Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1251-1260

“Can’t I yell my feelings?” Queenie couldn’t keep her emotions bottled up any longer.

“Go ahead and yell all you like!” Nigel smiled.

Reaching up, she cupped her hands around the sides of her mouth, faced the sea stretching out into the horizon before her, and screamed at the top of her lungs. “Ahhh!!!”

It felt as though she had finally found an outlet to vent all the anger and frustration she suffered throughout the past year. She even had tears in her eyes after screaming a few times in quick succession.

“Come on! Why don’t you join me?” she suggested to the man standing behind her.

Nigel rarely did such things, but he couldn’t help being dragged along by her. When she let out another scream, he finally set aside his pride as a young master.

“Ahhh!!!” he yelled to his heart’s content.

After they were done yelling their hearts out, Queenie abruptly burst into laughter. It was at this moment that she stepped on a stone and lost her footing. In response, she instinctively threw herself into his arms and held onto him tightly.

At the same time, his long arms reached out to wrap around her waist to help her regain her footing.

She was still a little out of breath when she suddenly realized that the face of the man standing beside her was more attractive than the setting sun. Thus, she couldn’t help staring at him blankly for a few seconds.

In his eyes, her hair was slightly disheveled from the sea breeze. Despite her wind-blown hair, her eyes were incredibly bright and clear while her cherry-red lips were moist and glistening. It almost seemed as though she was silently inviting him to ravish her.

Queenie’s pretty face abruptly heated up in embarrassment when she realized what was going through his mind at this moment. Nevertheless, she only blinked once before she obediently closed her eyes.

Nigel smiled slightly at the sight. Leaning down, he lightly pressed his thin lips against her scarlet lips.

Her lips felt like a drug that enticed him into addiction. Once he had a taste of her lips, he couldn’t bring himself to pull away again.

On the other hand, she finally had her first experience of a passionate kiss. Her thick long hair fluttered in the sea breeze and wrapped around them. Meanwhile, the kiss became even more intense and passionate.

A brief period passed before he finally released her. They pressed their foreheads together, gasping and out of breath. Her pretty face looked rather flustered. Moreover, it felt as though their heartbeats were resonating with each other.

It was also Nigel’s first time having feelings for somebody else. He discovered that the emotions swirling in him were completely different from the feelings he had when he first came across Anastasia.

The stark disparity allowed him to clearly distinguish between these two emotions. His feelings for Anastasia had been nothing more than a sense of gratitude. Conversely, the feelings he experienced at this moment—the feelings he had for Queenie—were actual feelings of love. They stemmed from a sense of possessiveness that rose from the bottom of his heart, telling him that he could not afford to lose her again.

Likewise, Queenie was also experiencing a violent turbulence in her heart at this moment. When she first got engaged to Leslie, she had believed that she was deeply in love with him. It was not until now that she understood what it truly meant to be in love with somebody else.

Love was the emotion she experienced at this moment—it was the feeling of opening her heart to somebody without considering the consequences and choosing instead to fully accept and trust the other party.

“Let’s date!” Nigel’s fiery gaze locked onto the woman in his arms.

She once mentioned that she would take this matter into consideration, but at this moment, she nodded without hesitation and responded with a smile. “Okay.”

The sunset gradually disappeared into the horizon, and their surroundings became dark. Thus, he drove her back to the main road.

They drove for another ten minutes. Finally, they went around a corner and came to a hotel that resembled a crystal palace rising from the boundless sea under the vast starry sky. The hotel was overflowing with a sense of elegance and luxury; it was like a lighthouse on the sea that would never be extinguished.

Queenie was shocked. I can’t believe this is part of his family’s hotel business! The prices here are not something ordinary people can even hope to afford!

The sports car came to a halt in front of the hotel. Under the darkness of night, the blue landscape lights that shone across the parking lot resembled a feast of lights. The luxury car stood in the midst of these lights, like a luxury car on display.

She got out of the car, feeling a little confused about the direction. At this moment, a large yet strong hand reached out and firmly held her hand. “Come with me.”

They walked into the luxurious lobby, and the manager immediately came over to greet them. “Mr. Manson, you’re here.”

“Yes. I came here to relax, not to work.” Nigel replied.

The manager secretly breathed out a sigh of relief. Thank God. There’s nothing scarier than an unannounced inspection by Mr. Manson.

The manager had noticed that Nigel was holding hands with a woman. It was a sight he had never seen before. Likewise, the beautiful receptionists at the front desk stared at Queenie in envy. It had to be said that all the unmarried ladies working at the hotels in Averna regarded pursuing Nigel as their ultimate goal in life.

With that in mind, how could this woman who walked into the hotel while holding hands with him not arouse their envy and jealousy?

