Never Too Far Novel

“Bonnie, send Young Master Nigel out. Or else, we’ll call the cops,” Maggie reprimanded.

“Mrs. Silverstein, I’ll leave. I don’t have any ill intentions. I’ll just come back tomorrow,” Nigel explained hurriedly while looking at Queenie with reluctant eyes. He took two steps back before taking his leave, after which Bonnie followed behind to send him out.

“Young Master Nigel, do you know why Queenie is mad at you?” she yelled at his back.

Turning his head to face her, he asked, “Do you know?”

“Perhaps she fell in love with another man! You might not be the prince charming she’s looking for.” Bonnie wanted to make him feel as if he was being despised.

“That’s impossible,” he retorted her calmly.

After his sports car sped away, she felt utterly frustrated. Why does a rich and noble man like Nigel only have eyes for Queenie?

Back in the living room, a disheartened Maggie looked at Queenie, who was biting her lips. “Tell me what happened. Weren’t you two doing well before?”

“When Dad and I went to have dinner today, I saw him on a date with another woman.” Queenie did not plan to keep that from her mom.

After listening to her explanation, Maggie became instantly furious and criticized, “And I thought he was a good man! Turns out we were wrong about him. If that’s the case, Queenie, you should sever all ties with him!”

Standing by the door, Bonnie heard everything before a proud smile slowly crept on her face. With her understanding of Queenie’s personality, Queenie and Nigel were done.

Ever since the incident with Leslie, Bonnie discovered that Queenie’s character had turned tenacious. In other words, she could not stand even the slightest sense of betrayal in her relationship.

“Queenie, Young Master Nigel has left. He seemed quite angry. Did you know?”

“What’s there to be angry about?” Queenie frowned.

While shaking her head, Bonnie replied, “I don’t know either! Maybe he thinks you’re being unreasonable for getting mad at him for no reason. I saw him slamming the car door when he got in.”

Biting her lips, Queenie felt a sense of resentment before standing up. “Mom, I’m heading back to my room.”

After she ascended the stairs, Bonnie trailed behind her. “Mom, I’ll talk to her.”

Queenie was about to close the door when Bonnie stopped her and squeezed into her room. “With my understanding of men, I can tell you that they are all the same. There’s nothing special about Nigel. Plus, I think he seems to look down on our family!”

“Are you done?” Queenie turned around to glare at her before she retorted, “I don’t need you to make snarky remarks about my life.”

“I’m just trying to look out for you! I want you to keep a cool mind and not overlook his cheating incident just because he’s hot and wealthy.” Bonnie wore a conflicted expression.

Since Queenie was still in a bad mood, everything she said was magnified in front of her.

“Queenie, Nigel must’ve had a lot of women before you. He’s the successor of a large financial group, so I’m sure he’s been low-profile because he has all the means to keep control of the media about him. I’d say that such a man is dirty and unworthy of you.”

“Get out.” Queenie was feeling awful enough at this point and she wished it would come to a stop.

Before exiting the room, Bonnie turned around and added, “It seems like Nigel will not stop until he gets you, so you’d better prepare yourself. Since he has spent so much money on you, I’m sure he’d want to get something back.” With that, she left the room.

As her room descended into silence, Queenie could not hold back her sadness anymore and began sobbing her heart out. Right at that moment, her phone rang, and she glanced at the device with teary eyes before turning it off. I don’t wanna hear anything from you, jerk.

In the meantime, Nigel was waiting for the traffic light when he heard a message coming from his Bluetooth earphones. “Hello, the person you’re calling has switched off their device. Please try again later.”

“Queenie, what exactly happened to you?” He still could not figure out the whole story, despite recalling all the details since they parted last night. In the end, he parked by the roadside and frustratedly phoned Julian.

“Hello!”

“Come out for a drink.”

“What’s the matter? Having a bad day?” Julian immediately noticed that something was up.

“Come out and drink with me. Usual place.” Once Nigel said that, he hung up and sped toward the lounge he and Julian frequented.

When Nigel arrived, he found a couch in the corner and plopped onto it. Melancholia emanated from his whole figure as all of the memories he shared with Queenie, from the moment they met until tonight’s fallout, were replayed in his head. It was then he discovered that he could not stand the idea of not having her in his life.

Soon, Julian arrived in his sports attire, obviously indicating that he had come from the gym. After he sat down, he discovered that his friend seemed to have lost his soul. “What’s the matter? Fought with Miss Silverstein?”

