Never Too Far Novel
Chapter 1471-1480
“Wait. You’re staying up?”
“Yeah. I can’t sleep, so I texted a few friends. We’re going to play some video games,” Julian chuckled.
Jessie sat up and held his arm. “I’m more important than your games. You’re not leaving.”
Huh. Julian just wanted an excuse to leave. If he stayed around for any longer, he might let his inner beast loose. “So, you want me to stay?” Hoarsely, he asked, “You do know what that means, right?”
Jessie pursed her lips. It embarrassed her to say this, but still, she mustered the courage to speak. “I know. I’m not a kid anymore.”
Julian gulped. He leaned down and held her hands above her head. “You won’t regret this?”
“I won’t.” She stared right back at him. I won’t regret this.
“Why are you doing this?” he asked huskily. Because of love? I don’t want to force her.
“I-I don’t want you to come down with another cold. Enough with the cold water and shower.” That was the only excuse she could come up with at the time.
But that was enough for Julian—enough for him to see that she loved him. He turned the night lights off, plunging the room into darkness. The only sources of light came from the moon and the twinkling stars outside. The air was turning hot and heavy at a blistering rate, and the only sound that pierced through the air was Julian’s labored breathing. It felt like his breath was made of fire.
Dawn came. Rays of sunshine filtered through the window and into the room, shining on the couple who were sleeping in each other’s embrace on the gray bed. Julian’s chin rested on Jessie’s forehead, while she rested her head against his chest, his arm acting as her pillow. The look on her face spoke of satisfaction, while her nightdress lay on the ground in tatters. Bad quality, perhaps.
Julian woke up first, still in disbelief. What happened the night before was insane, and now Jessie was finally, truly his. A sense of responsibility filled him. He knew he had one more thing to protect now. He kissed her forehead gently as if leaving his imprint on her.
The kiss woke Jessie up, and her eyelashes fluttered as she did. She stared at Julian like an innocent doe, then she buried her face in his chest.
“You weren’t this shy last night,” he chuckled.
But it’s broad daylight now. I can’t do as I please, not when it’s not dark.
“Want to get up?”
“Nah. I want to lie in your bed and sleep in until noon.” Jessie was still exhausted.
Julian drew the curtains shut, keeping the rays of sunshine out, and they went back to sleep.
Eva woke up early in her apartment. There wasn’t much work to do lately, so she asked a senior of hers out for tea. That veteran helped her out once, so Eva got her a gift. Eva had a good reputation in the industry thanks to how she treated people. She would remember all the favors everyone had done for her, and once she made it big, she would return them. The clock struck two, and Eva left her home. She descended to the underground car park and got in her car, then left the complex.
The moment her car left the car park, a black off-road vehicle with sturdy steel bars installed at the front tailed her. The driver of the off-road vehicle made a call to someone. “Tailing her right now.”
“Good. Do as I say, and you’ll get paid handsomely.”
“I got it,” the man answered. “This is my job, after all.”
Little did Eva know that she was tailed. It was to be expected since most people wouldn’t be this paranoid. She made her way to the restaurant and stopped in front of a red light in a slightly remote area. It was then the off-road vehicle sped up and slammed into Eva’s car.
Eva’s car flipped over and rolled twice before coming to a stop. She was hanging from her seat, unconscious. Her hair tumbled down to the car’s base while blood trickled down her forehead that was slammed into the steering wheel.
The man hopped out of his car and approached Eva, a knife in his hand. He hadn’t been ordered to kill Eva. Instead, he was told to knock her out and slash her face. Indeed, he had received orders to disfigure her.
Eva had no idea danger was closing in and that her beauty was in jeopardy. Fortunately, her guardian angels were looking out for her. A firetruck zipped by just in time. They had just returned from a firefighting mission and ran into this unfortunate event.
A few firemen hopped off the truck, and the criminal tucked his knife away. He then put on a look of worry. “Quick, save her!”
