Never Too Far Novel

Angela also fulfilled Dexter’s wish by allowing him to stay in jail for a few more years and enjoy the free prison meals.

Later in noon, she invited Richard to lunch and asked him to accompany her to a destination.

Meanwhile, Dexter had been bombarding her with messages asking if the money was ready.

In response, she pretended to be scared and upset, baiting him to agree to do the transaction at a park.

At 2.00PM, Angela received a call from the police. They had completed the deployment strategy, so she could meet Dexter at the park at any time and the police would arrest him right away.

She was about to leave for the park by Richard’s car fifteen minutes before the transaction when her cell phone rang. The scumbag had called and she frowned as she reached for the phone. “Hey, I’m already on my way to the park. What else do you want?”

“I’ve changed the location for our deal. I’ll send you the new address,” Dexter said in a sly manner.

Obviously, he feared that Angela would call the cops on him, so he changed the address fifteen minutes before the transaction so that he could flee after he received the money.

“All right, send me the address and stop with the games. I don’t have the time to play with you,” Angela grumbled.

“Yo! Now that you’re CEO, you’ve changed! You’re occupied with important matters every day! Angela, your company must be making millions daily!”
Angela also fulfilled Dexter’s wish by allowing him to stay in jail for a few more years and enjoy the free prison meals.

“It’s none of your business.” She snorted coldly.

“Okay, see you later!” He finished his sentence before hanging up the phone and sending the new meet-up location.

In the meantime, Richard’s car was currently on the frontage road. “Aren’t you going to tell me what we’re up to in a little while?” Angela looked up, having just lowered her head to read the address and met the man’s dark gaze.

She was now helpless. Richard appeared to be the only person who could stop Dexter because it was too late for the police to arrive.

“All right, but you have to calm down and cooperate with me,” Angela was terrified that Richard would murder Dexter in an instant. Her plan was to put Dexter in jail and sentence him for as long as she could.

“Okay! I’m all ears.” He raised his brows and his tone clearly expressed his displeasure. She clearly had something to hide from him, which made him feel less needed.

Angela sensed his emotions and leaned forward from the passenger seat to kiss his lips.

This was a very effective move and the man’s eyes were instantly sprinkled with joy. With a smile, he said, “I’m all ears!”

She nodded before explaining, “Last night, I received a call from Dexter, a jerk who wanted to extort five million from me by threatening to spread my old photos. I intended to have the police assist me in apprehending and prosecuting him. Who knew he would change the location at the very last minute? I’m afraid of looking like a fool if I call the cops, so please help me to catch him.”

Angela looked at Richard’s face after she finished speaking. He was gritting his teeth and his piercing gaze indicated that he wanted to tear Dexter apart after catching him.

“With what photos did he threaten you?” His eyes glowed with rage.

“It’s just some of my old photos. He intended to photoshop them into some obscene content and post them on the Internet,” she exclaimed angrily.

He assumed Dexter was a scumbag who deceived her feelings, but Richard greatly underestimated Dexter’s ability to do evil.

“Where is he now?” Richard gritted his teeth.

“Stay calm. Those photos aren’t explicit. Let’s cool down and we’ll catch him now,” she assured, her heart tensed as she looked at his gloomy handsome face.

“Show me the address.” He reached for her phone, which she handed to him. He then looked down to double-check the address before launching the navigation system.

Angela secretly examined the man next to her several times, only to notice that his handsome face was tense, his eyes were narrowed, and he was suppressing his anger. Her heart was warm as she looked at her furious man, who was about to avenge her.

It feels great to be protected.

At this point, Dexter had arrived earlier than expected in another park. He looked around nervously while keeping an eye on the time, carefully observing everyone who passed by.

To his credit, he had nice facial features, a handsome face, and a nice fashion sense, but he still came across as a scumbag.

His finances were tight right now and he was depressed as a result of his large expenses. He was already in a lot of debt, so he was forced to commit crimes to get money under the urging of multiple creditors.

He learned that Angela had now taken over her mother’s company and would soon have the wealth of a publicly traded company. He was desperate for the money and would go to any length to obtain it.

He now deeply regretted flirting with another woman on the plane and failing to return as an honest man. Had he not done that, Angela would not have discovered his true colors.

After all, she had put her faith in him during his time abroad. She even called him two days before his flight, pleading with him not to get engaged because she loved him. He believed he had her in his grasp.

