Never Too Far Novel

The fans consumed every piece of information available, even though they were only scraps. Anything for Julian, they’d say.

The couple flew back to Averna the next day. Jessie invited Eva to shop and have tea. Then, she and Queenie returned home to see their parents. Eventually, it was time for Eva’s wedding. The news of it was a bombshell for the industry as Eva was really famous while her husband was the boss of the industry’s leading company. Yet, they didn’t invite too many people to their wedding. If they were to invite everyone they knew, they would need a venue that could house at least two thousand guests. Hence, they planned to hold a low-profile wedding. Eva didn’t mind. She never liked to brag about her life anyway.

The wedding happened one week later. Julian and Jessie were invited, of course, but only as guests. Eva had asked her best friend to be the bridesmaid. Louie looked dashing during the wedding, and Eva looked gorgeous in white. This was a wedding most people could only dream of—a picturesque wedding of a prince and a princess. Eva was the center of everyone’s attention, and Louie expressed all the love he had for her. It was true love.

Jessie and Julian were seated at the first table, their hands clasped together tightly under the table.

The ceremony kept going on until night descended. It was a sacred day that nobody would forget, and then everyone attended the wedding reception at night. Jessie had changed into a white silk dress which she specifically picked for the occasion. It made her gleam like a little fairy.
The fans consumed every piece of information available, even though they were only scraps. Anything for Julian, they’d say.

It was then all the guests realized the Gilmore brothers had both found the loves of their lives.

It was then all the guests realized the Gilmore brothers had both found the loves of their lives.

Eva’s wedding went viral. There weren’t many pictures of the event, but the few they had made a big ripple across the Net. Her fans loved how she looked, and they thought her husband was the perfect man for her.

Eventually, the wedding came to an end, and soon it was Christmas Eve. Louie and Eva had gone on their honeymoon abroad, so Julian was invited to the Silversteins’ place during Christmas. The Silverstein couple would love to marry Jessie off to him.

Julian noticed their warm welcome. It was very hard not to. Jessie wanted to spend more time with her parents at night, but her mother told her to spend it with Julian instead. She even told Jessie there would be no breakfast for her the next morning since they had places to go.

Jessie didn’t mind staying with Julian. In fact, she would gladly do it. Now that her mother was giving her an excuse to leave the house, she followed Julian back to his home.

Another important event of her life would take place the next night—her first movie premiere. The excitement kept her awake. She had also seen a lot of the movie’s promotional photos making their rounds online. It was then she realized she had been looking at Julian like he was her whole world. And Julian, unlike most of the time, was smiling as well.

That’s the power of love. Only when he was with someone whom he loved would Julian crack a smile. Jessie also noticed something else. When she first joined the set, she would only steal glances at Julian. Her love was budding, yet she had not the courage to say it out loud. She also noticed a few photos where Julian was getting jealous. Oh, I love these photos. They detail my memories with him. Our memories.

She fell asleep eventually, but she woke up a little later. Groggily, she picked her phone up to look at the time. Julian had woken up as well, and he hugged her. “It’s still early. Get back to sleep.”

“I can’t.” Oh my gosh, it’s already five-thirty in the morning. She was still yawning, but sleep wouldn’t claim her.

Julian got up as well, and they stared outside the window for a moment. The skies were still dark. He said, “I’ll take you around. It should freshen us up, then let’s have breakfast.”

“How about you sleep here? I’ll take the couch so that I won’t disturb your sleep.” Jessie was embarrassed because she was too excited to fall asleep but knew she shouldn’t disturb his sleep.

However, the man reached over and pulled her into his embrace. “Why don’t we do some exercising?”

“Sure! Now? The sky is still quite dark. Why don’t we wait a bit?” Jessie asked with a serious expression.

The man burst out laughing. “The exercise I’m referring to doesn’t need us to head downstairs.”

Immediately getting what he meant, Jessie blushed and buried herself in the man’s arms, unable to reject his request. Lord, men were generally the most lustful in the morning.

In the end, Jessie couldn’t stand her drowsiness despite her excitement. The man had worn her out.

When she woke up again, it was already 11.00AM. Julian had ordered food for her so they could leave for the premiere in the afternoon.