The bonnet of Eva’s car had oil leaking through it, and smoke billowed in the air. First, the firemen rescued Eva from the car, then they put out the smoke. Eva was then taken to the nearest hospital.
At the same time, the criminal returned to his car and made a call. “I failed. I could’ve done it, but some firemen showed up. She escaped with nothing but a wound on her forehead.”
Eva’s car flipped over and rolled twice before coming to a stop. She was hanging from her seat, unconscious. Her hair tumbled down to the car’s base while blood trickled down her forehead that was slammed into the steering wheel.
“What? I specifically told you to cut her face up. A forehead wound won’t do anything!”
“What? I specifically told you to cut her face up. A forehead wound won’t do anything!”
“I couldn’t do anything. There were firemen around. I’m in trouble now. I need to settle it, so pay up.”
“Fine, but only a third of the money. We agreed to that, remember? Full sum only on job completion.”
“What? I almost killed someone because of you!”
“I have the cash ready. Come and take it,” Lucy hissed. She wouldn’t pay full price unless the job was completed.
The criminal sped off to meet Lucy. At the same time, Eva was in the hospital for treatment.
Half an hour later, the man came to the meeting spot where a red sports car stood. Before he got out of the car, he whipped out a knife and hid it behind his back.
Lucy had just arrived not too long ago. She had the full sum in cash, but now she had to split it into three parts. Lucy opened up her trunk, and the sight of cash caused the criminal to be crazy. Stupidly enough, Lucy said, “You’re only getting a third of this.” She then proceeded to take the money.
However, the man held a knife against her throat. “I want all of it.”
“No way.” Lucy needed money as well. She had gone to lengths just to withdraw all the money she had for this sabotage. He failed, yet he expects to get all the money from me? She wouldn’t agree to it, obviously, but she did another stupid thing. She fought back. Lucy kicked the man, and it made him snap. His greed took over, and he slit her neck open.
Blood spurted from her wound, and Lucy fell to the ground. The man promptly took all the money and hurried back to his car. I have to get out of here. Then he escaped.
A couple was just walking by. The girl was holding her boyfriend’s arm, and when she noticed Lucy, she screamed.
It made her boyfriend jolt. When he saw Lucy lying in a pool of blood, he too lost his cool, but he quickly whipped out his phone and, with trembling hands, called 911. The cops arrived first. It didn’t take long for them to identify who the victim was. Her ID and driver’s license were in her bag, after all.
Lucy’s father got a call soon enough, and it was the bearer of bad news. His daughter had died. “What? Who are you? Are you trying to make me angry? Because you’re doing a great job right now. My daughter’s fine.”
“I am a cop, Cornelius. This is not a joke. I need you to come here right now.”
Not too long after the cops called the Constantines, the ambulance arrived. There was no need for the doctors to do anything, however. Lucy’s artery had been cut and she had bled to death.
At the same time, another lady was also in the ER—Eva. Eva’s parents had divorced. Her father died while her mother remarried a foreigner, hence the cops called her manager to let her know what was going on. Sera was in disbelief, but then she called Louie. Louie set aside all his work immediately and sped to the hospital.
Louie tried to barge into the emergency room, but a nurse stopped him. “Sir, the patient is still under medical attention. Please, wait outside. Do not disturb the doctors.”
Louie’s heart sank. She was fine this morning. What happened? Why is she hurt? “What happened? Why did she go out all by herself? Did you find the perpetrator?”
Sera was worried as well. She shook her head. “I came as soon as I got the cops’ call. I haven’t had time to ask about the details of the accident.”
That had to wait as nothing was more important than Eva.
At the same time, another tragedy was unfolding. The Constantines rushed all the way to the crime scene. They couldn’t believe their daughter was dead, but when they saw their daughter’s corpse lying on the street, both of them almost passed out. However, what they couldn’t accept even more was why Lucy died.
“I am a cop, Cornelius. This is not a joke. I need you to come here right now.”
“We looked into her transaction record. She withdrew a huge sum of money a couple of days ago. We suspect that this is linked to her death.”