“I don’t know what I did wrong to make her so angry that she doesn’t even want to take my calls.” After saying that, Nigel palmed his forehead and sighed.

“Do you want a drink? I’ll drive you home later.” While saying that, Julian raised his hand and beckoned a waiter over to their seating before ordering two bottles of whiskey.

“Julian, do you know what liking someone feels like?” A depressed Nigel poured himself a glass and drank it.

Meanwhile, Julian was contemplating that question seriously. Having debuted for five years and been ‘shipped’ with other artists many times, he still felt like the idea of being in love was vague. In the end, he shook his head. “I’m not sure.”

While clutching his chest, Nigel explained, “It hurts here, and it hurts bad. You can’t imagine the pain I felt when she said she never wants to see me again. The pain is so intense that I felt like I was about to pass out. Do you know… Sigh. You wouldn’t understand even if I told you.” He then downed the whole glass of whiskey and submerged himself in his misery.

Julian was taken aback by what he saw. It seems like Miss Silverstein has him hooked. Or else, he wouldn’t be this depressed.

“Nigel, you have to have more confidence in yourself. I’m sure there must be a misunderstanding between you and Miss Silverstein.”

“My mom made me go on a blind date today… Queenie was still messaging me then…” At that moment, Nigel’s eyes suddenly widened as if he had an epiphany. “I lied to her. She asked me where I was, and I said I was at the company. Could she have known that I wasn’t at the company? Did she find out that I lied to her?”

Nigel finally thought about this incident and immediately felt like punching himself. “It must be because she found out I was at that dinner party and not at the company. She has Cecily’s number, so maybe she called and asked Cecily about my whereabouts. She knows I’ve lied to her.”

Scratching his head, he ruffled his originally neat, ink-black hair and said, “Julian, come with me. I need to find her and explain everything. I need to tell her the truth about this incident.”

“Have you gone mad? It’s 11.00PM now. The Silversteins will never let you in. It’d be best if you head over tomorrow,” Julian suggested.

“I’m so stupid and I deserve such treatment.” While saying so, Nigel grabbed the whiskey bottle and poured himself another drink. “Julian, you must heed this lesson! If you manage to find a girlfriend in the future, you must not lie to her. The consequences are too immense.”

“You haven’t figured out how to maintain a good romantic relationship, yet you’re already lecturing me about it.” Julian chuckled.

“Come on! Let’s go to your place! I need company tonight,” Nigel told him.

Luckily, Julian’s assistant sent him here, so he drove them home in Nigel’s car. At the same time, a black paparazzi vehicle was following them with its camera aimed at the sports car, recording everything.

Since Julian’s home was a penthouse duplex in the city center, he parked the sports car in the basement before the black off-road vehicle followed him inside.

He descended the car and walked around to the passenger seat to help the drunk Nigel out of the car. Then, he affectionately hugged Julian’s shoulder, and the two headed for the elevator. However, they were oblivious that all of their actions were captured by the camera.

Subsequently, the two men inside the off-road vehicle began to discuss what they saw.

“This is solid proof. We’re going to make this tomorrow’s headlines.”

“What should we name this piece? ‘Top Actor Julian Gilmore Spends a Night with Mysterious Man’?”

“That’s not catchy enough. It should be ‘Rumor-Free Actor Julian Gilmore’s Deepest Secret Revealed’.”

Meanwhile, Nigel treated Julian’s home like his own and he curled on the couch with his chin resting on his knees. Not only did he look insecure, but he also looked unconcerned about his image while sitting in that posture. Julian clicked his tongue as he took a glance at his friend, wondering if being in a relationship would make someone this insane.

“I’ll get up at 6.00AM tomorrow and head over to her house at 8.00AM so that I can catch her on her way to work and explain everything.”

Not intending to care about Nigel, Julian responded, “Find a place to sleep. I’ll be in my room reading my script.”

Meanwhile, at the Silverstein Residence, Queenie did not catch a wink that night. Though she wanted to fall asleep, the scene of Nigel happily conversing with the other woman constantly appeared in her mind whenever she closed her eyes. Judging from the affection in the woman’s eyes, Queenie was sure that the two were close. On top of that, the entire private room was filled with elders, so their relationship must have gained full support from them.

As for her, she and Nigel had known each other for so long, yet he never mentioned bringing her to meet his parents. Does that mean he doesn’t value our relationship?

The more she thought about it, the more certain she was that Nigel had side chicks and she was only one of them. Who knows how many more women he has? Queenie, you would’ve been better off being single than being treated this way.