Jessie wore a cute yellow sweater with a small cap over her long hair, making her look cute and innocent. On the other hand, Julian was wearing a mask with casual clothes, but when he was walking on the street, he attracted everyone’s attention with his model-like figure.

The two invited Lexie and her boyfriend to the movie premiere as well.

As Jessie was in high spirits, she felt her heart constantly thumping rapidly inside her chest as she held Julian’s hand.

When the premiere finally began, they saw Gilmore Corporation’s eye-catching and astonishing promotional logo on the big screen, followed by the movie’s opening. The special effects used in the movie were excellent, resulting in a very realistic mythical world. Also, her and Julian’s names appearing together under the “Main Cast” section looked domineering and eye-catching.
“How about you sleep here? I’ll take the couch so that I won’t disturb your sleep.” Jessie was embarrassed because she was too excited to fall asleep but knew she shouldn’t disturb his sleep.

Jessie felt her heartbeat speed up again as she looked at her name, feeling like this was just a dream.

Jessie felt her heartbeat speed up again as she looked at her name, feeling like this was just a dream.

Eva’s name appeared soon after theirs. The 3D effect used was brilliant and gave the viewers a sense that they had been transported inside the movie and were taking a real trip into the mystical world.

During the movie, Jessie could hear the sounds of gasps and exclamations inside the hall, obviously indicating that they were astonished by the special effects.

She could only applaud the production crew for their wealth and capability. She felt like she could watch these special effects all day!

Following that, a young celestial servant appeared on the screen. While Jessie watched the elegant immortal she played, she thought her features looked very delicate under the great camera movements and lighting. It was as if she were a real, unrealistically beautiful young immortal.

“Oh, heavens! Isn’t that Jessie? She looks so beautiful.” A young woman sitting behind Jessie exclaimed in excitement.

Jessie had dubbed her the voice of her character herself and wasn’t expecting her voice to sound so gentle and engaging. Her tone sounded clear and penetrative, and her every expression imbued the crowd.

Meanwhile, Julian was also attracted by the image of his wife on screen and couldn’t help but praise himself for having such a good eye and choosing her to be the female protagonist.

Although filming was difficult, watching the beautiful scenes made Jessie feel that all her efforts were worth it.

On the screen, Jessie looked cute and slightly mischievous. It wasn’t until she watched herself getting beaten up and thrown out like a sandbag that she felt Julian’s Demon Lord, the male protagonist, was exceptionally handsome!

She couldn’t help but let out a few exclamations while clutching Julian’s hand tightly. “You’re so handsome.”

Turning to look at her, Julian kissed her forehead and cooed, “I’m yours.”

That moment, Jessie smiled so brightly that she squinted her eyes into slits. Yes, he’s mine. No matter how handsome he is, he’s mine.

Screams echoed throughout the entire movie hall.

It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that all the screams came from women. Julian was already used to it, but Jessie, just like his fans, was madly infatuated with him.

Back on screen, the young immortal servant fell into Demon Lord’s arms, and a shocking love story began.

After the movie ended, Jessie and Julian came out of the hall with their masks on and saw many excited fans standing outside, seemingly still immersed in the movie.

They kept praising the movie while walking away.

At this moment, Jessie and Julian were inside an elevator. Julian had his hood on while Jessie hugged him tightly, snuggling her face in his chest.

The four young women who just came in had been busy chatting with each other since they were in the courtyard. They didn’t pay any attention to the couple already inside the elevator and continued to talk loudly.

“The two of them looked so good together! I kept fangirling over them throughout the whole movie. How I wish they were together in real life as well!”

“I heard that they are a real couple!”

“I wonder if that’s true, but they have my blessing anyway! I used to dislike Jessie, but now I understand the hype about her beauty. She’s indeed born to be a protagonist.”

“Isn’t she? I think so too. Gosh! Did you guys see how handsome Julian was? He never fails to steal women’s hearts. Whoever has him as her boyfriend must be the luckiest person ever!”

“I wish I could switch places with Jessie. This way, I could kiss him!”

Meanwhile, Jessie could feel the man she hugged freeze for a moment and almost burst out laughing.

She then glanced over at the young woman who said she wanted to kiss Julian. The young woman wore a cute outfit that suited her slightly plump figure. Unsurprisingly, she spoke her mind so openly and didn’t care what others thought of her.

