t have to worry about what you said last night.” He frowned, obviously not liking her politeness.

She blinked at him as she pulled her long hair that had been scattered on the side of her chest back. Her hair was as black as ink, making her small face extremely fair. Even her ears were fair and delicate.

“I should be the one apologizing, Captain Lloyd. I’ve not been sensible. I kept bothering you. Please don’t take it to heart. I know how to behave from now on, and I will not offend you again,” Angela said sincerely; she had figured out last night that feelings couldn’t be forced.

Richard’s face turned a little gloomy for some reason, and he turned around, ready to leave.

She watched his back with a bit of disappointment in her heart. Just as she was about to fall into a trance, he turned around and stared right at her with his dark eyes.

Angela did not get to withdraw her gaze in time and quickly lowered her head in a panic to avoid his.

“We’ll go back together,” he ordered.

When she heard his commanding tone, she stood up reluctantly, walked past him, and took the lead to head back.

For a while, she only focused on walking when a forked branch suddenly caught a strand of her hair.

“Ah…” She let out a cry in pain and quickly turned her head to see that she had hooked her hair onto a branch. So, she reached out to untangle it.

Richard, who was behind, picked up his speed. Just as he was about to help her, she stopped him.

“Captain Lloyd, we shouldn’t be too close. I can do it.”

His hand stopped abruptly in the air for a few seconds before he retracted it.

Angela held the branch and slowly pulled her hair out, bit by bit. Once she was done, she looked at the man standing beside her like a statue and pursed her red lips.

“You can go first! I’ll take my time.”

Once he heard her suggestion, he walked past her and actually left.

As for Angela, she slowly took her time to return to the base. The moment she arrived, she went to her room to wash her face before coming out. Trevor had already brought her breakfast.

“Thank you, Trevor. You’re so nice to me.” She was genuinely grateful.

“Miss Meyers, all of us, including our Captain, are very nice to you.” He did not forget to sing praises about his captain to leave a good impression.

Although she was caught off guard for a moment, she nodded. “Yeah, you’re all very kind to me. Also, did you find that lipstick?”

“Not yet,” he answered truthfully.

“I really hope you find it soon, so I won’t have to trouble you to protect me,” she wished aloud.

“In due time, Miss Meyers. Please be patient,” Trevor comforted her.

“Thank you.” And with that, she headed back into her room with her breakfast.

Once she was done, she took her dishes to the kitchen and passed the cafe. Then, she decided to make five cups of coffee and brought them on a large tray to the meeting room where Trevor and the rest worked.

After she knocked on the door, she pushed it open and went in, only to see Richard sitting on the main chair while the four surrounded him.

“I made you guys coffee.” Angela smiled, acting like their assistant who was hard at work.

The other four were a little flattered as they hurriedly got up and took the coffee cups from her. Finally, she put the last cup in front of Richard. “Captain Lloyd, here’s your coffee.”

“Thanks,” he answered dispassionately.

“Miss Meyers, it smells delicious! Your coffee-making skills are amazing,” Sean praised.

” I learned how to make coffee abroad; I hope you guys don’t mind. If you like my coffee, I’ll make it for you every day in the future.” Angela had decided to take the initiative to find something to do to make her days more productive.

“That would be our honor,” Sean said with a smile.

She, too, beamed back at him. “I won’t bother you any longer.”

After she left, Sean was still in a trance, watching her walk away. At this moment, Richard let out a light cough, and Sean was quickly brought back to his senses, not daring to take another look.

As Richard sipped on his coffee and realized that his other subordinates had it too, he suddenly felt that the cup of coffee in his hand wasn’t nice anymore.

Angela’s coffee-making skills were excellent. Now, this mellow coffee wasn’t limited to his tastebuds anymore.

As Angela was busy cleaning her room, Trevor handed her an iPad, telling her she could pass the time by downloading as many movies as she wanted.

This made her think that he was really considerate; although he looked unbothered, he was actually very thoughtful.