“We looked into her transaction record. She withdrew a huge sum of money a couple of days ago. We suspect that this is linked to her death.”
“You have to find the murderer. I don’t care how much it costs. Give her the justice she deserves,” Cornelius said tearfully. It’s a shame. She could have gotten married to Louie and helped the family immensely, but now she’s dead. The marriage is annulled. It was a double whammy for the Constantines.
Fiona was on her knees, crying her heart out. “My girl! Why… Why did you leave us?” She almost passed out.
their best, and her heart was finally beating as normal.
was a success. The moment the doctors emerged from the emergency room, someone hurried up to them.
a success. She’s stable, but we’ll have to keep her under observation in
everything to him. It would be devastating if the woman he had loved for so long were to die. Thank god she’s still
covered in layers of bandages, and she was wearing blue hospital scrubs. Louie thought she looked fragile; it was as if she could break into a thousand pieces at any moment. It made his heart ache. He followed the nurse to the ward, then he carried her and placed her on the bed
her hand softly, and he kissed her palm. Sera was shedding tears. She said, “I’ll leave her to you, sir. This accident requires my attention. Something
“Go.” Louie nodded.
All that could be heard in the ward were the beeps of the machines. In the silence, tears welled up in Louie’s eyes. He wished it was him, not Eva who had to
fury and sorrow enveloped the Constantines. They were helping the cops out
know. We’re looking into it
death of Lucy, Cornelius was also worried about something else. The terms of the arranged marriage clearly stated
driving carefully in the footage and did not break any traffic laws, but then a black off-road vehicle sped up and crashed into her car. Eva’s car spun two times before it came to a halt. The mere sight of it almost made Sera’s heart stop. Why did he do that? He could have killed Eva. What did Eva ever
and we need
his eyes and nothing else. She took a closer look and shook her head. “I have never seen him before, and Eva won’t even get near anyone shady.
the cops out with the case. “Officer, you must arrest the murderer. My
Louie
Louie Gilmore. He loves
need his testimonial as
about it. He’ll be here
He told the questioning officer, “Lucy’s death has something to do with this guy as
in Lucy Constantine? What happened to her?” Sera asked out of curiosity. She and Eva
earlier. Three in
That’s unbelievable!” Sera was shocked. Lucy is Mr. Gilmore’s fiancée, but now she’s
was still unconscious. Sera told Louie he had to make the police station trip the next day, and she also told
Louie’s forehead. “Are you
it’s her. I don’t think they were lying. Didn’t anyone tell you,
no.” Louie shook his head. Why haven’t they told me anything? Are they
in her voice. “Did
the Constantines to contact me.”
The cop asked, “Did Miss Constantine contact anyone lately? Has your family
daughter’s fiancé. It’s an arranged marriage, but he refuses
name? And
Gilmore, the president of Stardom. I’ve signed a contract with his parents regarding the arranged marriage, where the terms state that should he not go through with the marriage, he must give twenty percent of his company’s shares to me. It’s a huge sum of money. I have reason to believe he killed my daughter.” Even Cornelius talked himself into believing this line of reasoning. Louie’s powerful enough. He can
The cop held a photo up.
“No.”
call history. The last two calls she made were directed to this person. His name is Zack Lore. He’s a drifter and
get involved with someone
recorded his testimonial and told the Constantines to
…
worried about Eva, who was
furious. Louie went through a lot for this relationship. Just when he finally got to date Eva,
are still investigating. Their suspect is a
then, Louie’s phone rang. He quickly
that you’re involved in a murder and
about Lucy
“Yes.”
me. “Julian, you and Jessie stay here. Call me when Eva wakes up.
last two calls she made were directed to
Lucy really dead?” Julian asked, worried. And the Constantines think Louie did
really dead?” Julian asked, worried. And the Constantines think
to be at the police station.” Louie
an interrogation room. Unlike most people,
of Lucy Constantine’s murder. Her family said there’s
I’ve never
us you refuse to go through with the arranged
the questions honestly, though it didn’t help his case. He still was the prime suspect, and he was prohibited
last. She opened her eyes only for the light
You got into a car crash, remember?”
her eyes. The memory of that car crash still made her head split. She had to hold Jessie’s hand just to overcome her fear of that accident. When she opened her eyes again, she saw everyone who was in the ward.
over you the whole afternoon. He has something urgent to
“What’s the business?”
