Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 971-980

“Are you taking your clothes off?” Angela could not help voicing out her curiosity.

Richard hummed sexily before asking, “Wanna see?”

“See what?” She could not understand.

“We can make a video call, so you can look at my body.” He offered without any charges.

Her breathing became slightly heavier. “Richard Llyod, cut it out.”

Where did his cold attitude and composure go?

He let out a chuckle. “Okay, I’m going into the bathroom now. I’ll let you see it some other day.”

In actuality, Angela could imagine his body vividly without taking a look at it. It was not like she had never sneaked a few peaks in the base back then.

“Alright. Sleep early. Good night.” She then terminated the call before sprawling on the bed. Her stomach churned with mixed feelings as she was feeling sorry toward Annie. Although the engagement had been called off, she could not get over it just yet.

When the morning came, Angela woke up and picked a stylish yet feminine coat to go to the company with Daphne.

Today, Daphne would announce the news of Angela taking over her position in the shareholder meeting. In hindsight, she replaced her usual demeanor with solemnity.

During the meeting, everyone treated her politely while masking their doubts in their gazes. After all, she was too young in their eyes.

The billion-worth company was bestowed to a twenty-five-year-old woman; a sheer blunder in a significant decision-making would incur a massive loss.
“Are you taking your clothes off?” Angela could not help voicing out her curiosity.

Even so, their notions did not go unnoticed by Angela. Despite the pressure, she was full of confidence; despite her tender age, she had more time to learn and improve.

When the meeting was coming to an end, she took a glance at the time; it was 11:18AM. She looked at Daphne, who was still speaking, and was already on tenterhooks as she looked forward to the lunch date with Richard.

“Okay. Angela, please give us a word or two.” Daphne cast her gaze onto Angela.

She rose to her feet and flashed a smile at the shareholders who were sitting along the long table. “I’m very pleased to be here and it is my honor to be able to take over my mother’s position. For the following days, I hope you can believe in me, support me, and acknowledge me. Thank you.”

Daphne stared at her daughter with contentment. She was aware of the doubtful attitude of many shareholders toward Angela’s takeover, but she would definitely help her from behind the scenes in order to consolidate Angela’s position.

“That marks the end of today’s meeting. You may disperse.”

Angela let out a silent sigh of relief. When she rose from her seat, Daphne called her, “Angela, let’s have lunch together somewhere else.”

“But, I have plans with my friend.”

“Nevermind, then.” Daphne nodded approvingly, for her daughter was expanding her social circles.

Angela exited the entrance to see a black SUV parked at the opposite street. Akin to a belligerent wild beast, the huge and black vehicle was as formidable as its owner.

She alternated her gaze from left to right before approaching the passenger seat gingerly to enter the car.

The man, who was on the driver seat, watched every single one of her expressions and amusement was evident in his eyes. Her course of actions appeared adorable to him.

After hopping onto the passenger seat, Angela breathed a sigh of relief before turning to face the man who was cladded in a black sweater. It seemed like he loved this kind of black sweater that fit his body perfectly. It displayed his handsome and neat image of a tough guy. Angela was crazy over his fashion sense as well.

“Did I keep you waiting?” She brushed her hair to one side and smiled at him.

“I arrived not long ago.” Richard reached out his hand to the back seat to grab a bouquet of flowers for her. “This is for you.”

It was then she was stunned for a moment. I didn’t know this side of him. They’re roses! I thought the word ‘romantic’ was never in his vocabulary!

With a sweet expression, she accepted the lovely flowers as it lightened her mood.

“Did you pick them yourself?” She sniffed the flowers while asking him.

“Hmm, I picked them one by one and asked the staff to arrange them into a bouquet.”

The image of Richard selecting the flowers intently in the florist’s amused Angela and rendered the bouquet in her hand more precious.

“Where are we going?” she asked.

“You’ll find out once we arrive there.” He left her hanging. There was a smile on his ever rigid countenance, which indicated how happy he was at the moment.

