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?

he received a call from Ashley. It was rare

take a picture of you and Mr. Gilmore and post it online.

did they write

that you

“Cut to the chase.”

you guys

anger. “Which media

and is now the top three trending news on the Internet.

guys settle this. I have something else I need to do.” After saying that, he hung up and

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

breakfast was served at the dining

been for this matter! However, she was so excited that she could

servant came knocking at 8.00AM

her

still upstairs. I just went up to notify her for

Bonnie’s lips as she sped toward the small gate by the courtyard, where

gate for me.” He was now treating Bonnie even nicer as he

when she heard that, but she knew it was all for show. Nigel only said that to make her happy so that she would

her.” Nigel pushed the

Master Nigel, she said that if you want to

how difficult it was to please Queenie.

and proud man, so he definitely won’t kneel before

standing there.

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 frowned.

now so that my parents won’t see you. It’d

she sees fit.” Nigel’s gaze was

him in disbelief. This man must be crazy! With his identity, he can have any woman he wants,

forward to seeing how Queenie would drive him away, so she feigned being nice and suggested, “Since your feelings for Queenie are so sincere, I’ll let you in! When you see her later, remember to not say anything and just kneel on

Nigel responded, “Alright.

Meanwhile, Bonnie was trailing behind with her hand covering her face, ready

happiness replaced the gloom on his face because the woman he so

white-fitting skirt with her hair down. Her temperament was

as he lowered his head to look at the floor, finding the perfect spot to kneel. Right when he was about to pull his pant legs, Queenie reprimanded with wide eyes, “Are you really going to kneel? Why

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

in her spot, Bonnie was instantly displeased and turned around to glare at Queenie. “What

won’t let you off

not 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

around and left while Queenie grabbed her bag and was

having dinner with my

same restaurant last night, but I don’t think you were with your mom. That young woman is the real reason you were there, am

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

only found out about it when I got there. I tried to leave, but my

revealed an angry countenance on her stunning face. “Nigel, do you

What three words?” He

to fool,” Queenie said

listened to others’ explanations because it was obvious that he was not good at apologizing. Therefore, he looked rather dumb

all the same. So, you can play all you want in the future, but don’t come and look for me anymore. I don’t want to be someone

in his spot as he did not

the angrier and more discouraged she became. She would rather hide under the covers, cry her heart out, and gradually

hiding behind the trees, jealously watching Nigel apologize while Queenie

would have almost forgiven him instantly if a man as excellent

door of the driver’s seat and got in while the man beside her instantly opened the door and sat

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

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

biting her lower lip, she compromised. “I’ll give you five minutes.

from my mom, insisting that I attend a gathering. I didn’t think much of it back then and simply agreed. That’s why I only discovered there was a young

her educational background must match yours brilliantly, so you should consider her! Why are you

have fallen in love with, and you’ll be the last one as well. No matter how excellent the women my mom

ask you another question. We’ve been 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

about bringing 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

calling. Immediately, he thought about asking her to help him explain last night’s incident, so he turned to Queenie and

aback for a moment. Though she was angry, she did not intend to let an elder explain the situation, so

had answered the

explanation about your relationship with Julian. Did you refuse to get into a relationship because of him? I saw you keeping your distance from Ingrid and even ignoring her. Are you not interested in

loss for words, and Nigel did not fare any

before he seized the chance to pipe up. “Mom, I told you. Stop arranging blind dates for me

the person you like Julian?” Brenda felt like her

Nigel was speechless at his

whole Internet is talking about this matter and your dad is so angry that he almost got a heart attack,” Brenda continued to

explained what had transpired last night. As Nigel had stated, it was a blind date where he was indifferent toward

and moved his lips to beg silently,

sweet voice

a woman’s clear voice coming from her phone, she was stunned. “Are

are currently

mom, “Mom, I told you

for? Hurry up and deal with the rumors online. What nonsense are

matter up, Nigel was 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

to bring Miss

I’ll make the arrangement

intently at Queenie, trying to make out from her pretty little face whether she was still angry or not. Meanwhile, she felt embarrassed as she played

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,

I’m in dire need of you to help clear

turned to stare at him with inquisitive

handsome face fell as he 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 have to bear the consequences of doubting

Nigel away? What are they doing inside the car? With that thought, she adjusted

dilated at that very scene

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

again. This

he put it on speaker mode.

like a volcanic eruption. “That damned paparazzi, how

with it.” Nigel

I’m worried that it might affect you and Miss Silverstein’s relationship. You better hurry

sitting right

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.”

replied,

that she was amused by another man, he felt a little jealous. “Julian, I’ll hang up first. I have something to do.” After

like rain clouds after a storm.

empty!” he answered,

about I treat you

ever again.” Immediately after saying

lips with her hand.

her hand, Nigel placed a kiss on the back of it. “As

“Who’s your wife?”

“You, of course!”

not even engaged

just a matter of time.” He was very

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

to

car is

a cab back here to retrieve

felt for her. This incident was all because of his stupidity, and if he had told her the truth back at the restaurant, he would have been able to invite her

crossed his mind, all of this would

it this way? We’ll take your car, and you’ll be my driver for the day, sending me on and off

your entire day’s meals.” Nigel wished nothing more than to stick himself onto her

his enthusiasm, especially when he decided to follow Bonnie’s ridiculous request to kneel and ask for her apology. No matter

them from behind the curtains. When she saw the two getting off Queenie’s car and ascended Nigel’s car instead, she was shocked for a moment and

could not 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

head inside with her when she refused, saying that she needed

the entrance of your company at

to rest at and deal with the hilarious rumor regarding him 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