Constantine’s murder,” Sera
from the shock. “She’s dead? Who killed her?” Eva felt as if her
having his testimonial recorded, but we know he’s innocent. Don’t worry,” Sera answered honestly. Eva was someone who’d rather hear the
worry. I know Louie. He wouldn’t risk his future for this, not when he’s planning on spending his whole
The doctor immediately obliged. “Nothing too serious, but we need to observe her to see if
short while later, Louie strode into the ward. To his delight, he found Eva already awake. “Oh,
the cops say?” Eva held his
did interrogate me. Lucy’s death is bizarre, but
the Constantines
her. I see they don’t trust me at all. From now on, I’m not helping them anymore.”
Eva’s car crash. There’s something more about it. Something sinister,”
after Eva got into the car crash. That can’t be a coincidence.” Sera made an
could be something Lucy orchestrated. Later that day, Louie asked Julian and Jessie to go home first. Sera went home as well while Eva was told
the night on the case. Eventually, they noticed one similarity between Lucy and Eva: both ladies loved the same man. That was the clue they needed to find the truth. Some arduous investigation later, they finally made some headway. Lucy had withdrawn a huge sum of money. Right after that, Eva’s car was tailed, and the criminal crashed into her, causing an accident. Subsequently, the criminal called Lucy and murdered her over the cash. “They suspect that you’re the murderer?
head injury. The medication didn’t help much. Fortunately, every time she woke up, she would see Louie by
stay at the hospital. She had nightmares every night due to her head injury. The medication didn’t help much. Fortunately, every time she woke up, she would see Louie by her side, and it made her feel
sleep over this case as well. They were awaiting the investigation results. Losing their daughter impacted their lives heavily. Their child was gone before they were. “I know it’s him. He
see what the cops say. If he is the murderer, we’ll see to
her murderer go
to the police station. At the same time, Eva received a call as well. After confirming she was fine, the cops asked her to make a trip to
gave her a ride to the police station. The moment they got out of the car, they ran
witch! You got our daughter killed! You give me
Mrs.
because you wanted to marry this little b*tch, didn’t you? We’ll make you pay for it!” Fiona growled, her eyes
for what he did. If I had known he was an ingrate, I wouldn’t
old times’ sake and for the help
kill our daughter. You thought Lucy got in your way of finding love, didn’t you? How could you be so evil and kill her just to avoid marrying
entire night, Louie had figured out the whole case. No. Lucy brought this on herself. Karma bit her in the *ss faster
of her testimonial while Louie stood guard outside the room. Sera arrived
cops asked Eva about her meeting with Lucy, and she answered
piece of good news. Lucy’s killer—Zack Lore—had been arrested and would arrive at the
Why aren’t you arresting
is innocent. He has
him off the hook just because he’s rich? Did he bribe all of
“Calm down, Mrs. Constantine.”
are still alive? My daughter died! She was only twenty-seven. And she wasn’t
swiftly went into interrogation mode with him. Scared out of his wits, Zack confessed all of his crimes. Not even one detail was spared. After comparing evidence and fingerprints, Zack was identified as the murderer and Lucy as the mastermind. The cops asked Eva
were about to leave, but a cop stopped them.
cop stopped them. “Mr. Gilmore, Miss Duncan, we need
happen?”
accident. We’ve cracked
the conference hall when Eva and Louie came in. The sight of
cases are more closely related than you think. We’ll be explaining the whole thing to
need to arrest them!” Fiona pointed at
The cop then played some videos. The first one showed Lucy withdrawing her money at the bank. All the cash was tucked away into a big sack, and she left with it. “Your daughter withdrew a large sum of
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