Therefore, she did not sound him out and decided to just follow him. Regardless of where they were heading to, she would be happy as long as he was by her side.

It was not until they entered a top-notch restaurant did she realize that Richard had reserved a place at the most expensive restaurant in the city.

It pained her at the thought that he was going to spend a lot of money on this meal. After staying seated, she whispered, “You don’t have to buy me a meal at such a pricey place. I don’t mind any other places.”

He propped his chin with his hands as he smiled at her. “Are you worried that I can’t pay for it?”

“I just don’t want you to splurge your money on me.”

“But I just wanna give you the best.” His scorching gaze fixated on her.

Feeling the honey-sweet happiness springing up in her chest, Angela pursed her lips before showing her lovely smile. She often felt giddy by the man’s unreserved affection.

Then, she noticed the other table that was filled with four girls, who seemed to be from rich families. They kept peeping at Richard with the two of them laughing intentionally in order to draw his attention.
“Hmm, I picked them one by one and asked the staff to arrange them into a bouquet.”

Angela was very familiar with their little ploys. She could even count how many times they peeked at the man before her.

Richard was indeed a popular person with admirers swooning over him, which made her wonder, Was he really single before he met me?

She honestly felt that he was quite an easy target since it took her less than two months to win his heart.

Plus, the advances Angela made were no-brainer; would it not take a shorter time for him to be taken if there was a better player?

She left the table to go to the restroom and by the time she returned to her seat, there was a beautiful girl standing next to their table, flirting with Richard.

Angela’s eyes narrowed dangerously. It was unpleasant to have someone else coveting her possessions.

“Miss, please do not disturb us. My boyfriend and I are trying to enjoy our meal here.” She stared at the girl with a warning gaze and crossed arms.

Unperturbed, the girl smiled and returned to her seat. Obviously, Angela was just a small fry to her.

Angela sat down, but her eyes zeroed in on that girl, who reciprocated with a provoking expression.

Meanwhile, Richard was pleased to see her being jealous, yet his heart ached as well. The girl approached him to offer a drink, but before he could make any response, Angela was back.

The girl at the next table, who was crossing swords with Angela in mute, realized that he was looking at her. Instantly, she made eyes at him to seduce him while endeavoring to piss Angela off.

However, at that moment, he turned his head sideways and shot glares at her, which were cold and sharp like the excalibur.

Her heart missed a beat in fear, for never once had she felt the gaze of a wild beast before. It was perilous yet tantalizing.

“Let’s go.” She could not sit still due to the surging fear and ultimately pulled her friends to leave the place.

While Angela was disappointed by how they left without finishing their food, Richard piped up, “Let’s not mind the strangers. We should dig in.”

Sharing the same notion, she felt that it was meaningless to waste time. Next, her gaze landed upon the steak on his plate, which seemed tastier than hers. She pointed at it. “I wanna have a bite of yours.”

He proffered her a small piece of meat to her mouth and she gladly chewed it. “Hmm. It is tastier than mine.”

“I’ll order another one for you,” he suggested.

“No. I want to have yours.” She was actually full, but she acted as though she wanted to snatch his food.

Angela was suddenly in the mood to poke fun at Richard again.

After finishing lunch, she checked on the time and it was 2.30PM. It was time for her to return to the company since there will be a meeting with a department that required her attendance.

As such, he drove her to the entrance of the company. Holding onto the bouquet of flowers, she suddenly hesitated. Should I bring it to the office? If I bring it along, Mom will know that I have a pursuer, though. If I don’t, I will have to throw it away, but he picked the flowers for me. I can’t do that.

After contemplating for a while, she hugged the flowers and alighted from the car before waving her hand at him. “Bye-bye.”

Richard watched her off despite the heavy heart. It was not until she disappeared into a corner of the lobby that he started the car and left.

However, Daphne, who was about to get out of the car nearby, witnessed the whole scene; she saw her daughter alighted from a mysterious, huge SUV with a bouquet in her hands. The person in the car seemed to be reluctant to let Angela go as he watched her leave.

