Never Too Far Novel

Queenie appeared to have dressed up specifically for tonight’s event. Could she possibly have known that her father would attend the banquet with Bonnie? That had to be the case and Queenie was here to embarrass her intentionally. How evil of her!

Meanwhile, Lina took advantage of the chance to approach Nigel and greeted him, “Hi, Nigel, it’s nice to see you again.”

Nigel responded with a slight nod before turning his head to search for Queenie. At that moment, two young men stood next to her, and they were Brandon’s friends’ sons. While they were going around greeting the various guests, they happened to notice Queenie. They didn’t miss the opportunity to chat with her, and she couldn’t be impolite to them because her father was friends with their parents.

Nigel happened to catch sight of that scene and an instantaneous surge of possessive desire swept through his chest. Contrarily, Lina attempted to buy him a drink by calling the waiter and preparing to pass him a glass of wine.

However, just as she took the wineglass in her hand, Nigel was nowhere to be found.

“Nigel, let’s have a—” She looked down at her red wine glass in shame as she watched him leave without saying anything. A flame of resentment flared in her eyes as she caught sight of the girl whom he was approaching. It turned out that the girl he was walking toward was Queenie, and the moment he was close enough to her, the first thing he did was give her a warm embrace around the waist.

“Your friends, Queenie?” Nigel inquired naturally.

Queenie was slightly embarrassed by his affectionate embrace. Then, she introduced him to the two men but barely knew their last names.

“My girlfriend and I have to greet a few elders now. Please excuse us.” Nigel excused himself from the two young men and walked away with her in his arms.

“My dad is over there. Do you want to say hello?” she asked him.

He already knew Brandon was here, so he nodded. “Of course.”

Brandon was conversing with his friends when he suddenly noticed Nigel and beamed with excitement. “You’re here, Nigel,” he exclaimed.

Nigel greeted, “Hello, Mr. Silverstein.”

Since Nigel had rarely socialized with Brandon’s group of friends, many of them were unfamiliar with him. In addition, he maintained a low profile, and no one appeared to have heard of him.

“Who is this young boy, Brandon?”

“He’s my daughter’s boyfriend.”

“What a good-looking boy. Which family is he from?” One of them was curious when he noticed the plutocratic aura Nigel exuded.

Brandon replied boastfully, “This hotel belongs to Nigel’s family.”

The hotel was managed by the Manson Group, so could the young man before them be the next in line to succeed as the group’s heir apparent?

“What a lucky man you are, Brandon! I can’t believe your daughter is seeing such an outstanding man. That makes me envious!”

Soon, Brandon’s group of friends started expressing their envy for him. After having such a beautiful daughter, he was able to attract a wealthy son-in-law! What a blessing!

Brandon let out a hearty laugh, and Queenie could feel her father’s happiness as she sneakily glanced at Nigel. She was thrilled that he could make her father proud.

“Please continue with your conversation and have fun. We’ll be heading off to greet other guests,” Nigel said. “We’ll be back in a bit, Mr. Silverstein.”

“Go on!” Brandon nodded.

Bonnie, who stood nearby, almost crushed the wineglass that she was holding. She was no longer in the mood to head out tonight in search of a wealthy, eligible bachelor because Queenie had ruined her mood entirely.

Meanwhile, Lina rejoined her group of friends. They had all witnessed her futile attempt to initiate a conversation with Nigel, so they began muttering.

“What’s so good about Queenie? She’s not as beautiful as Lina.”

“Exactly! You can tell she’s an escort by looking at her sister.”

“Bonnie is still useful to me. Don’t say that in front of her,” Lina warned her friends. She could tell at a glance that Bonnie had a significant setback. Although they shared a family tree, it was clear that she was more like a leaf than her sister, Queenie, who was more like a flower in full bloom.

Therefore, it was understandable that Bonnie was upset.

Bonnie’s demeanor was gloomy as she walked out onto the balcony. Shortly after she had settled in for some peace, a man’s voice asked her tentatively from behind, “Nina? Are you Nina?”

The mere mention of that name sent shudders through her entire body. Instantaneously, she covered her face with her hands and huffed, “You have the wrong person. I’m not Nina.”

“I’m sorry, Miss. You resemble someone whom I know, and I may have mistaken you for her.” His words were followed by an awkward pause during which he appeared to collect his thoughts. Then, he sipped the glass of wine he was holding before he walked away.

Bonnie waited until the man had left before she lowered her hands. There was frantic worry written all over her face. How could this be? Given that I have undergone such drastic changes to look like her, how can anyone possibly recognize me?

It dawned on her that it wouldn’t be sensible to stay, so she opened the door from the opposite side, took the elevator to the hall, and then called her father.

