Never Too Far Novel

At long last, Bonnie’s insatiable greed was on full display in front of the Silversteins.

Meanwhile, the manager told Bonnie that there was a filler injection that could be used to fill the hole in her forehead, but it would be a little more expensive. Once Bonnie heard that, she immediately agreed to return to the country for the filler injection.

She was also in a rush to head home to book her new house. It was worth over ten million and the Silversteins were most likely going to pay the whole thing off for her, so it was understandable why she was in a hurry.

Thus, less than two days after arriving in Hogland, Bonnie booked the earliest flight back to the country without knowing that she didn’t have a house worth over ten million waiting for her, but a pair of handcuffs instead.

At Silverstein Residence.

Everyone in the family was of one mind now. They wanted to weed out the con artists and make them pay the price as soon as possible.

Lisbeth currently operated a diner and she had been apprehended there this morning. She had no idea why the police wanted to take her into custody until they informed her about the case. When she found out, she crumpled to the ground in fear. She never thought that Bonnie would get exposed and that she would be caught as well.

Meanwhile, Bonnie was dreaming on the plane. She dreamt about her life in that huge house. When the time came, she could cast aside the Silversteins and be free to live her life of luxury without anyone else’s interference. Plus, she would one day inherit half of the Silversteins’ family fortune and become at least 400 million richer. That was more money than she could ever spend in this lifetime.

Furthermore, her future husbond would surely be extremely weolthy too. As the second doughter of the Silversteins, there wos no woy she would end up morrying someone poor.

Bonnie sow the young women sitting neor her showing off their bogs, so she purposely took out the bog she just bought ot the oirport eorlier, which wos one of the lotest models on the morket. The group of young women immediotely gove her looks of envy.

Their reoctions bolstered Bonnie’s vonity to the fullest. She checked the londing time ond smiled smugly os she thought obout the house she would be getting tomorrow.

Bock in the country, the police were olreody in ploce ot the oirport. The Silversteins were ot the oirport os well. They couldn’t woit to see Bonnie being opprehended by the police. Their hotred toword her ron too deep.

At the oirport.

As soon os Bonnie got off the plone ot obout 7.00PM, she immediotely gove Brondon o coll os she wos ofroid thot he would put the house under Queenie’s nome insteod.

“Yes, Bonnie?” Brondon onswered the coll.

“I just got off the plone, Dod. I’ll get o cob to toke me home right now.”

“We come to the oirport to pick you up, Bonnie. We’ll go home together.”

Bonnie wos surprised. She didn’t think thot the Silversteins would come ond pick her up themselves. “Reolly? Where ore you, Dod?” she excloimed excitedly.

Furthermore, her future husband would surely be extremely wealthy too. As the second daughter of the Silversteins, there was no way she would end up marrying someone poor.

Bonnie saw the young women sitting near her showing off their bags, so she purposely took out the bag she just bought at the airport earlier, which was one of the latest models on the market. The group of young women immediately gave her looks of envy.

Their reactions bolstered Bonnie’s vanity to the fullest. She checked the landing time and smiled smugly as she thought about the house she would be getting tomorrow.

Back in the country, the police were already in place at the airport. The Silversteins were at the airport as well. They couldn’t wait to see Bonnie being apprehended by the police. Their hatred toward her ran too deep.

At the airport.

As soon as Bonnie got off the plane at about 7.00PM, she immediately gave Brandon a call as she was afraid that he would put the house under Queenie’s name instead.

“Yes, Bonnie?” Brandon answered the call.

“I just got off the plane, Dad. I’ll get a cab to take me home right now.”

“We came to the airport to pick you up, Bonnie. We’ll go home together.”

Bonnie was surprised. She didn’t think that the Silversteins would come and pick her up themselves. “Really? Where are you, Dad?” she exclaimed excitedly.

“We’re waiting at the arrival gate. Come on out!”

“Okay. I’ll be right there.” Bonnie started hurrying out with her suitcase in tow. When she came out, she saw all three members of the Silverstein Family standing nearby. She didn’t expect Queenie to be here too, and that soured her mood a little. Why is she here?

As Queenie took in the sight of the fake Bonnie dragging her suitcase over with a delighted expression, she had the urge to choke that woman herself. The family had come to the airport so that it would be convenient for them to work with the police to take the fake Bonnie into custody.

Bonnie had no idea what was about to happen as the police were dressed in plain clothes and were hidden among the crowd. Bonnie let go of her suitcase and rushed over to Brandon and Maggie to greet them warmly. “Mom, Dad.”