Nigel had a private suite in this hotel for his exclusive use. It was part of the special treatment that he enjoyed thanks to his family—all the hotels under the management of the Manson Group had a presidential suite that was exclusively set aside for his use.

Bonnie was having dinner at the Silverstein Residence while listening to the conversation between her parents. All of a sudden, her mother said something that made her choke on her food.

“Queenie just informed us that she’s not coming home tonight. That girl is a grown-up now. It looks like we can’t treat her like a child and control her decisions anymore.”

Bonnie looked up and exclaimed, “Mom, aren’t you going to make Queenie come home?”

Maggie decided to respect her elder daughter’s decision. “Forget it. Just leave her be!”

Bonnie secretly clenched her fists at those words. Is that to say that Queenie is free to do as she pleases now? She is free to date Nigel without inhibitions?! She won’t be tied down by parental constraints anymore?!

Inside the hotel, Nigel guided Queenie to the restaurant on the highest floor. As soon as they walked into the restaurant, a sweet voice rang out in surprise. “Hi, Nigel.”

Queenie glanced in the direction of the woman who called out Nigel’s name and immediately recognized the woman. That woman was Lina Perez, one of the main members among the wealthy who once studied abroad and the daughter of a leading electronics manufacturer in Averna.

He glanced in that direction without much interest. Meanwhile, Lina got up from her chair and greeted him enthusiastically.

“Nigel, why don’t you join us for dinner?” she asked while pointing at the table she came from.

Queenie felt her heart sinking when she heard the invitation, and the first thought that popped up in her mind was: Please don’t let us share a table! Fortunately, an arm suddenly draped itself around her shoulder at this moment. It was followed by a deep voice. “I’m sorry. I would like to have a private dinner with my girlfriend.”

Lina’s gaze immediately shifted from Nigel’s face to Queenie, and she stared at Queenie incredulously. This ordinary-looking woman actually caught Nigel’s eyes?!

Whether in terms of appearance, figure, or family background, Nigel was one of the most sought-after bachelors in Averna. As such, he had become the prey that many unmarried wealthy young ladies were eyeing hungrily. They had exhausted every means available in order to marry into the Manson Family, but he had never given any of them the slightest chance to succeed in their endeavors.

Lina was one of those young ladies.

Her emotions at this moment were extremely complicated and tainted by jealousy. In order to pursue him, she had used all sorts of methods to inquire about his preferences and tried her best to make herself into the kind of woman he liked.

Despite her best efforts, she suddenly learned that a woman who was incomparable to her in every way had become Nigel’s girlfriend. It was a direct insult to her.

“I don’t think I’ve met this lady before! What is your name?” she inquired with a smile.

“Hello, my name is Queenie Silverstein.” Queenie greeted politely. Lina might not know her, but she knew Lina.

There was a smile on Lina’s face, but the smile did not reach her eyes. She simply said, “I see. Well then, I won’t disturb your dinner with each other.”

After saying that, she returned to her seat. Meanwhile, Nigel escorted Queenie to the best seat in the restaurant. It was a seat by the window that had been specially reserved for them.

When Queenie sat down, she felt several jealous gazes shooting toward her from the direction of Lina’s table. Although she calmly accepted their resentment, it was the first time she fully understood that becoming Nigel’s girlfriend was an extremely stressful matter.

Lina picked up her phone and dialed a series of numbers. Then, she spoke to the person on the other end of the phone with great resentment. “Investigate a woman for me. Her name is Queenie Silverstein.”

After she finished speaking, she hung up immediately. The other women sitting around her immediately leaned over and whispered in low voices. “Lina, she doesn’t compare to you in any way! In my opinion, there’s nothing worthy about her except for the fact that she seems to be two years younger than you!”

“That’s right! She doesn’t have the charm to fascinate Mr. Manson!”

“She must have used some sort of vicious and dirty trick! Lina, don’t give up! Whether or not she can become the young mistress of the Manson Family remains unknown!”

“That’s right! You are more qualified to be the young mistress of the Manson Family than her!”

Thanks to the adulation of her friends, Lina cheered up slightly. It was true that she had such confidence in herself. She fixed her gaze on Queenie, who was sitting under the light. She looks so innocent and naïve. I’m sure she won’t be a match for me.

Queenie was happily eating away when she suddenly recalled her family matters. She immediately became preoccupied with the heavy emotions weighing down on her heart.

Nigel noticed the change in her mood and placed her favorite snack on her plate. “Don’t worry about those frustrating matters when you’re with me.”

“My younger sister has always been a troublemaker ever since she entered the family. I’m worried that she might cause some sort of trouble that would prevent my parents from living their lives peacefully.” She propped her chin on her hand and continued, “If I had known earlier, I would have arranged for her to be engaged to Leslie. If only I had met you a few days later…”

He narrowed his eyes in confusion. “Why? What would change if you met me a few days later?”