“Dad, I have something up, so I’ll be leaving first,” she informed him.

Brandon didn’t say much to her and allowed her to head home. Meanwhile, she was in a cab with her hands tightly clasped due to her anxiety. She felt as though her deepest secret had been disclosed. Although that person didn’t recognize her, it was a sign that her disguise would be uncovered sooner or later.

The only person who knew about Bonnie’s past was herself, and she vowed never again to bring up the traumatic memories.

“No. I’m Bonnie Silverstein. I’m Bonnie Silverstein—” she muttered to herself nervously.

The driver was startled by her utterance as he turned to ask her, “Miss, are you alright?”

“I’m fine,” she answered him, albeit a little fiercely.

She bit her lower lip to suppress her panic and fear. The past was no longer relevant; from now on, she would be known as Bonnie Silverstein, the Silversteins’ second daughter.

At the banquet hall, Queenie was introduced to Nigel’s group of close friends and acquaintances. Some of them eyed him with envy, wondering where he had gotten his hands on such a beautiful woman. When she was introduced to the group, one of the men couldn’t help but stare at her. He was known for being a playboy, and she had piqued his interest tonight. When Nigel gets tired of her, I’m going to have her all to myself.

She sensed the man’s presumptuous gaze and that made her extremely uncomfortable. Then, she reached out, grabbed Nigel’s arm, and urged him to leave.

Unbeknownst to her, Nigel was also staring at the man. He had done so ever since the man started to give Queenie the eye.

Nigel gave a ferocious glare. Then, he gently pried open her hand while commanding her, “Stand here and don’t move.”

Before she could respond, he violently raised his fist and landed a punch in the face of that presumptuous man. There was no time for the man to react before he was knocked to the ground. He tipped over a table before he was soaked in wine and made a general mess.

“What are you doing, Nigel Manson?” the man roared as he was helped to his feet by his friend.

Queenie was taken aback when she saw that. She covered her mouth as she stared at Nigel, who emanated an aura of menace. Then, she found out he’d gotten into an argument with another man over her.

“Do you want to lose your sight? How dare you stare at my woman!” Nigel’s handsome features were veiled in a stern expression and his dark orbs glowed with a piercing and frigid radiance.

The man’s sense of guilt made him holler, “You must be sick, Nigel! What’s wrong with me staring at her? Is that against the law?”

Nigel clenched his teeth and growled, “I dare you to stare at her again with those beastly eyes!”

The uproar startled everyone in the banquet hall, and when they saw the two parties fighting, it dawned on them that both came from wealthy families. They did not risk offending or trying to persuade them, so instead, they chose to observe the heated show from the sidelines.

Brandon pushed his way through the crowd and inquired anxiously, “What happened, Queenie?”

Queenie reached out to grab Nigel’s arm and urged him, “Let’s go, Nigel!”

Instantaneously, Nigel transformed into a tamed werewolf. After ensuring her safety, he reached over and stroked the back of her head while he assured her, “Don’t be afraid.”

As the commotion unfolded, Lina watched from a distance. She did not anticipate Nigel, who had maintained a low profile, to fight for Queenie! In addition, he had thrashed another wealthy heir from a well-known company in Averna.

Was it worthwhile to stand up for Queenie?

The man who had been beaten was called Steve Nolan. He came from a wealthy family and was a member of the same social circle as Nigel. In addition, his vile personality was well-known among his peers. It was rumored that he had a penchant for hooking up with women and that he sought only attractive women.

As a result, Nigel’s anger surfaced almost immediately when Steve looked at Queenie earlier. Even if he had continued staring at Queenie for another two seconds, it would be regarded as insulting her.

“Just you wait, Nigel Manson. We’re not done yet.” After leaving those words, Steve walked away while he was aided by his friend.

“Are you alright, Nigel?” Lina seized the opportunity, approached him, and asked in a concerned tone.

“I’m fine,” he replied and took Queenie’s hand. “Let’s go.”

Lina turned around and exhibited an evident expression of disappointment upon seeing their backs. At that moment, she was feeling quite envious of Queenie. She admired Nigel’s manliness but knew she could not claim him as her own.

who was delighted with

showing your dominance over these unruly people is the right thing to do.

back home now, Mr. Silverstein. Feel free to have some more drinks,” Nigel

you, then.” Brandon nodded,

as they stepped into the elevator, she reached out to examine his fist. “Does

Nigel’s anger was still raging uncontrollably. How dare Steve try to

was relieved that he was protecting her, but she also felt distressed! If

that her pretty little face was still tense, he concluded she was terrified. How could she not be? It was the first time in her life that she had witnessed a

It doesn’t hurt to be stared at—” Queenie appeared indifferent to

arm around her waist, drew her into his embrace, and stared at her with dark orbs. “Who said so?