As the events unfolded, he was not sure what went wrong as Angela found out about his one-night stand with another woman. The perfect character he had been playing for three years shattered in an instant.

For the last three years, he did not dare to touch her in order to gain her trust, since he had slept with too many women and had STDs. To appear as a pure lover, he refused to touch his own girlfriend. He was extremely regretful for not doing so now that he thought about it.

As Dexter was feeling worried, he noticed a familiar figure approaching. It was a young lady dressed in a blue woolen coat and windbreaker with her long hair down. She was wearing sunglasses and exuded an elegant and noble air.

Angela is here.

At that moment, his heart was racing like crazy. She captivated him not only because of her vast financial resources, but also because of her stunning appearance and perfect figure.

Despite being exposed for what he was, he still believed Angela would forgive him and that she might still love him after all.

“You’ve arrived, Angela.” Dexter took a confident step forward with excitement. He even dressed up spectacularly today, wearing clothes she had bought for him.

“Don’t come near me,” she reprimanded coldly, standing three feet away from the scumbag.

Her voice was full of disgust and annoyance.

Dexter’s smile froze and he nervously tightened his fists. “I apologize, Angela. I’m sorry for hurting you this way. I’m deeply in debt and my mother’s health is failing. Furthermore, I’m struggling to afford a meal right now. I’ve been consumed by grief ever since your departure and I have no plans to work… Angela, please forgive me…”

This was all an act in an attempt to pull her heartstrings and gain sympathy from her.

She looked at him as if he were a disgusting fly. Behind the sunglasses, her delicate face was expressionless like a beautiful sculpture.

“Are you done with your act? Now, delete all of my photos from your phone,” instructed Angela.

“I can’t get you out of my mind, Angela. I love you the most. If it isn’t for my limited funds, I won’t have to hurt you like this. Don’t worry; if I earn money in the future, I will definitely give it back to you.” He sighed.

“How dare you ask me for five million?” she questioned with a sneer.

“Angela, you can’t be this ungrateful. When I was abroad, I treated you as if I’m a servant by listening to your words and taking good care of you. Did you forget?” His face darkened as he inquired.

“It’s a shame. You signed up for it.” She coldly snorted.

“You… Angela, how could you treat me like this after all that we’ve been through?” His face turned red with rage.

“Weren’t you just blackmailing me ten seconds ago?” She sniggered.

Dexter’s expression changed when he realized Angela was uninterested in mending things with him. Not wanting to waste his effort, he sneered, “It’s not my fault that your family is so wealthy. I won’t let my efforts over the years go unnoticed. You will never get rid of me without five million.”

“So, you admit that you’re blackmailing me, right?” Angela questioned angrily, her beautiful eyes narrowed.

“You’re astute! What? You don’t want to hand over the money, do you? I’ve finished editing your photos and saved them to my Cloud. If you don’t pay up, I’ll upload the photos to the Internet for the world to enjoy and you can say goodbye to your reputation.”

Dexter was proudly threatening Angela when he felt a large palm locked onto his shoulders with a bone-crushing force. He turned to see who this person was, but his back was slammed to the ground before he could do anything. Following that, a military shoe stepped onto his chest and Dexter’s ribs were almost crushed by the strength, causing him to howl out of pain.

“Ah… Ah… It hurts! Who the hell are you?” Dexter’s face had turned blue, drenching in cold sweat. He continuously slapped on the foot that was stepping on his chest while thoroughly embarrassed to be tackled onto the ground.

However, the force exerted on his chest suddenly increased and the torture had reached new heights, prompting him to beg for mercy out loud. “Let me go… Please let me go. Remove your foot. My ribs are about to break!”

Angela wrapped her arms around herself and observed the commotion. As she watched Dexter beg for mercy like a dog, she realized how stupid she had been to be duped by such a man.

Removing his foot, Richard then punched Dexter in the face, causing blood to gush out of his mouth together with a fallen tooth; the scene was rather gory.

“Ah…” On the verge of passing out from pain, Dexter had a lightbulb moment and went to beg Angela instead. He knelt on the grass as he begged sorrowly, “Please, Angela, tell your bodyguard to stop beating me. Please! I’m not going to do it anymore.”

“You are mistaken. He is not my bodyguard. He is my boyfriend and future husband,” she responded with a smile.

Richard’s fiery eyes instantly softened as he was overjoyed with the titles.