Maggie raised her hand and slapped Bonnie as soon as Bonnie was in front of her. Bonnie was dumbstruck. She stared at Maggie in disbelief. “Mom… why did you…”

“How dare you call me Mom, you shameless imposter? Who gave you the audacity to pretend to be my daughter, you shameless b*tch?” Maggie, who never cursed, was so furious today that she started cursing. She was trembling with rage, and Queenie stepped forward to hold her steady. “She’ll get what’s coming for her, Mom.”

“You’re not our daughter. You’re going to pay for what you’ve done.” Brandon was pale with anger as well as he glared at Bonnie with a cold, hostile expression.

Bonnie’s expression shifted at once. She clutched her face and took a step back, but at the same time, the police who had been hanging around near Brandon made their move. They came forward and handcuffed her hands behind her back.

“What… Let go! Who are you?” Scared witless, all the color drained from her face as she twisted around to take a look at the police.

“Nina Lindsay, we’re the police and you’re under arrest for fraud. You’ll need to come with us for further investigation.”

Queenie came forward and stared at the young woman who used to parade in front of her with a smug expression. Now, the very same woman had a petrified look on her face as she trembled with fear. Queenie had never felt as vindicated as she did now.

“Nina Lindsay, you pretended to be my younger sister and used her identity to bully me and step all over for me for the past year. Now, you’re finally going to pay the price for your actions.”

“Queenie, no… Q-Queenie, my sister, please! Please forgive me! I won’t do it again! I won’t ever do it again.” Nina almost begged on her knees in front of Queenie. Out of habit, she turned to Brandon and Maggie and continued screaming, “Mom, Dad, please let me off just this once!”

“You shut your mouth!” Brandon roared.

Maggie was equally furious as she fired back through gritted teeth, “You called us Mom and Dad for a year now but all you’ve been doing is leeching off of us. You’ve tarnished our youngest daughter’s reputation and you will pay for everything.”

Nina immediately started shaking her head. “I’m so sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Silverstein. I didn’t plan on posing as your daughter. It’s all Lisbeth’s fault! She tempted me into doing it. She even told me to get the surgery done so that I would look like your daughter. It’s all her! It has nothing to do with me.”

Right now, all Nina could think about was exonerating herself by putting all the blame on Lisbeth instead.

“You’re quite the spender, aren’t you? Ever since you moved in with us, you’ve spent almost two million in total. You’ll be spending the rest of your life in prison!” Queenie reminded Nina of what was in store for her.

True enough, as soon as Nina heard what Queenie said, she crumpled to the floor. Did I really spend that much of the Silversteins’ money? She had no idea how she managed to do that, but the amount she used was enough to count as high-value fraud.

She had enjoyed the status of being the Silversteins’ youngest daughter for a year, but in return, she had to spend the rest of her life behind bars.

All of a sudden, she was consumed by regret. She regretted everything she had done up till now. She would rather go back to her old life of being an escort than have her life ruined for good now.

Alas, what was done was done and she had no way of turning back time.

“Queenie.” A deep and attractive voice rang out. Nigel broke through the crowd and hurried over. He called Queenie half an hour ago and she told him that she was at the airport, so he came to look for her.

When Nina saw Nigel, she felt the urge to dig a hole to hide in. At this very moment, she felt as if she was nothing more than a dirty, despicable gutter rat. She couldn’t hold her head up in front of Nigel.

Nigel was looking at her like she was vermin—the scourge of society.

Nina kept her head lowered. She noticed the looks that the crowd was giving her and was so ashamed that she wished she could knock herself out so that she didn’t have to deal with the mortification.

“Let’s go!” The police officer barked at Nina before hauling her toward the exit. Nina was dragged to the police car just outside the airport. The grimness of the situation seemed to suck the air out of her lungs. She could already envision what the rest of her life would be like.

She would spend her days surrounded by cold metal. All the glory and splendor that she had dreamt of would no longer be a part of her life.

Soon, Nigel and Queenie came out hand-in-hand while Brandon held Maggie steady. At last, the Silversteins felt relieved as peace had been restored to the family.

The police car hadn’t left yet. Nina looked out of the window and saw the family coming out of the airport together.

Brandon and Maggie were also glaring at the young woman inside the police car. All they felt now was blistering rage.

Nina stared right back at them. They had showered her with care and affection for a year now. They would always greet her with smiles on their faces. Not a day went by without them expressing their concern for her and providing her with all the love she could possibly want. Yet right here, right now, they showed her nothing but fury and resentment.

Nina’s eyes flickered over to Queenie. As she stood there beside her parents and Nigel, it was almost as if she had a halo that cast a glow around her. She shone in such a way that perfectly contrasted against Nina’s vile, contemptible self.