“D-Don’t break the law because of me! I don’t want you to be

gave a low chuckle before he finally burst into laughter. Queenie,

two of them laughed all the way to the elevator, and when they arrived, several guests were waiting outside the door to enter. When they saw a handsome man and a beautiful woman laughing at

This is a serious matter. You must listen to me.”

do anything illegal for your sake. I will keep my promise and marry you. Moreover, I won’t let you spend the

help but roll her eyes bashfully at him. “What’re you talking about? You honestly think I don’t want you to break the law because we can’t be together? That’s not what

her and nearly collided with her, but Nigel

home,” he suggested as he held her hand and

for her phone, tapped a few numbers, and anxiously asked, “I’m scared. When I arrived at

worry. You’re now the Silverstein Family’s second daughter. Nobody will doubt you. Do you remember that they looked at the report of your DNA test with their very own eyes?” Someone on the other end of the line

request a retest? Then, what am I going to do?” Bonnie’s hands trembled as she clutched the phone in

for years, and I know they’ll shower you with double the amount of affection to make up for the lost time. So, from now on, avoid overcrowded banquets. All that is required of you is to continue acting as though you are the second daughter

you think I can get five

five billion, three billion is enough to make a fortune. This is a corporation owned by the Silverstein Family that has been around for a century, and while I am unsure of their precise value in today’s market, the Silverstein Family has promised that they will leave you half of any inheritance.

What if that girl eventually returns home and reveals her true

a common person excluded from high-society circles. No matter how hard she tries, she will never know who she really is.” The woman on the other end of the line calmly reassured Bonnie. “However, you must assure me that you will share the inheritance equally with me once you receive it. Remember that I invested a lot of

You are like a second parent because you

firm grasp on who you are as the Silversteins’ second daughter. Don’t try to pull any fast ones, and don’t forget who you were before this! How can you possibly compare your life as the second daughter of the Silversteins to someone responsible for entertaining guests? Stop behaving like that if you don’t want to return to that terrible life.” The other woman sounded

“I-I didn’t do anything!”

you chase that maid, Courtney, out of the house? You accused her of stealing. What

earn my parents’ approval, that’s

have already been showered with more love and affection than Queenie. Just be grateful for what you have! Don’t make things difficult for me and do your best

Aunt Lisbeth.” Bonnie addressed the

to transfer me the

Bonnie replied in

childhood friend of Brandon’s wife, Maggie Elmhurst. In the past, Lisbeth’s life was picture perfect; she married into a wealthy family, and her husband was successful. However, after his death, her son was arrested for gambling debts, and her life went downhill rapidly. She had

Bonnie’s monthly transfer of fifty thousand to cover her living expenses. It was impossible to tell the good and bad of the people one might meet. Unfortunately for Maggie, she made friends

expected to run into someone who looked so

fed up with her life’s shambles that she suddenly had a bold idea. She wanted the girl to pretend to be the Silverstein Family’s missing twin daughter. After conversing with that girl, Lisbeth

from the operation, the

and her husband to a DNA research facility. Then, she cut a strand of the girl’s hair in front of

bribes to the DNA testing center staff to switch the girl’s hair with Queenie’s hair she had collected, which resulted in Maggie and Brandon receiving a complete DNA test report. In addition, the girl had the same birthmark on her

she was their long-lost second daughter and embraced her with tears streaming down their faces.

went from being submissive to gradually showing her true colors when she returned to the Silverstein Family. She tried to outdo the real

plan was successful, but she was startled out of her dream this evening when she unexpectedly heard

earn a living and entertain customers. She transferred funds to Lisbeth, leaving her with approximately one million in her

grabbing her bag and returning to Silverstein Residence. As soon as she opened the door and stepped inside, she saw Maggie conversing with a maid in the hallway, and she couldn’t help but feel

soon? Where’s your dad?” Maggie

I was bored, so I came home right away. Mom, I don’t like these banquets because they are too boring. I don’t wish to attend these events anymore.” Bonnie spoke up on purpose to make

That kind of banquet is no fun at all. How about this? I invited some friends

there be a lot

and dinner on a cruise.” Maggie couldn’t wait to bring her second daughter on that

