Never Too Far Novel

Angela’s subordinates were puzzled by her outbursts of emotion. Then, when she realized she was in the middle of a meeting, she took a tissue from her assistant to wipe away her tears and said, “The meeting is over for today. Today’s lunch will be on me, so let’s eat together.”

“Wow!” Everyone applauded enthusiastically; ever since she took over this project department, they had been receiving numerous benefits and working in a much more relaxed atmosphere.

Meanwhile, at Daphne’s office, a man in his early forties was sitting across from her. He sported an expensive watch, wore clothing from a well-known brand, and was impeccably dressed. It was Andy Graham, the previous general manager of the project department, who she had just terminated from his position.

“President Meyers, I know that Miss Meyers is your daughter. But, aren’t you worried that your company might be ruined for allowing her to manage such an important department?” Andy asked with a defiant expression.

“Andy, no matter what, she is my daughter. I believe I have a better understanding of my daughter’s potential than you do. After all, aren’t you constantly looking for a new job? I’m just helping you along,” Daphne responded calmly.

“President Meyers, over the course of all these years, I’ve assisted you with a great number of important projects; do you really think it’s appropriate for you to kick away the ladder now?” His eyes had a hint of threat in them, and he continued, “People who act like this often find themselves in trouble.”

“Andy Graham, are you threatening me right now? Since you claim that I am kicking away the ladder, then perhaps we should discuss the various sneaky tricks that you have been pulling behind my back for such a long time. With all of the kickbacks you’ve been receiving, I believe you should be able to afford a brand-new house. What else are you not satisfied with?”

Andy’s face flushed with rage, and he glared at her. “President Meyers, you were lucky enough to walk away from that car accident without any serious injuries. Next time, be extra cautious and aware of your surroundings on the road.”

“Andy Graham! What do you mean by that?” Daphne bellowed.

He sneered. “I just wanted you to be cautious when driving.” Afterward, he slammed the door and left.

Andy had become more daring over the last few years. Furthermore, he had been terminated from his job, so he carried a deep resentment that gave him an inherently vicious personality. However, as he approached the elevator, his eyes lit up as he saw Angela emerge. Angela is stunningly beautiful. In fact, she was so beautiful that evil thoughts occupied his mind, prompting him to reach out and touch her.

Immediately, her assistant appeared before him. “Mr. Graham, what are you doing? We are currently in the company.”

Angela’s face was ice-cold and brimming with rage because her mom had told her about Andy. He had been secretly pocketing kickbacks from the company over the past few years without her mom’s knowledge. Even though her mom terminated him, he frequently came to the office to vent his frustration.

Now, he even intended to take advantage of her. “Andy Graham, you are not welcome here; do not return in the future.”

“Angela, do you think you’re capable of taking over my position, you silly little girl?”

“Why wouldn’t Miss Meyers be able to do it? She will eventually inherit the company,” her assistant retorted.

“My family’s company is no longer your concern,” Angela replied coldly.

“You are stunningly beautiful, Miss Meyers. You are becoming more and more appealing to me.” Following that statement, Andy gave a repulsive lick to his lips.

“I’ll call security if you don’t leave right away,” her assistant warned him.

Andy eventually left after a while. While in the elevator, he kept his gaze fixed on Angela’s slender figure as she walked away and smiled maliciously.

He was furious that Daphne had fired him. He couldn’t persuade her to reverse her decision even after swallowing his pride to beg her. Now, he directed all of his hatred toward Angela. After Daphne’s beautiful daughter is gone, let’s see who is left to inherit the company.

Angela went to her mother’s office to inform her that Richard had safely returned. It appeared that Angela had become more emotionally stable.

Daphne was happy for her as well. “Now you can finally get a good night’s sleep.”

She simply nodded. “I cannot wait to see him.”

“Be patient! Sooner or later, he will return,” Daphne told Angela.

Meanwhile, Captain Anderson and his men escorted Albert home on a private jet bound for a nonstop international flight. Richard, seated on the couch and staring out the windows at the clouds, couldn’t hide his homesickness.

