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.

to be with him in this life, so why did he care about how she

the coat when a warning voice sounded

him staring at her expressionlessly as

her eyes, feeling a little angry. She took off the 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 care what I look like and who sees me?” Then, she did

of this provocative and alluring face, his calmness was now mixed with a sense of annoyance. This woman

time, he was looking

I’ll stop teasing you now. I’m leaving.” She decided to take her leave before

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 word. The coat was so enormous that it was up to her knees,

it,” he

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

the end, she could only leave with his

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 the aura of an extravagant

She

door with a bang, startling her. As she

man might not be able to find a girlfriend in

that was teaching kickboxing. She stood in front of the window curiously and

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

she saw this, she 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

Meyers, you’re here,” Dwayne, a man in his early thirties, came

time? I also want to pick up some

time. As long as Miss Meyers

you so much,” she

you two moves right now, and we’ll see how good

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

and the trainees on the

window, and when he heard the sound, he hurriedly glanced over. The sight stunned him because he saw Mr. Dwayne hug Angela from behind on her waist before pressing her to

inappropriate! After secretly recording the scene for over ten seconds, he dashed toward the conference room. He rushed in front of Richard as

look.” Trevor showed Richard the video of Angela being pressed against her shoulder while Mr. Dwayne knelt on one knee

joined in on the fun, and when he saw the

appropriate for you to instruct

suggestion; Angela must have had a lot of free

you should do. I’m worried Mr. Dwayne will injure Miss Meyers

and legs, she will

room is she in?” Richard asked,

the north,”

pushed open the door, and walked out. Trevor and Jared trailed behind him to watch the fun as well. They were looking forward

could open the door, he heard Angela cry and moan as if she was being tortured. As a result,

training room, Mr. Dwayne had trapped her

and a look of displeasure flashed across his face. He was aware that close contact was required for

“Mr. Richard,” someone greeted.

Dwayne saw Richard approaching, he immediately released Angela’s arm and

breath as this self-defense technique was challenging. She was already perspiring after only two training

let’s continue,” she said, looking at Richard, who had

about to resume his training when he was

taken aback and immediately realized the significance 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 train

were some

coach, Dwayne was naturally able

aching arm, “Captain Lloyd, do you

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

Dwayne had just taught her. This is an excellent opportunity for revenge. I’m

then! Teach me some moves.” Angela was eagerly welcoming him. She was willing

themselves as they watched the scene play before them. “Sorry, Richard wants to teach

Angela’s training but were

didn’t stay long, carefully closing

it was Trevor’s idea and felt powerless. “Captain Lloyd, where should we start?” she inquired of the man before

a sudden, her slender neck was

spar, which caused her to feel pressured as her brain screamed

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

Richard said softly into her ear, his arm slackening

Mr. Dwayne had just taught her, then raised her elbows to attack Richard’s temples. Unfortunately, her move only

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

would diminish Angela’s strength if she had to face a man with ill

such, she struggled in Richard’s arms, but his sturdy

recalling Mr. Dwayne’s explanation of the entire

“Yeah,” Richard hummed quietly.

back of his instep, but

from her person, but his grip was too tight, and

was left with only one option:

it did hurt her neck. She couldn’t help but hiss, and Richard, who had been holding her

Angela rubbed her neck as she looked at him in frustration. She was as frail as an ant in

have lightning-fast reflexes. So, let’s keep going.” He praised her

let’s continue. Come on!” Angela clenched her

her breathing became rapid for a few minutes. Richard hugged her the next second, his strong arms wrapped tightly around her waist, and Angela remained motionless for a

and numb all of a sudden.

and the contact with his body rendered her immobile. She was unable to portray disgust in front of him. On the contrary, his minty, cool-smelling hormone caused her senses

He inquired in a

her. She could jab the opponent’s eyes, throat, or lift her legs and kick his genitals by turning

these methods on Richard because she couldn’t treat him this

her hesitance, so he let go of her and took a step back before staring at her with the seriousness of an invigilator. “What’s the matter with you? Why did

practice anymore.” She sighed and lowered

when he saw

looked down on her, so she lifted her chest and said, “Who said

for having a stone-cold face at all

you simply lack the ability.” Richard confronted her

bit her lower lip in displeasure, her beautiful eyes narrowing in displeasure. “Are

facing a hundred

He was clearly looking down on her, which caused her to clench her fists

I’ll make you suffer.” She clenched both her fists and took a step forward before getting into a fighting

at her

she was learning self-defense, so she coughed and said, “Hug

around her waist and lowering his head. Finally, she wrapped her arms around

the thick eyelashes suddenly dilated, and his usual calm and sobriety

her knees, grabbed his neck, and kicked him in the most vulnerable part of his

no mercy. Because Richard

got the best of her; she wanted to

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

seconds, and he held her in his arms

before she could regain her composure, she was already lying on top of Richard. He had one arm around her

she inquired anxiously as she recalled how much power she had placed

at the woman above him. In addition to the pain of being kicked,

clothing, allowing his erection

up,” Richard ordered

as well! On the other hand, her hands and feet were slow to react, and she sat up

she lost her balance and sat back down once again, and her position was embarrassing to

but she didn’t expect to meet his piercing gaze on her, as if he was about to burn her alive with his

torso and sat cross-legged aside. When he got to his feet, her lovely eyes darted around in a panic, not forgetting to glance at the body part

training her on self-defense, not teaching her

suffer if you don’t train properly,”

train me.” Angela despised his coaching. How could she possibly concentrate on the training if he kept distracting

charismatic

he responded frigidly; his

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

she demanded as

grabbed her hand and pulled her up. “Uh… Did I hurt you just now?” Angela asked awkwardly with a light

had learned nothing but seduction and even played this

means you’re not hurt,”

was speechless as he looked at her; she

as well! Don’t be

had no reason to be concerned in this regard because no woman

of course, was

pain in her shoulder

that he had grabbed tightly in a hurry. Therefore, he had accidentally pulled her too harshly in his concern

look.” He approached her, gripped her wrist, and massaged her shoulder joints gently. Her joints appeared to be

a few days of rest,” Richard said as he let go

gaze wandering. Out of the blue, he

interesting?” he

“There’s nothing interesting to me,” she said, rubbing her aching head and

her response, and his silence was

she turned around and left the room. She was always in a bad mood when she was with

vehicle drove in through the back door of the base. When the car door opened, a young man and woman emerged. The man was dressed fashionably, and the woman was in an extremely sexy tight skirt; they looked

stay here?”

own safety. We will notify you once both of you are both

all your fault,” Ariel said, biting her lip and punching

being hit, appeared helpless and coaxed her, “Okay, okay. We’ll take refuge here for a while

which the gangsters later discovered and were hunting down the duo. They had no choice

be dead.” Ariel still trembled when

looks safe here, so relax!” Carlton reassured

wait to visit the location, so

shadows appeared from afar in an

she saw two men walking in the flower field