In the room adjacent to Queenie’s, Bonnie was so excited that she could not sleep. Her wish had finally come true—Queenie and Nigel were about to break up!

Soon, it was dawn. At 6.30AM, Nigel sat up from the couch and checked the time on his phone. Then, he went straight into the bathroom to wash up and leave Julian’s home. Subsequently, he drove toward the Silverstein Residence.

In the meantime, a piece of breaking news posted at 3.00AM was now trending on the Internet. It was an exclusive involving Julian, and it left his fans in a state of shock. Is this the man we idolize?

cause an uproar when trending on the web. Unbeknownst to the drama, Nigel was still driving when he received a call from Ashley. It was rare for

picture of you and Mr. Gilmore

did they

said that

“Cut to the chase.”

said you guys are a

like he was about to explode in anger. “Which media company posted it? Hurry up and deal

three trending news on the Internet. Also, it’s the

something else I need to do.” After saying that, he hung up and focused on

the Silverstein Residence, Queenie composed herself and decided to accompany her father to the company that morning. She had decided to forget about her romantic life and focus on her career, which was the most important priority right now. Her new goal

was served at the dining

not been for this matter! However, she was so excited that she could not fall asleep. Judging by Nigel’s expression when he left

servant came knocking at 8.00AM to notify her, “Miss Bonnie, Young Master Nigel

sip of her

upstairs. I just went

she sped toward the small gate by the courtyard, where she

was now treating Bonnie even nicer as he

but she knew it was all for show. Nigel only said that to make her happy so that she would open the gate for him. “Young Master Nigel, why did you come back? Didn’t Queenie say she didn’t want to see you

to her.” Nigel

much Queenie cried last night? Young Master Nigel, she said that if you want to see her, you have to kneel

Nigel in Queenie’s name so that he would understand how difficult it was to please Queenie.

course, that man would turn around and leave immediately! Nigel is such a noble and proud man, so he definitely won’t kneel before a woman to ask for her forgiveness. No matter how

wipe the pillars in the hall when she noticed Queenie standing there. The servant wanted to address her, but Queenie

standing in her spot, Queenie could hear every word of the conversation being shared at the gate. In other words, she heard the wicked request Bonnie had asked of Nigel and she

should leave now so that my parents won’t see you.

I’ll apologize to her however she sees fit.” Nigel’s gaze was firm and showed no intentions of

be crazy! With

feigned being nice and suggested, “Since your feelings for Queenie are so sincere, I’ll let you

“Alright. Please open

he went straight into the house. Meanwhile, Bonnie was trailing behind with her hand covering her face, ready to enjoy

outside the hall, his happiness replaced the gloom on his face because the woman he so desperately wanted

white-fitting skirt with her hair

floor, finding the perfect spot to kneel. Right when he was

exciting drama might unfold, but she did not expect to see Queenie at the entrance. She guiltily turned around and was

instantly displeased and turned around to glare

again, I won’t let you off so easily,” Queenie

believe a single word she said, he still cooperated with her to get inside the Silverstein Residence. Yet, when he saw Queenie, he was sincerely willing to kneel before her and ask

grabbed her bag

at the company but at a restaurant having dinner with my mom and her friends,” Nigel immediately apologized. Ever

“I just happened to be at that same restaurant last night,

was anxiety. So, this is what made Queenie so angry last night. Was she at the same restaurant? Did she see me and

car, but he quickly caught up with her and continued to explain, “Queenie, last night’s dinner was arranged by my mom. She didn’t tell me it was a blind date, and I only found out about it when I got there. I tried to leave, but my mom wouldn’t let me. I also told her that I already have someone I like and that I already have a

she turned to face him and revealed an angry countenance on her stunning

What three words?” He was

fool,” Queenie said

quarreling with a woman, or perhaps he was used to being the one who listened to others’ explanations because it was obvious that

sneered. “I thought you were different from Leslie, but I was wrong. You men are all the same. So, you can play all you want in the future, but don’t come and look