His leg was in a cast, and it wasn’t severely broken, but he still needed to recuperate for some time.

“Who is Miss Meyers, Richard?” Captain Anderson sat opposite him and asked inquisitively.

He responded naturally and with a smile, “My wife.”

“You’re married? Why wasn’t I notified of this?”

“I’ll be getting married when I return this time.”

“You were extremely bold this time. Why did you defy my orders and go after Moccan?”

“Because of what he said.” Richard clenched his fists.

“What did he say?”

“Finally, he said that he would remember me. Initially, I was hesitant to take the risk as well. But his words compelled me to act. Otherwise, the safety of those I hold dear will be in danger,” Richard said with his teeth clenched.

Captain Anderson sighed and remarked, “It’s no surprise that you’d put everything on the line to pursue him. Moccan is also a ruthless person who will go to any length for vengeance. If I were in your shoes, I think I would have done the same thing.”

Yes, Richard realized he needed to make it back to safety right then. However, he was compelled to take this life-threatening risk out of concern for protecting his loved ones.

Angela was wide awake and energized even though it was nearly midnight. An hour before Richard’s flight landed, a car arrived to take her to Scarlet’s house. The two had agreed to go pick him up together at the airport.

Two SUVs were waiting for them when they arrived at Scarlet’s house. Angela and Scarlet were in one car as it moved through the dark night toward the military base airport.

It was fifteen minutes before the landing when Captain Anderson told Richard, “I’ve already contacted the base to get a wheelchair for you.”

Knowing that Angela would be waiting to welcome him, Richard’s dashing brow furrowed, and he asked, “Can you find a crutch for me instead?”

“Are there any differences between crutches and a wheelchair? Crutches will cause you more pain.” Captain Anderson was at a loss for words.

“Yes, there is. People may assume that both of my legs are severely injured if I am in a wheelchair. At least with crutches, I can prove that one of my legs is still fine,” Richard joked.

“You truly are impossible to please.” Captain Anderson snorted lightly and got up to get him crutches.

Angela was restless in the airport lounge, as she paced up up and down. I’ve been told that he fractured his leg. How bad is it? She was desperate to see him.

After ten minutes, there was a commotion at the arrival hall. Scarlet and her husband, Walter, were still seated when she abruptly rose to her feet. Walter reassured her, “Don’t worry, Richard will be arriving shortly.”

“He’s hurt, and I have no idea how bad it is.” She was still apprehensive about her son.

Finally, a group of team members arrived in high spirits with a gray-bearded Albert and were greeted by another team. After they had gone, a new team came in, and Angela’s beautiful eyes kept staring at them. At the same time, she waited with bated breath, only to see Richard appear with crutches.

Even though he moved slowly, the rest of the team followed closely behind him and kept pace with his footstep. The next instant, Angela dashed toward him and gave him a bear hug as he continued down the hall.

He reached out and wrapped his arms around her. “Don’t worry, I’m all right.”

“How bad is your leg injury?” she asked hurriedly.

“You must be Miss Meyers! Richard’s injuries aren’t too serious. He just needs some time to get well,” Captain Anderson said.

“How do you know my name?” she asked, surprised.

“Miss Meyers, our whole team knows your name. After all, you were the reason Captain Lloyd—” One of the forthright members was on the verge of spilling the beans.

Captain Anderson cut him off with a slight cough. “Because Richard informed us that you are his soon-to-be wife. That’s how we learned about you.”

Angela’s lovely face flushed. Does he have to tell everyone about our relationship? She took a step back and grabbed Richard’s arm. “I will invite you all to our wedding.”

“It will be our honor. If we can make it, we’ll definitely go.” Captain Anderson smiled cheerfully before departing with his men.

Even though the superficial injuries near Richard’s brow ridge had scabbed, she felt pain on the inside.

He looked at her as a flood of emotions welled up within him. He would not have survived the avalanche this time if it hadn’t been for the courage and confidence she gave him. So, he loved her and was grateful to her, and his gaze couldn’t help but wander from her face to her lower abdomen.

