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.”

easily. Forget the money; all she had planned to do all along was to collect the evidence and send him straight

I was just blinded for a moment, but I won’t do it again,” Dexter

lawyer and persecute you with the harshest sentence,” Angela

this. I love you.

man. Without a doubt, Richard booted Dexter to the ground again before yelling angrily, “Not a dirtbag like you deserves to

could not help but twitch

his *ss and make him

smile and said, “Yeah, I told him to do that. What, do you not like that? If you’re not

was so terrified that he shifted his body backward. Despite Angela’s portrayal of a young lady’s temperament in front of him, he

can rely on your father’s connection to hit me whenever

you sow!”

turned to face the cop behind him as fear smeared across his face. “They

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

next second, he was apprehended and taken away from the scene. No one seemed to care regardless of how

to the car. She was finally satisfied to witness that man’s downfall. If she had wanted to dirty her hands, she would have slapped Dexter a few more times

hurt?” She turned to face the distraught

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

the

Let’s just say I was blind… Yes.”

next second, his long arm reached out and clasped the back of her head. He then

at first, but then accepted

hers and commanded, “From now on, there can only be

work,” Angela stated, shaking

“Why?” His pupils dilated.

still have to make room for my dad and grandpa!” she explained

Annoyed, he planted

When Daphne discovered that her daughter had been mistreated, the furious mother demanded to know everything about

them over to the lawyer, the family

arrived early. She sat on the garden swing while taking in the evening breeze. She wondered if it was her uncle and aunt when she noticed someone else

still worried about upsetting her uncle and aunt’s feelings by revealing that Richard

car. She could not help but be surprised that Annie had indeed

Elton Hemmings,”

Elton greeted with a smile, looking

Annie has told me a lot about you.” Angela looked at Elton

became nervous as

Is he really Annie’s longtime crush? At first glance, he appears modest and polite. Ooh, and he is dressed nicely as if he comes from a wealthy family! Her heart was full

here.” A clearly satisfied Jennifer informed her husband, “Bring Elton in! I’ll talk to

requested

said that, Annie turned shy as she

sigh before speaking, “Annie has already told me about you and Richard. As for their previous engagement, I hope that you don’t mind too much of it. All they did was have an ordinary meal and that’s about it. So, I sincerely hope

rendered speechless

questioning, but she had no idea that her aunt would comfort and reassure her instead. It

I’m grateful to Annie for introducing him to

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

right, Aunt Jennifer. The most important thing is

let’s go in!” Jennifer walked toward the entrance after she

crimson at this time. Despite the fact that it

a car engine could be heard unexpectedly, which surprised her. Who else would

noticed a familiar black off-road vehicle approaching

He’s here too?

The car door opened before revealing a tall, handsome man stepping out of the driver’s

deep gaze toward her. As their gaze met, she returned with a shy smile.

surprise. This has to be Richard’s grandfather! Meanwhile, the gentle, dignified old

and took the initiative to greet Phillip, “Hello,

old man eyed her, then nodded with satisfaction while

“Yes, I am.”

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

resort to forcing a marriage on his grandson. He finally

me help you.” Angela came over to

walked steadily despite his age and Meyers Residence was a place he frequented,

resentfully looked at Richard and complained, “Why didn’t you give me a heads up

from your grandfather about an hour ago. I wanted to surprise you.” Richard smiled as he opened up his large windbreaker to wrap her in his arms, seeing

into his embrace. Her heart was pounding as she smelled his strong masculine scent, igniting a certain feeling

progress

reasonable to fight for more time with him by progressing to the next stage of their relationship sooner. He came so late into my life, I guess I’m not selfish for wanting to

before walking into the living

respectful look in their eyes was clearly evident. That was because the Meyers Family had received help from Phillip

There was no other family in this country that was able

here and take a seat.” Gilbert

seat. Despite his identity in the outside world, he was just the younger generation in today’s

and Annie 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.

each other. Joshua was exceptionally happy today and he had taken all of his well-stored precious wine out of his cellar

thought to herself, How’s his tolerance for alcohol? I’ve never

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

Elton’s alcohol tolerance level, so she started to get

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

At the same time, they bumped into Annie and Elton about to go out for a drive too. “Angela,

Angela blushed but she didn’t refute Annie’s words.

from the way Annie looked at

garden before taking a seat on a bench. There was a slight whiff of alcohol on him and Angela snuggled close to him as she

his head to look at her, “Do you really need to do that

him and lifted her pretty eyes, “Don’t you

course I do,” he replied

smile. “Since you do,

voice, “Angela, could you give me some more time? I need to get something done

need to get it done?” Angela blinked and

can’t divulge the details to you, but I have to do it.” There was a firm look in Richard’s eyes and it seemed

straight and she fixed her pretty eyes on him as she tried to catch every expression

Richard had a relaxed front and he revealed a slight smile. “It’s not dangerous, but it is just going to take some

her red

to her. Instantly, he leaned

at Grandpa’s house! He doesn’t even bother to take

more Angela panicked and felt her senses heightened,

one noticed the couple was sharing a passionate moment on the bench in

passionate than ever to her tonight. Perhaps, it was because he

Phillip home because Phillip was too drunk to go home

and her

Angela became the driver of the night and sent her parents home. In the car, she heard Daphne complain, “Why

feel happy.” Gilbert chuckled

to

such a great match and our future son-in-law is so

that moment, Angela—who is currently driving—couldn’t contain her laughter. Meanwhile, Daphne couldn’t contain her

drinker so

was a Friday, she had an appointment to pick out a gown in preparation for the banquet

too but after giving him a call, she was told that he was occupied so he

was about to meet her future mother-in-law soon,

has required an elegant yet slightly more conservative gown for the occasion tonight. As long as her elegance and beauty could be showcased by the gown, the

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 the afternoon to put on her makeup

a nap in the afternoon. After waking up from her nap, she was well-rested

short while, Richard would come to pick her up. So, she started on her makeup session. Her flowing hair was weaved into a crown on her head and it was held in place by a simple pearl headpiece at the back of her head. There were no other embellishments necessary as her

simple and refreshing makeup she had on was

His suit for the night was a slightly more formal-looking one. He had on a dark-colored shirt with a tie

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

over with a smile on her face. “Richard, I’ll hand over Angela to you

definitely take

voice and expression gave one a safe feeling and Angela reached out to clutch his arm as she turned to say to Daphne,

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

As she lowered herself to enter the car, he placed his hand on the door

surroundings and it felt as if an air of romance had descended upon the entire

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

each one of them was honored to

them instantly as soon as they walked in and there was a surprised and excited look on

guys are finally

Angela quickly greeted

be Richard’s girlfriend, Angela. You’re so pretty.” Scarlet instantly took a liking

first.” Richard didn’t want to

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

wonder whether this girl would be able to stop Richard from

was ultimately one of Scarlet’s agenda tonight. She was determined to get Angela to talk Richard into giving up his current mission.

woman strode over quickly to stand by Scarlet as she reported in a low voice, “Madam Falkner, the