Dexter, who was in so much pain, looked back in surprise at the person who had struck him—a handsome man with a devilish aura. Where did Angela find such a man to be her boyfriend? This had undoubtedly made him jealous.

“I would have beaten you to death if I hadn’t spared your life to throw you into prison.” Richard clenched his teeth coldly, disgusted by Dexter’s threats and hatred against Angela. How did this scum get so lucky to spend those three years with my woman?

At this thought, he wanted to kick Dexter in the shins twice more.

“Angela! Angela, please forgive me!” Shaken like a rat, Dexter was terrified as he nudged toward Angela, but she took two steps back in disgust and exclaimed, “Dexter, you will pay for what you did.”

along with his blackmail so easily. Forget the money; all she had planned to do all along was to collect the evidence and send him

I was just blinded for a moment, but I won’t do it again,” Dexter begged her for mercy with his

will hire the best lawyer and persecute you with the harshest sentence,” Angela declared.

love you. I

blabbering would enrage a certain man. Without a doubt, Richard

those words, Angela could not help but twitch the

know what? I’m going to sue his *ss and

woman squatted down with a smile and said, “Yeah, I told him to do that. What, do you not like

by her words, the fallen man was so terrified that he shifted his body backward. Despite Angela’s portrayal of a young lady’s temperament in front of him, he realized at this point that she could

can rely on your father’s connection to hit me

you sow!” When Angela saw the police car approaching, she smiled and said, “Wait

as fear smeared across his face. “They hit

the station,” the officer said solemnly to Dexter, who

tooth from that… Look! Even my ribcage is shattered!” he screamed angrily. The next second, he was

returned to the car. She was finally satisfied to witness that man’s downfall. If she had wanted

hand hurt?” She turned to face the distraught man

did you end up falling for this jerk in the first place?” Richard inquired, his gaze

screamed quietly, Oh, no. I guess I’m not the only one who knows how to bring up

Let’s just say I was blind… Yes.” Angela quickly acknowledged her

clasped the back of her head. He then leaned forward and kissed her red lips

at first, but then accepted

kisses, Richard pressed his forehead against hers and commanded, “From now

work,”

“Why?” His pupils dilated.

room for my dad and

Annoyed, he planted

mother’s lawyer and filed a lawsuit against Dexter. When Daphne discovered that her daughter

sorting through all of the evidence and handing them over to the lawyer, the family went to Meyers Residence for

and her parents arrived early. She sat on the garden swing while taking in the evening breeze. She wondered

point, Angela was still worried about upsetting her uncle and aunt’s feelings

saw a young couple who had alighted from the car. She could not help

me to introduce my boyfriend, Elton Hemmings,” Annie shyly said

to meet you,” Elton greeted

told me a lot about you.” Angela looked at Elton and realized he and Annie were a

car. Elton’s handsome face became nervous as they exited the car. “Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Meyers,” he politely

Is he really Annie’s longtime crush? At first glance, he appears modest and polite. Ooh, and he

have you here.” A clearly satisfied Jennifer

requested a private conversation

Having said that, Annie turned shy as she boldly grabbed Elton’s arm and

for their previous engagement, I hope that you don’t mind too much of it. All

speechless by Jennifer’s

aunt’s questioning, but she had no idea that her

bothered at all, Aunt Jennifer. I’m grateful to Annie

like Richard a lot. That’s fantastic. Your grandfather has always desired to merge with the Lloyds someday through a blessed marriage. It’s perfect now! Richard is a wonderful child, so please seize this wonderful opportunity. Have you seen the boy Annie brought with her? He’s one of her classmates and I think he looks great with his height and all. The

Jennifer. The most important

Jennifer walked toward the entrance

crimson at this time. Despite the fact

car engine could be

off-road vehicle

He’s here too?

quicker. The car door opened before revealing a tall, handsome man stepping out of the driver’s seat—it was none

gaze met, she returned with a shy smile. He then opened the back seat

sight, she was taken by surprise. This has to be Richard’s grandfather! Meanwhile, the gentle, dignified old man looked at her as

quickly dashed over and took the initiative to greet Phillip, “Hello, Old

man eyed her, then nodded with satisfaction while saying, “You

“Yes, I am.”