Angela blinked and then said timidly, “I’ve already taken a test, and I’m not pregnant!”

Astonished, Richard murmured with a series of smiles, “I don’t want you to be pregnant either.”

“Why?” She discovered she was not pregnant after multiple tests, which made her sad and relieved.

“Because I still want to spend more time with just the two of us. I am not prepared to be a dad just yet.” Richard realized they had spent too little time together and wished they had more alone time. He wanted to prepare a home where they could live after marrying and having a baby.

Angela’s face flushed once more at this. Still, she shared his view that they should wait until they had established themselves as a married couple before thinking about the future.

“Hello, Mom and Uncle Walter.” He greeted his mom and stepfather.

“It sounds like you need to get that leg checked out at the hospital. Stop dithering!” Scarlet was worried about him.

“I will schedule a check-up for tomorrow. It’s nothing serious,” Richard reassured her.

how about spending the night

nodded slightly and replied, “Okay.” She not only had a lot to say

the car with her assistance before they returned to the Husson Residence. He and Angela did not speak to one another in the car because the driver was present, but they held each other’s hands very tightly the entire time. She leaned back

childhood, although he rarely spent time there. Tonight, he stayed in, which made Walter very happy. Despite having no children, he wanted to

sent a scrumptious midnight snack to the third-floor living room. Scarlet was concerned that they were all hungry, so she ensured

and as she did so, she felt her love for

admired each and every one of his traits and characteristics. This included his appearance, which all matched her preferences. It was after she had met him that she underwent such a profound transformation. In the past, she was just a spoiled and short-tempered young lady. She only changed after she met him. And at this point in her life, she

just by looking at me?” When Richard looked up at her, he saw Angela leaning her chin on her hand as if he could read her

lips curled into a grin as she exclaimed, “I’m not only full but there’s also something

have lost weight, which he knew must have been the result

as to how I should spend each day.

position back in his country. Now that he had found someone he wanted to

side as best as I can,” Richard assured

“You don’t need to change anything for me; just be yourself. I like you because of your bravery, responsibility, and your patriotic spirit to protect the country. It’s

felt very fortunate to have such an

went back to the room as Angela looked at

at the cast on his leg. “I don’t think I can, but I can wipe myself

help?” She lowered her head and asked

want to help, I think I might

too willing, for he was about to become her husband.

chased

had a black sleeping robe on. Even though his leg prevented him from walking normally, his strong body

out, she was donning a white nightgown that her mother gave her while her

inside the bathroom like, ‘Would leg injuries prevent sexual activities?’ In

very much awake with no hint of exhaustion.

walked to the bed and reached out to her. “Come here,” he uttered with

as he breathed somewhat roughly while lifting her chin out, trying to connect her lips

even think about it. The experts online said that you should

worry, this won’t affect our time together,” the

about to let him have his way, Angela held back

the bed and had him lie down before she went to the other

her into his embrace and was upset as he said,

be so stubborn,” she lectured

are unreliable anyway,”

Angela rejected him outright and pried his arms

is finding it very hard to resist,” Richard begged her. As expected, when the mood

a man if I could resist this? At that moment, he wanted

sustain further injuries as she

to sleep. He was actually quite fatigued, for he haD not been eating or sleeping well these days. Lying beside his

Richard to the hospital for the check up. The doctors told

a betrothal gift. It was a penthouse in the best area of the city. However, she did

place up because she wanted to move in. Although Richard was by no means poor, his job required him to be abroad most of the time, so

when Angela suggested for them to move into her house, the man had a very expressive and somewhat

house. In the end, no matter

a house suitable to live in after our marriage.” It was about time for Richard

made her smile. “Take your time. We’re not in a

and Richard moved into the apartment. Since both sides’ parents had agreed to the marriage, naturally, they would not interfere

be recuperating here with Angela taking care

a rare break in his life, for he had not been so relaxed in a long

where Richard was scheduled to take the cast off three days after. In a very good mood,

