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.

him in this life, so why did he care about

voice sounded above her head, “I dare you to try and take

to see him staring at her expressionlessly as if he would

this? I won’t be your wife in the future, so why

alluring face, his calmness was now mixed with a sense of annoyance. This woman was probably the only one who could rile him up this

of dangerous black eyes and was inexplicably frightened. For the first time, he was looking at her with this severe and

to take her leave before things took a turn for

draped the coat over her again without saying a word. The coat was so enormous that it was up to her knees, wrapping her slender body so well that there was no trace

it,” he

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

knocked on the door, someone opened it, and that person

She handed

closed the door with a bang, startling her. As she stood

not be able to find a girlfriend in

classroom that was teaching kickboxing. She stood in front of the window curiously and watched for a while. Then, she decided to walk in through

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

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

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

I also want to pick up some self-defense,” she said

this and nodded. “Of course, I have time. As long as Miss Meyers is keen on learning, I can teach you

you so much,” she thanked

moves right now, and we’ll see how

Dwayne, adeptly clasped her hand, stood behind her,

such close contact, and the trainees on the side

by the window, and when he heard the sound, he hurriedly glanced over. The sight stunned him because he saw

clearly teaching boxing, Trevor thought this was inappropriate! After secretly recording the scene for over ten seconds, he dashed toward the conference room. He rushed in front of Richard

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

and when he saw the video, he

believe it would be more appropriate for

once he heard that suggestion; Angela must have had a lot

Mr. Dwayne’s job! This is something you should do. I’m worried Mr. Dwayne will injure

slender arms and legs, she will have to rest for a month,” Jared

training room is she in?”

the north,” Trevor

pushed open the door, and walked out. Trevor and Jared trailed behind him to watch the

the door, he heard Angela cry and moan as if she was being tortured. As a result, his brow furrowed, and his pace

trapped her arms and waist while

was aware that close contact was required for this type of self-defense technique, but

“Mr. Richard,” someone greeted.

released Angela’s arm and said,

out of breath as this self-defense technique was challenging. She was already perspiring after

said, looking at

his training when he was

result, he looked at his watch and exclaimed, “Oh! I have another meeting to attend. Miss Meyers, I won’t be able to train you, so I’ll let Captain Lloyd take over.

some scandals involving

coach, Dwayne was naturally

rubbing her aching arm, “Captain Lloyd, do you have

long as you want

her. This is an excellent

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

looked around at the trainees who were enjoying themselves as they watched the

watch Angela’s

long, carefully closing

and felt powerless. “Captain Lloyd,

all of a sudden, her slender neck was bound by his strong arms. She felt an

to start off with a spar, which caused her to feel pressured as

Richard?” Angela inhaled deeply, feeling out of

any trick you can think of,” Richard said softly into her ear, his arm

just taught her, then raised her elbows to attack Richard’s temples. Unfortunately, her

if she tiptoed and threw his elbow from the side of his profile, it would only be to the point of touching it and would cause him

face a man with ill intentions who was as

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

to look down on her, so after recalling Mr. Dwayne’s explanation of the entire set of self-defense techniques, Angela exclaimed,

“Yeah,” Richard hummed quietly.

Angela lifted her feet to step on the back of his instep,

remove him from her person, but his grip

left with only one

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

in frustration. She was as frail as an ant in front of

keep going.” He praised her with a curl

continue. Come on!” Angela clenched her teeth and

from her, her breathing became rapid for a few minutes.

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

his body rendered her immobile. She was unable to portray disgust in front of him. On the

are you daydreaming for?” He inquired in a

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

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

back before staring at her with the seriousness of an invigilator. “What’s the matter with you? Why did you not fight

want to practice anymore.” She sighed and lowered her

he snorted when he saw her giving up

at him upon hearing his harsh remarks, and she was annoyed that he looked down on her, so she lifted her chest and said, “Who said that? I just don’t want to

face at all

look down on you; you simply lack the

bit her lower lip in displeasure, her beautiful eyes narrowing in

of facing a hundred

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 was determined to prove

both her fists and took a

at her pugilistic

point, Angela remembered that she was learning

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

and his usual

as she bent her knees, grabbed his

kick, she showed no mercy. Because Richard looked down on her,

he instantly felt great pain, and Angela’s curiosity got the best of her; she wanted to

with his long arms despite his pain, but his

he held her in his arms to cushion her fall on

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

you?” she inquired anxiously as she recalled how much power she had placed in

gazed at the woman above him. In addition to the pain of being kicked, he felt an uncontrollable fiery

suit, and they were separated by merely two pieces of clothing, allowing his erection to be seen. The moment she noticed his condition, her pretty face turned bright

Richard ordered

and feet were slow to react, and she sat up

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

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 he was about to burn her alive with his

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

who had stood up, glared at her angrily. He was training her on self-defense, not teaching her to seduce the

only suffer if you don’t train properly,” Richard warned

Mr. Dwayne to train me.” Angela despised his coaching. How could she possibly concentrate on the training

far too charismatic for his own good, responsible

training if you don’t want to learn,” he responded frigidly; his face had an inexplicably gloomy and ugly

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

a hand,” she

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

seduction and even played this

it means you’re not hurt,” Angela snickered, covering

as he looked at her; she was

as well! Don’t be blinded by

be concerned in this regard because

was the sole

when she felt a pain in her shoulder blade, which caused her to hiss. “Ouch!

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

me take a look.” He approached her, gripped her wrist, and massaged her

days of rest,” Richard said as

her head, her gaze wandering. Out of the blue,

so interesting?” he reprimanded

interesting to me,” she said, rubbing her aching head

silent upon hearing her response, and

the room. She was always in a bad mood when she

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

we going to stay here?” the

Please adhere to all the rules implemented for your own safety. We will notify

Ariel said, biting her lip and

coaxed her, “Okay, okay. We’ll take refuge here for

as journalists. They went abroad to boost their performance, but they inadvertently filmed an international gang’s arms trade, which the gangsters later discovered and were hunting down the duo. They

we’ll be dead.” Ariel still trembled when she remembered the incident where they were

so relax!” Carlton

to visit the location, so she went outside and looked around

from

around, she saw two men walking in the flower