“Thank you, Trevor.”

“No problem. Just make us some coffee whenever you’re free.”

“Okay. As long as I’m here, I’ll make all of you coffee every morning,” Angela said with a smile.

With movies to pass the time, she did not have to go into Richard’s room to borrow books. This also allowed her to avoid bumping into him. With that thought in mind, she decided to catch up on a drama.

She indulged herself in a love story the whole morning, watching the beautiful love unfold between the characters and their happy ending. For some reason, she felt a little discomfort in her heart.

Love that felt good was only in movies. Even if the hero and heroine suffered all kinds of torture, pain, and separation, they would always have a happy ending. They would walk away into the sunset and live happily ever after.

She hugged her arms and buried her head as she thought of this. In reality, the relationship between men and women had no set script. People who weren’t meant to be would never be together.

After that, she decided to stop watching romance movies, fearing it might accidentally hurt her aching heart again.

In the evening, Angela decided to take a bath. As the public bathhouses were mostly for men, it wasn’t very convenient for her to do so there. So, she had no choice but to head toward Richard’s room.

When she went to pick out her pajamas, she realized that all but one silk pajama had been sent for washing. It was a long dress she had not worn because of its inconvenience.

But tonight, she had no choice but to wear that.

In fact, this nightgown was made of lace. Although it was just a long dress, it had the design of pajamas. Angela decided that she was just going to wear it.

Then, she knocked on Richard’s door with her clothes in her arms.

“Come in,” a male voice called out from inside.

Angela pushed the door in and saw him sitting on the sofa, reading, with a book in his hand. He was obviously done with his work and was relaxing.

“I want to take a bath. Am I bothering you?” She looked at him with bright eyes.

“No.” He raised his head to reply to her but soon lowered it to continue his reading.

At this moment, she felt their interactions weren’t as casual as before. Instead, it felt a little awkward and restrained. Despite that, she brushed it aside, closed the door, and walked to his bathroom.

Soon, the sound of water followed and disrupted Richard, who was reading outside.

He closed his book directly as his long fingers reflexively caressed his lips. His eyes were unfocused as he was lost in thought.

More than 10 minutes later, the bathroom door opened, and Angela stepped out in her silk pajamas. Her long wet hair hung around her ears loosely, and her little face was a little pink. This whole scene looked a little amorous.

When Richard turned his head to look at her, his pupils shrunk. Was this woman going to wear this?

She didn’t know what he thought as she held a basin with her dirty clothes in her hands, then she glanced at the man on the sofa and announced, “I’ll get going now.”

“Wait.” The man stopped her in a low voice.

This made her pause in her steps as she turned to look at him. “What’s wrong?”

“Don’t you have anything else to wear?” He questioned in a slightly angry tone.

Angela looked down at her pajamas and asked, “Is there something wrong with my pajamas?”

There was nothing wrong with it. It was just that this pajama provoked a specific sort of imagination.

The drapey fabric showed her graceful figure, and there was lace embroidery on the front of the dress, all colored in burgundy. Although the hem of the dress was up to her knees, the nightgown was held together by a belt, which would make people wonder what was under it

Richard reached out, picked up a camouflage coat from his sofa, walked over, handed it to Angela, and commanded, “Put it on and go back into your room.”

When she saw the coat, she realized he wanted her to go out conservatively, but she did not think it was necessary.

“There’s no need for that, thank you.” She shook her head as she held onto the basin before turning to leave.

Just as she took two steps, her shoulders were grasped by him as he draped the oversized coat over her, forcibly covering her up.

This made her a little frustrated; this man was too overbearing!

“I said, it’s okay.” Nevertheless, Angela refused to accept his care, probably because she still had some resentment in her heart toward him.

in this life, so why

when a warning voice sounded above her head, “I dare you to try

to see him staring at her expressionlessly as if he would punish her

coat in front of him and threw it on the sofa before she said, “Captain Lloyd, what is the meaning of this? I won’t be your wife in the future, so why do you

was now mixed with a sense of annoyance.

