Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1221-1230

Queenie drove her own car and zipped past the traffic. She was feeling different that day. In just two days, her life changed, and it was all because she ran into Nigel.

When she stepped into the hotel lobby, all the receptionists almost gawked. They couldn’t believe this gorgeous and elegant lady was the Queenie they knew.

She had brand-name goods all over her, and the Chanel bag on her arms was the latest model of the season. Even her heels were the latest model of some big-name brand, but they didn’t look showy on Queenie. She was just so gorgeous, they couldn’t even feel jealous about what she was wearing.

“Morning, Yelena,” Queenie said.

“We almost couldn’t recognize you, Queenie.”

Just then, Queenie’s phone rang, and her heart started thumping when she saw who called. “Hello?”

“Where are you?” Nigel demanded.

“I’m in the lobby. Coming right over.”

“Thirty-eighth floor.”

“Right away.” Queenie said bye to the receptionists and went into the elevator.

“I Googled her. Guess what I found?” a receptionist asked.

“What?”

“She’s Brandon Silverstein’s daughter. Her father’s a billionaire.”

Oh, no wonder she’s Nigel’s relative. So she’s from a rich family as well.

Queenie went all the way up to the thirty-eighth floor. The whole story was made up of offices, and Nigel’s office was in the innermost part of the story. It was spacious and modern.

Nigel was wearing a black shirt and black pants. Unlike his usual self, he looked like a dark knight, and he was staring at her. She looks like a proper lady today. It suits her status.

“Happy to be of service, Nigel.” She approached him with a smile and bowed.

He observed her and was more than happy with her attire, and then he led her to her office. “I’ll take you to your workplace.”

Queenie followed him out and entered an office with a big french window inside. There was a spot for her, and the desk next to her belonged to the other assistant.

“This is Cecily. Try to get along,” Nigel introduced.

Queenie quickly smiled at her. “Hello.”

“This is Queenie, my new assistant. Get along with her,” Nigel told Cecily.

There was a warm smile in Cecily’s eyes. “Of course, sir.” Cecily had been working as Nigel’s personal assistant for two years. She was a caring woman, and at twenty-eight years of age, she was capable and mature enough to handle things.

Nigel looked at the time. “Time for a meeting. You ladies get to know each other.”

The moment he left, Cecily’s smile turned into a slight scowl, and she turned to look at Queenie. “Queenie, is it? You’ll be handling the files. I’ll deal with Mr. Manson’s personal life.”

“Sure.” Queenie blinked. Oh, she prepared the clothes for me back in Nigel’s house. I should thank her.

Cecily adjusted her glasses and said solemnly, “There is one rule you must remember: don’t get any ideas about the boss. We’re not allowed to date him. That’s the rule.”

Queenie blinked again. “I understand.”

Cecily gave her another look. “Next time, just come in regular attire. You look too much like a princess in this one. How are you supposed to work if you stand out so much?”

Queenie nodded. “I’ll keep that in mind.”

“If the boss’ girlfriend sees you in this attire, she might fire you just because she doesn’t like it,” Cecily added.

That made Queenie curious. “Mr. Manson has a girlfriend?”

“Why do you want to know? Do you think you have a chance?” For some reason, Cecily didn’t like Queenie from the first moment she saw her. Maybe it was because of her looks, or maybe because she was wearing brand-name goods all over. Cecily just didn’t like her.

Queenie quickly waved her hands. “No, of course not.”

“Only uber-rich ladies are worthy of the boss’ love. We’re just the little guys, so give up. His girlfriend was still sleeping in when I sent a set of female clothes to his house, or I would have seen what she looked like if she was awake.”

Queenie’s eyes went wide. “Wait. When did you go to his house again?”

“Yesterday morning.” Cecily rested her chin on her hand. Three days ago, Nigel told her to send a set of clothes over to his house. She thought there must be a lady in Nigel’s house for him to make that request, so she picked some clothes and lingerie from the hotel store and sent them over to his place.

Queenie held her forehead. Oh god, that was me. Cecily thinks I’m Nigel’s girlfriend. “You probably took it the wrong way. She probably isn’t Mr. Manson’s girlfriend.” I need to explain myself.

“She spent two nights at the boss’ place. Of course she’s his girlfriend. I’ve worked as his assistant for two years, and that was the first time a girl was staying over,” Cecily answered adamantly.

Queenie was amused, but she knew arguing was useless, so she smiled. “Anything for me to do?” she asked.

Cecily placed a stack of files on her table. “Turn the PC on and log into the hotel system. I’ll teach you how to handle these.”

“Sure.” She was happy she had something to do.

Cecily had a lot more time on her hands now with Queenie around. She suddenly felt like having coffee. “You free? Get some coffee for us.”

“Sure.” Queenie was enthusiastic about her first job, and she wasn’t averse to doing more work, so she agreed swiftly.

“You need to finish these today. It’s almost the cutoff for the monthly payroll. We can’t delay any longer.”

Queenie was a little surprised. I’ve been working for twenty minutes and I only got through two pages. There’s a stack here. Can I even finish these on time? I think I might have to do overtime. Queenie went and bought some coffee. And she paid it out of her own pocket.