Nina knew that she and Queenie’s lives had diverged to the extreme now. One had a glorious life in front of her, while the other was destined to remain in the gutter.

The police car drove off with Nina sandwiched between two police officers in the back seat. She was covered in designer clothing and had an expensive necklace around her neck, but all of that seemed to be a mockery now.

Her finery was a farce. Everything seemed to be jeering at her current predicament. She struggled against the cuffs, but the metal hurt as it pinched her skin. In the end, she closed her eyes in despair.

Back at Silverstein Residence, all traces of Nina had been removed from the house. The room she used had been emptied and ridden of all her possessions. Even the walls had been repainted. Thanks to Nina, Queenie had spent the past year avoiding this house and longing for a means of escape, but now, all she wanted to do was accompany her parents through this bleak period of their lives.

The family continued to worry about the missing daughter, and Queenie dearly wished that her real sister could return to them. She was willing to give all of the family’s wealth over to her real sister.

I ever get to

At the police station.

was immediately ordered to change into a set of prison uniforms before the police read out a list

Lisbeth who was inside a different holding cell and she

Nina was already the Silversteins’ daughter and could’ve spent the rest of her life in luxury, but she ended up being in this state because she had been too greedy

police

grip the bars tightly as she glared at

had long since given up, and thus, she was able to accept

bars and screamed, “Say something,

enough for you to just be the Silversteins’ youngest daughter. You had to keep trying to get more and more for yourself. You brought everything on yourself!”

her any longer. After Nina was dragged away by the police,

figure out who it was, but when she saw Maggie sitting on the other side of the

a friend, yet you did such a despicable thing to me. You know very well the

kept her head bowed as she sighed. “You can blame it on fate, and me, as well. I wasn’t as blessed as you. You married a good husband who loves you so

spilled out of Maggie’s eyes. “Haven’t I been good

repay the debt for him. If I didn’t, the people he owed the money to would kill him once he

her mouth to speak, but in the end, she got up to

her face in

too late. You’ll have to answer to the law for everything you’ve done.” Maggie turned around and

son get married and start his own family. She would not be

Three days later.

while before Nina was sentenced, but they were in no rush. They were more than willing to let law enforcement take their time to investigate. All they wanted was to ensure that Nina paid

Lisbeth

At the airport.

your care. We might be gone

You can leave Queenie to me. I’ll take good care of her,” Nigel

were a lot more reassured now and left on their trip with easy hearts. After seeing them off, Queenie leaned against

tonight. My parents can’t wait to meet you. We’ll arrange for another meeting with your parents

stopped avoiding the inevitable. She nodded and said, “Okay. I’ll go

back to the car, Queenie’s phone started ringing. She looked at the number on the screen and vaguely recalled

heard about what happened with your family. Is Bonnie… No, I mean, is Nina Lindsay really an

and she used to be an escort. Leslie, for the sake of your health, I think

“You’re right. I will. I

my boyfriend now. Don’t call me again,” Queenie

Nigel

to

hope you can forgive me

don’t wish to dwell on the past.” Queenie ended the call. She wanted to forget all of the unsavory memories of the past year and only remember the

the setting sun, and as Queenie took it all in, she turned to look at the man who was driving. Even though she went through a period of

phone was connected to the car’s sound system, Queenie

When are you bringing Queenie over to the house for

her

hurry up and ask her what she likes to eat. I’ll start preparing the dishes

not picky, Mrs.

forward to having you join us tonight.

Nigel and I are on our way,” Queenie said with a

turned to Queenie. “What will you do if my

another option?” Queenie smirked. “Or

away!” Nigel was even more receptive to the

slowly started turning on, and soon, the entire city lit up. Manson Residence was situated north of the city. It was a sprawling compound with a large mansion in the

a very prominent, well-established family, she never knew the true extent of the Mansons’

and led her over to the living room. Queenie started to

Jonathan Manson, were waiting in the living room. Soon, they saw their son coming over with a beautiful and sophisticated young woman. Brenda was satisfied just from her first impression alone as Queenie lived

Nigel was getting older, Jonathan didn’t expect much anymore. His only requirement was for his daughter-in-law to be someone

her shoulders with a

greeted the elegant-looking couple in front of her. “Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs.