Nigel froze in his spot as he did not expect her

it, the angrier and more discouraged she became. She would rather hide under the covers, cry her heart out, and gradually forget about him than be

left the courtyard and had been hiding behind the trees, jealously

it if it had been her. Rather, she would have almost forgiven him instantly if a man as excellent as Nigel merely flashed a smile at

while the man beside her instantly opened the door and sat on the passenger seat like

fasten her seatbelt when she swept her gaze across the man beside her and ordered,

have to say, I’ll keep following you around until

lip, she compromised. “I’ll give you five minutes. After that, get out of my

afternoon, I got a call from my mom, insisting that I attend a gathering. I didn’t think much

and come from a rich family, am I right? Also, her educational background must match yours brilliantly, so you

last one as well. No matter how excellent the women my mom introduced to me

dating for a month now, but why have you never mentioned anything about bringing me home to your parents?” There was a hint of interrogation in

you home to meet my parents, but they are constantly urging me to get married, so I was afraid that they might put too much pressure on you. That’s why I wanted you to date me a little longer so that you can get to know me better before contemplating marriage with

and saw that it was his mother calling. Immediately, he thought about asking her to

intend to let an elder explain

was too late because Nigel had answered the call and

Ingrid and even ignoring her. Are you not interested in women? Tell me, please. Are you going to let the Manson Family

words, and Nigel did not fare any better

pipe up. “Mom, I told you. Stop

felt

was speechless at his mom’s

you stay the night at Julian’s place? The paparazzi even took pictures and posted them online. Now, the whole Internet is talking about this matter and your

was then that Queenie finally understood everything as Brenda’s words clearly explained what had transpired last night. As

moved his

sweet voice to greet Brenda, “Hello, Mrs. Manson. I’m Nigel’s

woman’s clear voice coming from her phone, she

we are currently

Queenie with a gentle gaze while informing his mom, “Mom, I told you I have a girlfriend, but you didn’t

waiting for? Hurry up and deal

so infuriated by the paparazzi’s audacity to use him for clout that he thought they had to be looking for death! “Mom, don’t worry. I’ll sue that company until they go

to bring Miss Silverstein home for a

I’ll make

from her pretty little face whether she

wild last night and almost destroyed her good impression of Nigel. All the hateful titles like ‘scumbag’, ‘playboy’, and even ‘scoundrel’ had been used on him. Now that things had cleared up, she felt too apologetic to

have been misunderstood, and I’m in dire need of you to help clear

She turned to stare at him with inquisitive

reached over to the driver’s seat and cupped her face in his palms. Then, he fiercely punished those small lips that housed her sharp tongue. You

Bonnie stuck her head out from the cluster of trees she was hiding behind, wondering why Queenie’s car was still parked there. Why hasn’t she chased Nigel away? What are they doing inside the car? With that thought, she adjusted her body to peek from another angle, which just happened to be the car’s window; behind it was

locked in a passionate kiss. Bonnie’s pupils dilated at that very

car, Queenie was out of breath from the kiss, after which Nigel released her from his embrace as her face turned crimson until the end of her ears.

phone rang again. This time, it was from

he put it on speaker mode.

a volcanic eruption. “That damned paparazzi, how

deal with it.” Nigel

has already sued them. I’m fine with this incident, but I’m worried that it might affect you and Miss Silverstein’s relationship. You better hurry

right

Miss Silverstein! I’m Julian Gilmore. Nigel and I grew up together and we’re very close friends. Most importantly, we’re straight as a pole, so please don’t misunderstand our relationship.” As expected from a person who made a living through acting, his explanation

into laughter, Queenie replied, “Mr.

he felt a little jealous. “Julian, I’ll hang up first. I

vanished like rain clouds after a storm. She then

empty!”

treat you to breakfast?” She

last night. I vow to not lie to you ever again.” Immediately after saying that, he

lips with her

the back of it. “As I

“Who’s your wife?”

“You, of course!”

not even engaged

of time.” He was very confident in

time, she immediately pushed the man beside her and urged. “I need to rush to

won’t. I’m going to the

your car is

to retrieve it later.” Subsequently, Nigel fastened

could lessen the guilt he felt for her. This incident was all because of his stupidity, and if he had told her the

that ever crossed his mind, all of this would not

your car, and you’ll be my driver for the day,

that won’t be a problem. I’ll even pay for your entire day’s meals.” Nigel wished nothing more than to

Bonnie’s ridiculous request to kneel and ask for her apology.

had already returned to the balcony upstairs and was peeking at them from behind the curtains. When she saw

break Queenie and Nigel apart, her future situation would become highly problematic. Also, watching Queenie head to the family’s company every day gave her a sense that the company would end up in Queenie’s hands in

to head inside with her when she refused, saying that she needed to attend a meeting soon and had no time to entertain

be waiting near the

and Julian. He was determined to have those two reporters make a public apology. Not only that, the media company that published the article had to compensate for his and Julian’s losses, as well