have been thinking about the same thing these past few days, which was how he

couple of days, Richard stuck to Angela like a gum, making her realize that once a man became childish, they could act like they were

man in question is the legend amongst soldiers, Richard

the same before the fracture. Still, the

fell

they went to a nearby restaurant before the man urged that he

know what was on his mind? But, she still went along with his

the elevator, she could feel the man radiating his pheromones, making her fear that she might be

by the man the moment they

see the man not kiss her, for he only looked at her gently

could not withstand the tension. His sultry expression made her feel that she might sink deeper

past few days. If not for his injuries, she would not hold herself

kissed her, she

upset at being interrupted

could not accept doing

still chose to go

in Averna International Airport. Watching the people pour out from the airport, they finally found a woman with long hair in a black coat paired with

as the surrounding crowd’s gazes were drawn to her. With fair skin and bright eyes paired with her luscious lips, nobody could divert their eyes away

The woman immediately waved at

had been by her side since Ruka was three years old as she raised

daughter of his closest friend, but due to work, they had to be abroad for long periods of time. Besides that, the country in question was a dangerous one, so they

quickly and hugged Ruka before stating, “You’re even taller than me

her, Ruka responded, “I missed you guys

Looks like you get to live

accompany you two and be a filial

to worry about our lives

well.”

while Ruka and Scarlet were chatting. Even though she was already twenty-three years old, she still acted

the translation department for you and they’ve given you a position as an intern. Take a break for now. You can have a look at it a few days later. You should grab hold of

very glad to have obtained the chance as well since she wanted to be like her parents and be a person that served

always wanted to see Richard?

always been someone that I looked up to. Although I haven’t officially

married, so you’ll have a

Ruka replied, “My sister-in-law must be a gentle

proudly, “You’re very right on that

not grow up by her parents’ side, she still received all the love she needed. This meant that her actions were all genuine and

Walter presents. “Aunt Scarlet and Uncle Walter, these are some presents for the both

anything that

came to inform her upon receiving a call, “Madam, the vice-president mentioned that he wanted to dine

more dishes, then.” Scarlet had not seen

“Is Mr. Ren

to ascend to the position of vice president. Now, he was one of the most influential

“That’s right. Ren is coming over. You two have some catching up to

while soaking in the rain on her way home. While walking, she was knocked over by a man on a bike, which made her bawl even louder. It was then she bumped into Ren, who got down the car and took her home. On the way back, he scolded her harshly, making

then, she had been actively avoiding Ren, for she

was in disbelief as to how he got the position

“Why? Are you afraid

that he’s the vice-president, doesn’t that mean that he would only be

were not related by blood and he was technically not her

You just have to catch up with him during dinner.

have unknowingly

now! I’ll call you when it’s time for dinner,”

flight back home had left her so fatigued that she slept

time when a black sedan slowly drove to

tall figure emerged from the car,

who was trimming the tree, wanted to quickly climb down the ladder to greet him when the ladder tilted to one side due to his hastiness, which caused it to fall toward

stabilized the ladder in time before angrily stating, “You

do apologize, sir. I only wanted to come down and greet you.” The butler was shocked as he merely wanted to pay his

had a calm voice with no signs

the butler even guiltier. The vice-president’s temper really commands

servants in the kitchen, as she wanted to cook Ruka’s favorite dish tonight. With her absolute favorite being the barbeque pork ribs, Scarlet made sure to personally cook for her with lots

The servant informed him, “Yes,

tie, his handsome face

I believe he’ll be back soon. Madam Falkner is in the kitchen cooking for the

and

up and walk around after ten minutes or so since he had been sitting all day in his office. Remembering that there was a study on the second floor and that his brother-in-law had a lot of books there, he wanted

time and was thinking of putting them in the study as she knew that Walter liked to read. That was why half of her suitcase was

books from her

The books in her hand all fell with

Ren saw was a stunning,

and bent

crouched down, wanting to get ahead of him when she saw him picking up the books. However, instead of

a few books

these recently?” Ren looked at the books and

can hand them over to me, Mr.

you,” the man uttered in a low tone

bookshelves