She snapped back to the present and quickly smiled reassuringly. “It’s nothing.”

married Leslie. However, she immediately changed her goals after meeting Nigel and cruelly threw

distressed when he saw her troubled expression. I’m sure she suffered

“Are you sleepy?”

“I’m not.”

ride on the sea after

smiled, feeling grateful that he was trying

a glass of red wine in her hand.

a non-alcoholic beverage, but she raised her glass to the toast. All of a sudden, Lina leaned against the back of Nigel’s chair in an

raised his sharp eyebrows slightly and replied flatly, “I don’t mix with those people

at Queenie. The reason why she mentioned these things was

sensitive person was bound to feel jealous or imagine something outrageous upon hearing those words, and men hated women who

was why Lina had

fool. She understood the meaning behind Lina’s words and realized that Lina had a crush on Nigel. In fact, all the women sitting at the same table

drink and admired the scenery outside the window while pretending to be indifferent toward the

was annoyed that his dinner with Queenie was being interrupted. He turned to Lina and bluntly said, “Miss Perez, I

won’t disturb you any longer. My friends are beckoning to

excuse and returned to her seat. Not long afterward, Nigel and Queenie stood up and left the restaurant

glanced at the caller ID

information you wanted. It has already been sent to your

the messages on her phone. A document related to Queenie’s background information entered her

the daughter of a century-old family business. It would seem that Queenie simply kept a relatively low profile and her family

Nevertheless, there was one

to make sure that she won’t get him easily either.” She angrily

yacht himself since he had plenty of experience. On the other hand, Queenie stood beside him. It

yacht down and pulled her over to the steering wheel. Then, he circled her with both arms around the sides of her waist and pressed his strong chest firmly against her

feeling exhilarated. Sure enough, all her worries from before had vanished into nothing. Her heart was currently overflowing

I know how to steer the yacht now!” After driving the yacht

breeze toyed with her long

of his mouth lift in response. They stopped the yacht in the middle of the calm sea

Sitting here in the middle of the sea, she was in very high spirits. There was nothing that

her. Nigel was caught

arm suddenly snaked around her waist and prevented her from moving.

those words. How could I dare to pin him

their heads illuminated the world with a silvery light. The light from the yacht also shrouded around them. The man’s handsome face was the preference of most women—masculine yet delicate. In particular, the lines of his perfect jawline were sharper than her entire

as though he was swallowing nervously. She blushed and tried

and her lips

wicked smile flickered in his eyes, and the kiss deepened. She was kissed so deeply that she couldn’t breathe, and her body became a little numb and weak as a

could sense her fear. It had gotten late, and the waves had indeed

in his arms, Queenie nodded in response. It was true that she

into the cabin and drove back toward the hotel’s

touched solid ground, she felt extremely relieved. Sure

phone rang with the sound of a message coming in. She picked up her phone and saw that it was a

the pieces of jewelry that Leslie gave you is missing. It’s nowhere to be found. I suspect that it was most likely stolen by the servants, so I asked our

reading the message, she immediately felt very annoyed. The servants in their house had been serving them for at least five to six years and would never take anything that did not belong to them. Therefore, she was certain that Bonnie had taken this missing piece of jewelry and

were the

jewelry. You can’t be suspecting somebody from our family, right? I suspect that Courtney took the jewelry. I heard her daughter is about to enter college. I’m sure she doesn’t have the money to

Courtney had refused to testify for Bonnie previously? Is that why she

not wish for Courtney to be wrongfully accused, so she

don’t you come back right

to respond to the messages. She knew exactly what Bonnie had in mind—Bonnie simply did not want her to

to return home

taking a shower, she wore a bathrobe and left her room for a drink of water. She discovered that Nigel had also taken a shower. He was standing by the railings

upon hearing

Her bare face without makeup remained as beautiful

discovered that her clean and beautiful appearance without any makeup charmed him more than the alluring and attractive aura she exuded when she had makeup on her face. At this

need to go home early tomorrow morning.

she has never had a moment to

you home?”

in response to his question. “No need. I’ll go home and deal with it

your sister cause

at the man under the moonlight, she felt the desire to monopolize him. Hence, she did not wish to bring him home and give

it’s you,

to overflow in her chest. Just hearing those words from him was enough to give

sleep. You should also go to bed early!” she said

her, so his long arm clasped her wrist and pulled her toward him. She fell into his arms, her heart thundering wildly in her chest.