that Angela appeared more magnanimous than Annie and had a quieter personality. As such, he found that

all,” Phillip expressed happily. He could not hide his joy as he no longer had to resort to forcing a marriage on his grandson. He finally met a girl he favored and

let me help you.” Angela came over to

his hand. He walked steadily despite

looked at Richard and

grandfather about an hour ago. I wanted to surprise you.” Richard smiled as he opened up his large windbreaker to

heart

progress to the

it would be reasonable to fight for more time with him by progressing to the next stage of their relationship sooner. He came

hand away before walking into the living

voices and the respectful look in their eyes was clearly evident. That was because

was impressive. There was no other family in this country

take a seat.” Gilbert gestured

a seat. Despite his identity in the outside world,

sat together as they whispered to each other. Now that Annie met Richard once again, the infatuation she had for him before had now turned into a different kind of admiration. Besides, she also realized that Angela and Richard made a perfect match as they stood next to

and he had taken all of his well-stored precious wine out of his cellar and placed them all on the table. Richard didn’t seem to be

tolerance for alcohol? I’ve never seen him drink this

face was already glimmering quite red unnaturally. Under the light, he was red all over, even on his temples and in between his brows. Angela couldn’t help but feel her heart race as she looked at him.

Elton’s alcohol tolerance level, so she

the men continued to enjoy their drinks while the younger generation left the

was to enjoy the occasional drink. So, right now, he didn’t really have too much to drink but was busy engrossing in

took Angela’s hand to pull her outside for a breather. At the same time, they bumped into Annie and Elton about to go out for a drive too. “Angela, Richard, we’re leaving now. See you around.” Annie

didn’t refute Annie’s words. Angela merely watched on as their

could tell from the way Annie looked at

around the garden before taking a seat on a bench. There was a slight whiff of alcohol on him

her, “Do you really need to do that

him and lifted her pretty eyes, “Don’t you want to marry me

course I do,” he

she revealed a contented smile. “Since

a hoarse voice, “Angela, could you give me some more time? I need to

to get it done?” Angela blinked and

divulge the details to you, but I have to do it.” There was a firm look in

up straight and she fixed her pretty eyes on him as she tried to catch every expression that flashed across

and he revealed a slight smile. “It’s not dangerous, but it is just

pouted her

because he was lying to her. Instantly, he leaned forward

Angela’s senses were heightened. We’re currently at Grandpa’s house! He doesn’t even

and felt her senses heightened, the

noticed the couple was sharing a

tonight. Perhaps, it was because he had consumed some alcohol

sobered up. He had to send Phillip home because Phillip was too drunk to go home

and her family sent them

So, Angela became the driver of the night and sent her parents home. In the car,

feel happy.”

to be

our future son-in-law is so impressive. Of course, I’m

laughter. Meanwhile, Daphne couldn’t contain her exasperated laughter too. “You should take a look

to express concern about Phillip’s condition. Phillip was a good drinker so he just needed a good

to pick out a gown in preparation for the banquet that

originally intended to get Richard to come over and pick a suit too but after giving him a call, she was

as Angela realized that she was about to meet her future mother-in-law soon, she couldn’t quite

more conservative gown for the occasion tonight. As long as her elegance and beauty

had fair skin and the perfect figure to look good in the different styles of gowns. Soon enough, she picked a slightly shimmery gold evening gown. She also had a makeup artist scheduled to arrive at her place at three in

hadn’t had a good night’s sleep the night before so she took a nap in the afternoon. After waking up from her nap,

makeup session. Her flowing hair was weaved into a crown on her head and it was held in place by a

had on was

to the Meyers mansion, Richard drove a black car and approached. His suit for the night was a slightly more formal-looking one. He had on a dark-colored shirt with a tie and he also had on a suit that fitted well. He looked just like

awaiting his princess date for the night. Meanwhile, Angela walked out with a nude jacket draped on her arms, and

on her face. “Richard, I’ll

Meyers. I’ll definitely take

and Angela reached out to clutch his

and watched their retreating backs. She could practically see them on their wedding day and she couldn’t help tearing up at the thought of

she

surroundings and it felt as if

wasn’t just any ordinary hotel ballroom. The guests invited to the event tonight were parties that Scarlet intended to express her gratitude toward and those guests were made up of the wealthy, the powerful,

one of them was

instantly as soon as they walked in and there was a surprised and

you guys

Ms. Husson.” Angela quickly greeted

so

seem busy. We’ll head inside and take a seat first.” Richard didn’t want

and get a seat. Take good care of Miss Meyers.” Scarlet nodded

heaved a silent sigh as she thought, I wonder whether this girl would be

talk Richard into giving up his current mission. This was the only wish

low voice, “Madam Falkner,