Daphne was surprised, for she had not known that Angela started a new relationship again.

Who is he? What is his family background? Is he a greedy fraudster like Dexter?

She alighted from the car anxiously and made a dash to the office. At this moment, Angela already hid the flowers behind the curtains. Since her mother was not around, she decided to keep it a secret for as long as she could.
Angela was suddenly in the mood to poke fun at Richard again.

Even so, while she was going to peruse some documents on the couch, she noticed Daphne’s return and rose to her feet. “Mom, you’re back.”

Daphne’s stern gaze fixated upon Angela as she interrogated, “Angela, I saw a man sending you back. Tell me. Are you dating someone?”

Daphne to see

flowers too. Where did you hide it? Are you going to keep me in the dark?” Angela’s previous relationship had consigned

worry about it. He’s not a

is his name and what is his job? Is he from a decent family? Since when did you start

pleaded, “Mom, can you leave the questions later?

once is enough. I must know everything about that man. You cannot hide anything from me,” claimed Daphne as she sat

“Mom… He’s—”

“Where is he from?”

the same city,”

his family

than

Tell me. Which family is

I must look into his background. Angela is still young and clueless about so many things. I need to pry further into the man’s family history too. It’s Angela’s future. I mustn’t be sloppy

at her mother in

into it. With his capability, I don’t believe that he won’t be able to find out who that guy is,” said Daphne while reaching out her

tell you.” Angela stopped

name and what does he do for a living?” questioned

she revealed the name in a loud

Thud!

onto the ground.

had no idea that her

called

a few seconds before Daphne regained her composure. As she looked at her daughter’s guilty and slightly flustered eyes, she let out

on me

moment. Richard, who just broke up with Annie, is dating my daughter? When did this happen? Why did Angela

me

wanting to keep her mother in the dark for much longer, Angela revealed her active pursuit of Richard back in the base and explained that she had no idea

her daughter to take the initiative in pursuing a man. According to the timeline, it was factually correct that her daughter was unaware of Annie being Richard’s ex-fiancé since Angela

canceled engagement! You have no idea how much she adores Richard, her ideal son-in-law. I can’t believe he’ll be my son-in-law instead!” Daphne expressed her concern. She had no idea that

In exchange, Daphne shot her a glare and sneered, “Oh, you’re laughing, huh? How about you suggest ways for the elders to get out of this awkward

suddenly remembered that she had purposefully brought up Richard’s work and family issues at the previous dinner to persuade her sister-in-law to open up. Now, it was a total

not

of you?” Daphne

bright red. “He is, I guess?” Her shyness

no idea how much Richard liked her; all she knew was that he

your uncle and aunt once you’ve told Annie about it and received her approval.” On the contrary, Daphne was joyful after the

dependability and strength, he was also an exceptional appearance and physique.

dared to confront Annie and come clean about her situation,

talk about it; perhaps even seek her forgiveness if I could.” She nodded, agreeing

Daphne bobbed her head before looking around the office and inquired, “Didn’t you just bring a bouquet up

reached behind the curtains for the bouquet of flowers. On the other hand, Daphne could not help but sigh inwardly; she was completely satisfied with

a minor annoyance as the situation had to be

room, Daphne made a

up the phone, he

now has a boyfriend. Can you guess

could only toss a few gusses in his head before he asked, “Who is it?! There’s no way I

Richard,” Daphne

who was on the other end of the phone, was equally astounded. “Why is Angela in a relationship with

in the dark had I not seen my daughter on a date with him back at the office today!

enjoy that life, but I

I just hope their side will

all meet up and talk

tonight! We can go back to Dad’s for dinner and discuss

believe her mother had discovered everything without any prior ‘rehearsal’. All that was left to

just sent you a dinner invitation,” Daphne’s assistant said as she prepared to

surprised to see the

she was stunned as she looked at the words printed on it. It was an invitation to a charity dinner with a royal theme.