other in silence… Queenie did not know why or how, but she couldn’t stop herself

“Achoo…”

man froze

his face was covered in

that she wanted to dig a hole in the ground and jump inside. Why is he always the

you a towel…” She desperately wanted to run

his eyes told her that there was no way she could

coolly wiped his face with his sleeve and pressed her against the balcony railing to punish her slightly for what she had

lost the strength in her legs. After realizing how dangerous this man

with his slender fingers. Despite enjoying the feeling of kissing her, he

to disturb Nigel’s sleep, and she was concerned about the servant named Courtney. After all, she could

known Courtney for seven or eight years by now. She had long since considered Courtney as part of her family, so seeing that Courtney was being falsely incriminated by Bonnie made Queenie both

room door and planned to step out quietly, she was surprised to discover a figure sitting

was already neatly dressed. It was obvious that

you awake? It’s only 7:30 AM.” She was so surprised that her

sipping on a cup of hot coffee. He was a person who attached great importance to the quality of his sleep,

gotten up early this morning just

and she suddenly

he dialed a number on his phone. “Please deliver breakfast

table in front of a floor-to-ceiling window so that they could enjoy their breakfast while admiring the morning sun and the sea view outside

breakfast with Nigel, her phone rang shrilly. It was a phone call

“Hello, Mom.”

pieces of jewelry yesterday? Where did you place the jewelry before you left the house yesterday? Bonnie claims that there are only three pieces of jewelry left.

about this when I get home. I’m

come back as soon as possible! Bonnie has already called the police, claiming that Courtney

“Have the police arrived?’

they will come

huge scandal so that the entire world knows about our dirty laundry? Our parents have

that she was anxious to go home. The excellent sports car streaked forward like a swift warhorse as soon as the tires hit

When they arrived at the gates of the Silverstein Residence, Queenie turned to look at the man wearing sunglasses beside her and said, “Mr. Manson, why don’t you go back and sleep a little longer? You must be tired after waking up so early today and

was the mastermind behind this incident. Even if

let me rest in your home for a short while before asking me to leave.” After

sight of his bloodshot eyes left her feeling too sorry to let him continue driving, so she could only nod

the small door and guided Nigel into her house. Before they could enter the hall, they heard Courtney’s voice. She seemed to be begging somebody. “I really did not steal Miss Queenie’s jewelry! I did not steal anything! Please do

are you accusing me of taking them? When Leslie delivered the jewelry to the house last night, you were the only person on duty in the house. Isn’t that right!? Your husband is a gambling addict, and your daughter is about to enter college. You are in desperate need of money. Who knows? Maybe you’ve already pawned off

could this voice belong to other

steal anything! Miss Bonnie, please don’t wrongly accuse me like this! I’ve worked for the Silverstein Family for so long, and I know the rules very well. Besides, I am not a petty

admit to your wrongdoings now. Once

moment, she was covering her face and wailing in fright. It was obvious that she was very scared. Moreover, her body was exuding

being a thief at

this moment. Lifting her head, she caught sight of Queenie and immediately reacted as though she had seen her life’s savior. She ran over from the hall, knelt

a queen. However, she hastily straightened her body to a ladylike posture when she saw the man standing behind Queenie. She also replaced her ferocious expression with a sweet look on her face, transforming her appearance into that of

Courtney seemed to have aged a couple of years overnight. Thus, Queenie felt a little distressed by the sight and quickly stretched out

kindest and nicest girl I’ve ever met in my life!” Courtney stood up and wiped away her tears while feeling

on the couch. Her expression was very innocent; it was almost as if the harsh and grating voice from earlier

then shifted to Nigel, and she politely greeted him.

him the feeling that she was an inferior being who should never

Thus, she lifted her head and looked at Bonnie. “Bonnie, please don’t falsely accuse anybody before we investigate this

After she entered your room, I recalled the jewelry that you left on the couch, so I went to check on the jewelry only to discover that one of the boxes had gone missing,” Bonnie explained with an anxious look on her face. She never imagined that Nigel would come, so she had no choice

to say, she also changed her tactics and continued, “Queenie, I don’t understand. If you don’t have feelings for Leslie, then why did you accept the flowers and jewelry from him last night? If you had

meant for Nigel. Sure enough, he glanced at Queenie with narrowed eyes. She had not mentioned that the missing jewelry was given to her by Leslie yesterday during their

explained, “Don’t misunderstand. Leslie simply wanted to thank me yesterday for saving him in the traffic accident the other day. I didn’t want to accept the jewelry, but he left immediately after handing the gifts, so I had no time to return them

cleared up so quickly, so she pretended to ask a question in innocent confusion. “Queenie,

glared at Bonnie in a warning. “Don’t

at her head as though she was very scared. “Queenie, I was just speaking the truth! Please don’t

who didn’t know better would have wrongly believed that she was

turned to look at Nigel.

mouth lifted into a smile. “I

were full of trust in

heart at those words. If not for the wrong timing and occasion,

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