When they finally came out of the elevator and headed toward Julian’s car, Jessie suddenly smiled and hugged Julian’s arm while skipping. “What were you so nervous about?”
At this moment, Jessie and Julian were inside an elevator. Julian had his hood on while Jessie hugged him tightly, snuggling her face in his chest.

Julian caressed her head while saying, “You know the answer.”

Julian caressed her head while saying, “You know the answer.”

“Did your fans scare you? It seems they accept our relationship!” Jessie exclaimed joyously.

Stopping, Julian took her hands and reassured her, “You don’t have to worry about how others feel about you. What’s important is our love for each other.”

Jessie blinked a few times and nodded in agreement, but the words those fans said still made her happy inside.

“I know that. No matter what happens, we will stay with each other.” Jessie wrapped her arms around Julian’s neck and stood on her toes to plant a kiss on his cheek.

She thought, Julian looks so handsome. No wonder other women are head over heels for him. He looks super attractive on-screen and can make anyone’s heart flutter with just one action. Tonight, he managed to charm everyone through the big screen, so much so that the whole place was filled with screams. With the help of the amazing special effects, his portrayal of the Demon Lord seemed very realistic. Even when he raised his eyebrow or his head, or even made a move with his hand, it looked so handsome that it made everyone scream.

“Let’s head home!” Jessie’s eyes looked shy, and she thought, Perhaps this is a side effect of watching the movie. I want to have him entirely tonight.

head home?” Julian seemed to have guessed her

in his chest, she urged, “Do something naughty.

that, Julian burst out laughing and brought her over to the car before speeding back home to

and the few producers were there because they had to

I’m sure you know the reason, right? You have too many

have to appear on

just worried about the movie not selling well! After all, this is Jessie’s first movie, and it would be bad if the movie sales

to different event sites at the same time, so

others’ suggestions, she joined them in persuading him, “I think Director Cooper is right. The investment for this movie is so large that it might have quite a huge effect if the fans refuse to buy our relationship had we made

except Jessie’s. He then asked unhappily, “Why can’t we appear together

glanced at him and squinted her eyes while

“Fine!” Julian finally agreed.

that, Vincent and the others felt relieved. It seemed like the only person who could persuade Julian was

her makeup done at the company and put on a custom-made dress. She appeared at the event venue inside the shopping mall at 3.00PM. Her skin looked as fair as glistening snow, and her black, straight

car. Right before she got in, she seized the opportunity to kiss him. Then,

“Alright.”

want

campaigns, she was quite nervous. She nodded in agreement. “Alright then! I’ll keep that in mind. You should hurry

door and

also told Jessie that the emcee would ask questions according to these questions and answers, so Jessie only had to answer them according to the given answers.

those answers while going to the venue, wanting to

memorized all those answers while going to

do? This is the first time I’m promoting a movie. What

as well. You can let him answer

yesterday, she was confident in her work.

a few veteran actors would be heading to the event together, but since the venue was not far from where they were, the

Jessie heading to the advertising campaign alone. What if she gets too

the end, he stood up and looked at Vincent before blurting out, “I’m not going there anymore.” Once he said

almost time for the event. How can you walk out on us?” Vincent ran after

disappeared from the lobby. He dashed toward his car and got inside before speeding toward the shopping mall where

employee-only passage. Fabian was already dressed handsomely and was waiting for her. When their gazes met, they smiled at

you look so

handsome!” Jessie smiled and praised

on stage. If you don’t want to answer the questions, you can

“Sure. Thank you.”

underestimated the number of fans that came to the event. All she saw was a sea of black filling the entire ground floor of the shopping

her lips while her hands, which were holding

introduce themselves.” The emcee was a man, and he was

followed by Jessie, who took a deep breath before introducing herself. “Hello everyone, I’m Jessie Silverstein.