Queenie. Nigel has told us all about you. Come, make yourself

she came over to take Queenie by the

His parents noticed the way he looked at her and realized just how much he cared about her. Look at that gentle look in his eyes, they thought to themselves. The last time they had seen that look was when Nigel had feelings for Anastasia. It had been two years since then, and they had never seen Nigel looking at any other woman that way,

that Nigel was

started asking Queenie about her interests and hobbies. Queenie had always been a mature and well-mannered person who excelled in her studies. Brenda could tell that she wasn’t a vapid and materialistic young woman. In fact, her eyes were bright and clear, and her

Anastasia’s, and Brenda grew even fonder of her. She believed that such

to show Queenie around.” Nigel

girl,” Brenda said to

Nigel might really end up

came to her son’s future wife. She had a lot of expectations in the past, but she had thought things through. Now, the only

Nigel’s room. Ever since he moved out, he

since he was a child. It was full of his things,

was handsome even

a child! He even had some baby fat! How I wish I could

and pinch your cheeks,” Queenie teased as

her close. “How about this instead? Let’s hurry up and have a child, and then you can pinch the baby’s chubby cheeks as much as you

Nigel wasn’t about to let her escape. He

think you can escape from me when you’re in my territory?” Nigel’s eyes gleamed suggestively as he stared

guess

then?” Queenie raised her eyebrows

his hand against her cheeks. His eyes

send any man over the edge.

no way for Queenie to avoid

spellbinding kiss as the last rays of sunlight slowly faded out

the senses. Her heart thumped

dinner at Manson Residence. Jonathan and Brenda showered Queenie with affection as they welcomed her with open arms, and even the household staff all knew that

time to leave, Brenda saw them off and a maid came over with a gift

first time here and I didn’t get to prepare

Brenda’s generosity. She could tell that it was a set of jewelry, so

at all. We’re going to be

her in a daze for a few seconds before blushing

drove them back to his place. Once they were home, Queenie opened the box, and sure enough, she saw a set of gorgeous jewelry that looked very

with a smile.

Brenda’s words earlier. It meant

once your parents come back from their trip.” Nigel couldn’t

she shared her innermost thoughts. “Nigel, I want to find my younger sister, no matter what it takes. I hope she can come

use everything at my disposal to help you,” Nigel promised as he stroked her

use my face to look for her. Anyone who looks like me and

her, but after the whole debacle with

the detention center tomorrow to clarify her suspicions. Would Lisbeth have anything to do with my sister’s disappearance back

At the detention center.

days, but she was already on the verge of a breakdown. Her body was

down her cheeks, but it was too late

all the interrogation she had gone through, she found out how much she had cheated out of the Silversteins. Every single figure terrified her. She never would’ve imagined that she spent over a million on just clothes and bags alone. She recalled what it had been like when she first arrived at the house. Brandon and Maggie spared no expense as they tried to give her everything they could. Because of that, she took leave

thoughts began to form in her mind. She couldn’t stand seeing Queenie, who grew up in a loving home. She thought that since she had gained the Silverstein couple’s favor, she could toy with Queenie for amusement. As it was, that gave her a different kind of satisfaction that was even more

she felt an immense feeling of accomplishment when she saw the way Queenie had to suffer through all sorts of grievances but was still too afraid

never thought that she would one day fly too close to the sun and have everything come crashing down on her. At last, she understood what Lisbeth had been telling her all along. Lisbeth told her to just be satisfied with being the Silversteins’ daughter

time and return to the moment a year ago when she first arrived at the Silverstein Residence. She would be satisfied being the Silversteins’ youngest daughter, taking the allowance they gave her, and basking in their love. She would get along with Queenie and use her status as the Silversteins’ daughter to marry a wealthy husband. Her

smell the stench of mold in the air. The longer she stayed in this tiny holding cell dressed in prison

going to be like from now

by the sound of someone

here to see you,” the police

bloodshot eyes, disheveled hair, and post-surgery face without any makeup on made her look like a ghost. “Who

and see

to see her in this state,

she did hope that Brandon and Maggie would come and see her. Maybe they’ll take pity on me once they see how pitiful I am and appeal

she saw the young woman sitting on the opposite

was certain that Queenie was here to mock her and would say

In the end, Nina sat down.

“I have a question to ask

you ask? Are you still looking for her? She might’ve died a long time ago,”

you know, I’ll go easier on you.” Queenie was serious. Lisbeth had used her sister for her

something to do with my sister’s disappearance? Queenie was certain that Lisbeth wouldn’t confess to that, but perhaps Lisbeth might’ve told

eyes lit

goal right now was to find her real sister and ease her parents’ pain

be even more devastated after

in on a lot of details, including what that girl had been wearing when she went missing, how her hair was tied, and even where she had

information if you promise that you’ll make sure I get a lighter sentence.” Nina decided to trick Queenie so that she could use Queenie’s urge to find her

that?” Queenie asked with