For the first time, he was looking at her with this severe and oppressive gaze. It seemed like she had really

to take her leave

wrist, and she was pulled into Richard’s embrace with the basin in between them. His face was sullen as he draped the coat over her again without saying a

it,” he

him a resentful look; this man was really domineering. She had already rejected his offer, but the man clearly didn’t care about her opinions and made

only leave with his coat

changed out of her clothes and intended to return his jacket. When she knocked on the door, someone opened it, and that person was Richard. He was dressed in ordinary clothes, radiating

your coat.” She handed him

saying a word and closed the door with a bang, startling her. As she stood outside the door, her mind

not be able to find a girlfriend

was teaching kickboxing. She stood in front of the window

boys who were practicing shy and careless. One of them couldn’t dodge in time

couldn’t help but stifle a giggle as she covered her mouth. This made the boy who was beaten scratch his head in embarrassment but did not dare to

man in his

do you have time? I also want to

when he heard this and nodded. “Of course, I have time. As

you so much,” she thanked

I’ll teach you two moves right now, and we’ll see how good your reflexes are.”

clumsy. However, her coach, Mr. Dwayne, adeptly clasped her hand, stood behind her, and wrapped his arms around her, saying, “Think of a way to fight back if

because of such close contact, and the trainees on

Trevor happened to pass by the window, and when he heard the sound, he hurriedly glanced over. The sight stunned

over ten seconds, he dashed toward the conference room. He rushed in front of Richard as soon as

with Mr. Dwayne. Please take a look.” Trevor showed Richard the video of Angela being pressed against her

in on the fun, and when he saw the

be more appropriate for you to

Angela must have had a lot

take over Mr. Dwayne’s job! This is something you should do. I’m worried Mr. Dwayne will injure Miss Meyers if he uses too much force.”

Meyers sprains her slender arms and legs, she will have

she in?” Richard asked, closing his

located in the north,”

out. Trevor and Jared trailed behind him to watch the fun as well. They were looking forward to seeing how Richie would train

and moan as if she was

entered the training room, Mr. Dwayne had trapped her arms and waist while he coached her

a look of displeasure flashed across his face. He was aware that close contact was required for this type of self-defense technique, but

“Mr. Richard,” someone greeted.

released Angela’s arm and

Angela out of breath as this self-defense technique was challenging. She was

let’s continue,” she said, looking at

was about to resume his training when he was met with Richard’s

of Richard’s stare. As a result, he looked at his watch and exclaimed, “Oh! I have another meeting to attend. Miss Meyers, I won’t be able to

ran away after speaking. There were some scandals involving Angela and Richard in the

the training coach, Dwayne was naturally able to read

Dwayne leaving, she asked while rubbing her aching arm, “Captain Lloyd, do you have

long as you want to learn,” Richard said as he nodded

taught her. This is an excellent opportunity for revenge. I’m going to kick his

was eagerly welcoming him. She was willing to learn if

entered the room, looked around at the trainees who were enjoying themselves as they watched the scene play before them. “Sorry, Richard wants

Angela’s training but were now forced

stay long,

powerless. “Captain Lloyd,

heart twitched slightly as Richard circled her, and all of a sudden, her slender neck was bound by his

caused her to feel pressured as her brain screamed that things were becoming

you serious, Richard?” Angela inhaled deeply, feeling out of

think of,” Richard said softly into her ear, his arm slackening

attack Richard’s temples.

his profile, it would only be to the point of touching it and

a man with ill intentions who was as tall as

in Richard’s arms, but his sturdy arm around her

so after recalling Mr. Dwayne’s explanation of the entire set of self-defense techniques, Angela exclaimed, “I

“Yeah,” Richard hummed quietly.