Nigel had lunch with the top brass after the meeting and went for golf in the afternoon. Work hours were already over when he came back to the hotel.

Cecily clocked out on time, leaving Queenie working alone.

Queenie was typing really slowly from the lack of experience in computer work. What was more, she wasn’t too good with numbers, so she had to double or triple check. Work was going at a snail’s pace for her.

Nigel emerged from the elevator. He was just here to get some files, but when he went by the office, he noticed the lights were still on, and there were sounds of someone typing on the keyboard. Nigel took a look and saw someone sitting in front of the computer and typing as slow as a sloth. Queenie? “Why are you still here?” he asked.

Queenie almost had a heart attack. Everyone on this floor should have left. She was the only one working overtime, and him suddenly calling out to her almost scared the living daylights out of her.

But she heaved a sigh of relief when she saw who it was. Her eyes felt dry, so she rubbed them. She then picked the files up and waved them in the air. “Doing overtime.”

He approached her and took a seat beside her. “Do you really work so slow?”

“This is my first job. I have no experience at all.” Queenie typed a few strings of numbers and huddled closer to the screen so she could confirm it was the right number.

Nigel stared at her in awe. Any boss would feel annoyed seeing her work so slowly. She spent a whole day just transferring these files’ info into the system?

Queenie turned around. “So why did you come back?”

“Pack your stuff and clock out. Leave these for Cecily. You’re coming with me for all the appointments I have to handle.” And then he asked, “Did you have dinner already?”

“No. Oh, I owe you a few dinners, so this one’s on me.” She smiled and stood up, but then her calves cramped up from her sitting too long.

“God, my legs are cramped.” She held the edges of the table and sat back down, massaging her calves.

Man, she’s a princess. She’s not suited for work. She’d be better off as a wife… Holy sh*t. Did I just consider marrying her? Nigel froze up for a moment.

“Help me up, Mr. Manson,” Queenie pleaded.

He extended his hand, and she held it like a crutch as she stood up. Queenie took a few steps, but her legs were still numb.

“Don’t come to work tomorrow,” Nigel blurted.

Queenie stared at him. “Why?”

not a good assistant.

lip. “Fine, I quit. I don’t think I’m fast enough for the job. I don’t wanna waste

at the office’s doorstep, and he came out holding a document. The moment he saw her, a smile curled his lips. She was beautiful, curvy, and sweet to the eyes. The light that shone on her almost made her look like an angel, and there was not an ounce of darkness in her eyes. Purity was all that

ladies. Nigel narrowed his eyes calmly, but there was a hint of admiration in

and he asked, “Did you drive

“Yeah.”

my

thereafter Nigel drove them to a restaurant he picked. Queenie was starving. She had cafeteria food that afternoon, but it wasn’t filling.

Every woman would put on the act of elegance when they were in his presence, but only she would show him her real self. She doesn’t want

this moment, her phone rang. She picked it

other. Don’t give me any trouble this Friday,” Leslie

“Listen here, Leslie. Bonnie is

“You’re giving your

than happy to bless you two. Not like I ever liked you anyway,

you hooked up with

“None of your business.”

too highly of you. Bonnie told me you spent a few nights in his house, and I thought you didn’t do anything with

and she wanted to curse, but Leslie had already hung up.

down and nodded. “Yeah. This Friday.” It’s still embarrassing. How should I make

and she stared at Nigel. Stupidly, she asked,

ask?” He

come with me to the calling off of my engagement

kind of appointment. He refused, “I don’t have time,

you can get something from this. I can treat you

as I help you out?” He narrowed

and within my abilities.” She added, “Not gonna sleep

owe me. And you can’t say no when I wanna cash in.” One meal for a favor from her. This

looking forward to Friday, but now she was. Not gonna let those b*tches take all the spotlight during Friday’s dinner. I’ll show up with Nigel and tell everyone that I dumped him and not

for. She looked at Nigel. When did he do that? Great. Now I

what Nigel did when they came out, but he drove her straight back to the company so she could drive

toward her million-dollar

watched as she revved her car up and drove away from the car park. She rolled her window down and waved at

protecting his princess. His car was just a few yards away from

For some reason, she felt safe. When they finally went down different roads, she felt

that she was fired on the first day of work, but she was also happy that he would be helping her out on Friday. Feels like

and bade her parents good night before heading to her room. When she passed by Bonnie’s room, she overheard her talking. Bonnie didn’t

you’re calling off the

like it’s Leslie.

thing Queenie did when she woke up the next day was look at the time. Eight-fifty? She froze for a few moments. Oh no, I’m gonna be late! She

pulled her hair back and lay back down. She wanted to sleep, but sleep wouldn’t come to her. In the end, she got out of bed and washed herself

down when she heard Bonnie say, “Aw, please, Dad. Take me with you. I wanna learn

Come with me, but you might get

won’t get exhausted. I’ll learn as much as I can so I can take over in the future,” she said

pumped up, Miss Bonnie,” a servant

father’s daughter,”

servant served her breakfast. This servant practically raised her, and she said gently, “You should go to the company and learn some management

for the inheritance. Aside from the masters of the house who seemed to be oblivious about everything, the servants could see what was going on. From the moment Bonnie came home, she had been trying

a sip of the chicken soup and smiled. “Your chicken soup is getting better now,

the same soup for ages. You must be

get tired of your soup.”