who sent this invitation card?” As she

Daphne’s hand. She then ripped open

arrival and thank you for taking the time to meet with us.” The simple

name of Richard’s mother.” Angela gasped

not help

seen her,” Angela replied while shaking her

probably because she knows you’re Richard’s girlfriend and specifically invited you to this

told his mother about me? Why

looked intently at her daughter as a sense of worry surged within her. She hoped that Angela’s

your best self at this dinner party. It’s possible

help but clench

dialed Richard’s phone number as she

“Hello.”

with

“What’s the matter?”

just received a dinner invitation from

eager to meet her future daughter-in-law.” Richard, on the other end of the phone,

had just gotten out of your car when my mother saw me carrying a bouquet of flowers! When she asked about our relationship, I told her everything. Now, I’ll have to spill

if he was willing to withstand all blame and

was the one who got it all started. I owe my

want you to

my family. They’ll never hurt me and I only hope to receive their blessings. Don’t worry, I’m going to

criticized, but she had the same thoughts—no matter how serious the mistake

Annie out to dinner. Coincidentally, Annie was also getting ready for a trip and she

around 5.00PM, Angela drove to pick up Annie, who emerged in a casual outfit as she opened the door of the passenger seat and smiled. “Angela, my

traveling by

of my classmates to join me. I’ll

to a well-known western restaurant. She did not want to spoil

went there. Despite the fact that Annie was usually a lighthearted character, she

having any troubles? Why do you look

saying, “Annie, I have something to tell you. What I am about to say

in confusion, Annie could not imagine any scenario where a cousin like Angela, who had loved her since they were a

me. What could you

to hurt Annie, but the damage had

may be, I will forgive you.” Annie was ready

invited a few of my classmates to join me. I’ll

me that Grandpa had arranged for you to get married? I was happy for you, but

“Of course!”

keep me safe. This bodyguard is both powerful and intimidating. He took me to a safe location that night to protect me, but he took away my

know it’s Richard,” Annie stated

“Yes, that’s him.”

to text and call you, but your phone was out of service the

idea who your fiancé was from the very start. As a result, I

that the world was hunting you down.” All of these events were fresh in Annie’s mind. “But I don’t see how any of this is hurting me!

four walls and a window. As a result, I had to take a shower in Richard’s room. Furthermore, he is always at the base and I am with him at all hours of the

what?”

and I… I fell in love with Richard.”

her eyes widened in surprise, Annie questioned, “Angela, do you like Richard

to. I wouldn’t dare to have feelings for him if I knew he

Annie’s fatal question. “Angela, does he

by guilt, Angela lowered her head and nodded

was the woman Richard liked to

could feel the atmosphere tensing

avoid looking at Annie, she had assumed Annie was furious with her at this point. “Annie, if you can’t accept

Annie’s face was a smile as she reached out to embrace her cousin. “Angela, don’t feel sorry for

onto Annie’s shoulders as she looked straight

but I’m not sure why I feel this constant sense of pressure whenever

by guilt, Angela

embarrassed just because I was engaged to him. Grandpa will be thrilled to have the Lloyds

greatly. “Annie, thank you so much for understanding. I’m

amazing brother-in-law!” Annie felt

lips, reaching out to wipe the corners of her eyes. The two of them

what my parents have to say? Relax and

do

Do you think they’ll be happy if

not help but tear up again when she saw

two talked all the way back to the car and Angela drove Annie home. Indeed, Annie was not a least bit upset with her cousin as she sincerely wished

she was inferior to others in some ways. However, she now knew that the girl she

unsuitable for her because he was cold and harsh;

soon as Annie entered the door, she fished out her phone, pretending to

drive safely! Thank you for tonight’s treat,” she spoke

the living room.

I love you.” Annie finished her sentence softly as if she was afraid

the living room,

ask, “Who were you on

friend!” Annie gave

Is it a man or a

to answer, “Mom, it’s a male

was surprised. Is it true that Annie has had a two-year crush on someone?

satisfied with the engagement Grandpa arranged for me. Plus, Richard is not my type. Breaking off the

stare at her daughter as Annie continued slyly,

“What is the secret?”

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