Bonnie had been traumatized by crowded places, so she quickly waved her hands and declared, “I don’t think I’m coming. I get seasick, so I

already signed up for you! If you get seasick, we can also take a helicopter,” Maggie

quite exhausted now. I’m going back to my room.” The only option Bonnie had was to agree for

nothing wrong with her daughter. On the contrary, she was looking forward to

in the room. After a moment of scanning both directions, she began to regain her composure. The operation that she had undergone turned out to be very successful. Initially, she had about a sixty percent similar appearance to Queenie, and there weren’t many obvious signs

she appeared when she did not have any makeup on. In addition, her makeup application skills were exceptional, and she has a firm

Bonnie Silverstein. Bonnie Silverstein is my

a stunning evening dress in a rose color that, combined with her natural beauty, was enough to make anyone’s heart skip

as she looked at the

for a second. I’ve got something to tell you.”

began to wonder, He said nothing along

inquired

“Come closer.”

and Nigel did the same to close the distance between them. When their faces were so close to one another that they could feel each other’s breath, she blinked her long

reached out and rested his palm on the back of her head before leaning in to seal a dominant yet tender

in hushed tones, he said, “I

kiss me to convey this message? So, if we don’t kiss, he won’t

you as well,” she confessed finally. It was a statement that she had the

how much you will miss me

Queenie stepped out

her to enter before he left. However, she waited until he had driven off before entering. She went through the gate reluctantly but was relieved to see him turning around to

scene unfold. The person had noticed their intimate behavior in the car as well as their passionate kiss

Queenie would marry Nigel as she viewed him as intimidating. Even though she had met numerous men before this, she had never encountered someone like him. He had a knack for reading her mind and took great pleasure in mocking

shower in the evening, Queenie changed into her pajamas and went

said, “Queenie, I’m sorry for any mistakes I’ve made in the past or offense I might have caused you. I wanted to be

words. She had been mistreated by Bonnie on so many occasions that she could not determine whether or not Bonnie was honest with her. It didn’t matter

she remarked, “If you have nothing to do, you

brain for a way to make amends with her sister and avoid any future confrontations. She tried to engage Queenie in polite conversation, but Queenie’s apathy led her to

a moment’s reflection, she realized that she could use her identity as Bonnie Silverstein to do

Brenda couldn’t help but be shocked when she received a message from a friend informing her that her son had beaten someone. How could her son have assaulted someone? She realized it had been several days since their last conversation because she avoided calling him out of respect for his work. At this very moment, she did not hesitate before grabbing her phone and

Mom.” A groggy voice

why did you beat someone up last night?” Brenda asked

Did he come to our house?” Nigel

up someone last night. Stay away from him, even if you don’t like him. Why did you have to hit him?”

to look for me if he

a sigh as she hung up the phone. My son has been experiencing a lot of stress lately due

again, and after glancing briefly at the display,

I was able to ask the girl whose information you requested. She is currently single and has no boyfriend. Maybe you could set up a blind date for Nigel so they can get to know

since meeting her at the jewelry exhibition last time and having a little

classical sense, and has a

Nigel up on blind dates, he reacts as though I’m pleading for his life. I’m worried he’ll turn me

to join you for dinner, but don’t tell him that this is

give it a shot, so she responded, “Okay. Let’s do that. This Friday, we’ll all go out

“Sure, no problem.”

It would be wonderful if her son would get married this

…

briefly strayed in their direction. He turned to Queenie and asked, “Queenie, are you

sort of meeting,

to come along and sit in on a company meeting,”

his words, she complained, “Why

your mother and listen to me,”

that Queenie gets to go and I don’t?” A growing sense

company’s affairs on his behalf. Queenie attended business school, so she is

by that remark. Does this imply that my father intends to hand over the company to her

I may not have the same credentials as Queenie, but I can run the business just as well, so please

and Brandon exchanged glances before she

cutlery and resumed her meal with contentment, but she soon discovered that her appetite was gone, even though the meal was delectable. It turned out that her parents had decided long ago to hand over the

leave after

headquarters, a summary meeting was taking place to conduct a semi-annual stocktaking. Since both Bonnie and Queenie came to the meeting merely as observers, they were given seats at the end. After taking a seat, Bonnie saw that Queenie was perusing

at the introduction, the rest of the report was written in a foreign language. She had no

she looked furtively at Queenie, who was reading the pages intently as if she understood them. It brought out an intense feeling of jealousy and anxiety in Bonnie’s heart. If Queenie was as good as she claimed to be, how could she beat Queenie for the

the number in this report?” Bonnie asked in a hushed

her gaze to her. “Don’t you

course, I can.” Immediately,

meeting and taking note of which sectors were profitable and which were not as well

couldn’t make heads or tails of what was being discussed by the managers or the material on

his office. When

taken aback by how distant and unapproachable her father appeared, especially

Bonnie, I’m interested in hearing your thoughts and opinions regarding this