Ever since Bonnie came back, Courtney’s job got harder. She just kept complaining about

Queenie assured her. It’s Thursday today. The dinner’s tomorrow,

was sorting her items out in the afternoon. When she opened her jewelry box and noticed that her earrings

learning how to manage a company, she was there to get some money out of

she had to get a few dresses for the occasion. Even though she didn’t want to get engaged to Leslie, she still had to look better

took my earrings away, didn’t you? Give

her arms and sneered. “And

else would

When they need to clean it.” Bonnie

and defended themselves, “We

that they won’t. I can’t say the same about you, so hand. Them. Over,” Queenie

you were a kid. All I took were some earrings, and you’re lecturing me about it? I needed to pair them up with my dresses, and I didn’t want to go

same rhetoric. She would relent in the past, but not now. Not when she knew about Bonnie’s true colors. If she kept relenting and giving in, Bonnie would just keep pushing her

yours and what’s mine is mine. Don’t even think about touching anything of mine, let alone taking it away from me.” Queenie stared at Bonnie with a pair of steely

sneered, “Isn’t it just a few pairs of lousy earrings?

floor and heard Bonnie flinging the door open before heading to her jewelry case. She took out four pairs of earrings and threw them onto the couch. “Here! You

out. “Pick them up and hand them to

for a second before snorting. “As if I’d do

teach you some manners. From now on, this house isn’t the place where you can play your silly mind

going against Queenie. “You? Teach me manners? What a joke. What makes

it was easy enough for her to pin Bonnie to the floor by resting her knee against Bonnie’s neck. She pressed Bonnie’s arms against the floor and warned icily, “Bonnie Silverstein,

you don’t want me around and that you hate me because I

like you and don’t want

exerted nearly choked Bonnie. Her face and neck turned red as she screamed, “I can’t breathe! Let go

bring the girls some fruits, and she jumped in fright when she saw the two

be doing this, Miss Queenie!”

Lowman. Some people deserve to be taught a

Meanwhile, Bonnie was in so much agony that her

for air as the flames of resentment in her eyes burned brighter. “Queenie, I’ll remember this. From now on, only one of us will get to stay in

She longed to have a loving relationship with her sister and she didn’t want a sister who went against her at

pitiful to gain their sympathy. Bonnie used every means possible to torment Queenie. That night, Bonnie cried her eyes dry and complained to Brandon and Maggie about how Queenie bullied her in the

had no idea how frightened I was when she pressed down on

anyone see this?” Queenie calmly ate her food. “Please prepare some evidence before making wild accusations

Queenie stooping to trickery. She pointed at

table. She stiffened as Bonnie commanded her to come over. “Come here! You’re my witness. You saw Queenie kneeling

see anything like that,

she glowered at Courtney. The look in her

want to drag Courtney into this, so she turned to her parents and said, “Mom, Dad, I did say a few words to Bonnie this afternoon. She took my earrings so I wanted to tell her that taking someone else’s belongings without asking

nodded in agreement once he heard that and turned to Bonnie. “Bonnie, Queenie did the right thing this time. In the future, you should ask your sister first before you take any of

hand this time, so her only choice

you a credit card? You can just buy whatever

bit her lip. “I just didn’t want

I’m guessing that they cost at least 10 thousand!” Queenie

darkly. “Queenie, Dad approved my

Let’s just have

glanced at Courtney before secretly tugging a strand of hair off and

this? Is it a strand of hair?” A few moments later, just as Bonnie started drinking her soup, she purposely spooned

and Bonnie immediately wrapped the hair up in a piece of tissue before tossing it onto

defended herself. “Mr. and Mrs. Silverstein, I always wear a hat whenever

trying to imply that it was my hair?” Bonnie

hair that was thrown onto the table. She got up and came over to pick up the tissue with the

would come over and continue to expose her. “You’re just harboring resentment that Mrs. Lowman didn’t act as your witness just now. You wanted

gratitude. Although she knew that Bonnie was setting her up on purpose,

that Bonnie was just a little spoiled, but

and walked off, not forgetting to

into Maggie’s arms and moaned about being hated by everyone. She also talked about how much she

after all that. Even though Bonnie had made

It was Friday morning.

to the house with a bouquet of red roses, but Bonnie hid in her room and refused to see him. It was Brandon who welcomed him into the

off the engagement with Queenie and get engaged to Bonnie

we want as well.” Brandon nodded. He was beginning to realize that he and his wife couldn’t control how

to see Bonnie. He missed

by the incessant noise. She opened her door and looked at Leslie who was standing in

with Bonnie?” Leslie was at a loss. It was as if Bonnie had suddenly changed into a whole new person overnight. She didn’t care about

pastime was to steal anything that Queenie wanted. If Queenie didn’t want it anymore, then Bonnie lost interest in it too. It

Bonnie was fantasizing

all dolled up, and when she spotted Leslie, she felt a little turned off. “I told you not

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