then, Angela lifted her feet to step on the back of his instep, but she missed

and attempted to remove him from her person, but his grip was too

left with only one

but it did hurt her neck. She couldn’t help but

neck as she looked at him in frustration. She was as frail as an ant in front of

He praised her

continue. Come on!” Angela clenched her

a few steps away from her, her breathing became rapid for a few minutes. Richard hugged her the next second, his strong arms wrapped tightly around her waist, and

and numb all of a sudden. Is this the feeling of being

immobile. She was unable to portray disgust in front of him. On

you daydreaming for?” He inquired in a deep

Mr. Dwayne had just taught her. She could jab the opponent’s eyes, throat, or lift

want to use these methods on Richard because she couldn’t

took a step back before staring at her with the seriousness of

don’t want to practice anymore.” She sighed and lowered

he snorted when he saw her giving

him upon hearing his harsh remarks, and she was annoyed that he looked down on her, so she lifted her chest and

famed for having a stone-cold face at all times, he couldn’t help but

you simply lack the ability.”

beautiful eyes narrowing in displeasure. “Are you

of facing a hundred enemies like

contorted with rage as she heard his words, as if she were being pushed into the mud by him. He was clearly looking down on her, which caused her to clench her fists tightly in response, and she

fists and took a step forward before

he looked at her pugilistic wonkery

she was learning self-defense, so she

He maintained his previous posture by wrapping his arms around her waist and lowering his head. Finally, she wrapped her

suddenly dilated, and his usual calm and sobriety vanished in

as she bent her knees, grabbed his neck, and kicked him

mercy. Because Richard looked down on her, she accumulated resentment

he instantly felt great pain, and Angela’s curiosity got the best of her; she wanted to look at his reaction, but her leg cramped up

something. Thus, he held her with his long arms despite his pain, but his body was unstable due to his

three seconds, and he held her in

her composure, she was already lying on top of Richard. He had

hurt you?” she inquired anxiously as she recalled

as he gazed at the woman above him. In addition to the pain

of clothing, allowing his erection to be seen. The moment she noticed his

Richard ordered

hands and feet were

sat back down once again, and her position was embarrassing to the point

and his pupils constricted. Is she doing this on purpose? She blushed and looked at him, but she didn’t expect to meet his piercing gaze on her, as if

torso and sat cross-legged aside. When he got to his feet, her lovely

self-defense, not teaching

will only suffer if you don’t

learn anything from you. I want Mr. Dwayne to train me.” Angela despised

who was far too charismatic

learn,” he responded frigidly; his face had an inexplicably gloomy and ugly

to a realization that she was not built for combat training. After only half a day of

she demanded

her up. “Uh… Did I hurt you just now?” Angela asked awkwardly with

learned nothing but seduction

have a reaction, it means you’re not

as he looked at

well! Don’t be

reason to be concerned in this regard because

of course, was the

a pain in her shoulder blade, which caused her to hiss. “Ouch! It

arm that he had grabbed tightly in a hurry. Therefore, he had accidentally

her, gripped her wrist, and massaged her shoulder joints gently. Her joints appeared to be fine, but her tendons were most likely

a few days of rest,” Richard

and lowered her head, her gaze wandering. Out of the blue, he

so interesting?”

nothing interesting to me,” she said, rubbing her aching head

upon hearing her response, and his silence

nothing to say, she turned around and left the room. She was always in a bad mood when she

back door of the base. When the car door opened, a young man and woman emerged. The man was

to stay here?” the

to all the rules implemented for your own safety. We will notify you once both of you are both safe,” a man warned them sternly before

Ariel said, biting her lip and punching Carlton with a

and coaxed her, “Okay, okay. We’ll take refuge here for a while to avoid

arms trade, which the gangsters later discovered and were hunting down the duo. They had no choice but to flee back home

otherwise, we’ll be dead.” Ariel still trembled when she remembered the incident

here, so relax!”

After settling down, Ariel couldn’t wait to visit the location, so she went outside

from afar in

she saw two men walking