“Whoa! She’s so beautiful!”

so smooth and fair. It

her nervousness, but then she thought she might be even more nervous when the emcee started asking

the emcee began by asking questions about the storyline. After a few questions, he began steering off course and asking private questions that fans were

not know you that well, so can you answer a

go ahead!” Jessie smiled

“Who’s your first kiss?”

tell them the answer? However, she cleverly asked, “Are you referring to the movie? Of course,

We’re more curious about your

sorry, but it’s not

questions. Fabian very naturally introduced himself, followed by Jessie, who took a deep breath before introducing herself. “Hello everyone, I’m Jessie Silverstein. I play Estelle in Fallen

fans were all looking forward to the answer, wanting to know the number

wanting to know the number of past boyfriends the new

one

tell us about your standards when choosing your future boyfriend or husband? Would you prefer a tall and handsome playboy or a gentle and caring

brag, but my boyfriend is not only tall and handsome but also gentle and

to rephrase her words to make them sound

it this way? Among all the male celebrities in the entertainment industry, who do you think is your dream

let’s keep these private questions unanswered for

we’re all curious and want to know her better.” The emcee chuckled, not intending to let

Vincent

up from beside the stage. The man took off his hood and mask, revealing his identity. Then, Julian approached

fans below were screaming at the top of their lungs, thinking, Oh my gosh! It’s Julian! He’s

course, her dream boyfriend would be me.” After saying that, he hugged Jessie’s

instant, the crowd below the

openly revealed his relationship with Jessie, which was beyond their expectations. There was no need for any evidence because they all knew it

emcee had a stiff smile on his face. He coughed softly and tried to control the situation. “It seems like Mr. Gilmore does deserve the title

his ear and whispered, “Why are you here? Aren’t you supposed to be

Julian lowered his body and

is going to be

as long as it makes me

At this moment, his fans could only see his side profile because all his attention was

jealous as they watched the man whom they

there are no other questions, let’s wrap up this event!” Once Julian finished his words, he gave the

her from the crowd, hugging her figure so she would not get squeezed. Meanwhile, the bodyguards immediately came over and guided

his scheduled advertising campaign and gone to Jessie’s campaigning venue. As if he thought Vincent had not had enough, he

giant funds in this movie, and they no longer had any high hopes for it. Instead, all they were hoping was that

the couple’s announcement had spread like wildfire on the Internet

most brilliant man in the entertainment industry, was suddenly revealed to be

of his female fans clamored to announce that they would boycott the movie as well. Just as they had expected, the loudest protest came from the female fans. Many young women in the crowd were extremely jealous as they watched the man whom they idolized reveal his relationship

but did not dare to throw a fit. Not only that, but he even had an uncomfortable time suppressing his anger. “Julian, didn’t we reach an agreement earlier? Can’t you bear with it just for a while? What you

but he even had an uncomfortable time suppressing his anger. “Julian, didn’t we reach an agreement earlier? Can’t you bear with it just for a while? What you did will

did not comment while Jessie comforted Vincent. “Director Cooper, don’t be mad. Here, have

was still angry, he

out and patted his back in concern. Did we trigger his sickness

with a defeated expression. I can’t scold him, nor can I beat him up, and

it to fate!” Julian

Cooper, there is nothing to

her first movie ended as a disaster, she still had her identity

Julian arrived outside the parking lot. Several black MPVs parked on the side, and dozens of reporters were waiting for them to appear before surrounding the

you and Miss Silverstein

are you

you guys start

are

hand and denied being pregnant.

hand and turned to look at the bodyguards, who

the reporters had no intentions of leaving and were constantly tapping on the

for Director

and held her hand. “How about you?

either because I’m your fan too. Perhaps, I would feel disappointed after knowing you’re taken, but that doesn’t stop me from liking you! So, yes, I’ll still watch your movie.” She

waist while saying joyously, “To be

against hers while reassuring her, “Wherever you are, that’s where

was working overtime today, helping Julian manage the comments. Since he had already announced his relationship, they could only give their

campaign to make

schedule of the day, proving that he loved her dearly and leading the fans to accept

Corporation’s public relations department was phenomenal at directing public opinion and managed to convince his

production crew felt like they were sitting on pins and needles. During

Julian and Jessie had a family dinner at the Gilmore Residence before heading

had given up and decided not to panic about it. However, this was the first movie that rendered him insecure in his years of directing. He had prepared numerous special effects that would be used in the movie before it even began shooting, which showed how much dedication he put into this film. Once she finished her explanation, she hugged the man’s waist while saying

you. I trust that with your popularity, the ticket sales won’t be terrible.”

left with one belief—to believe you. I trust that with your popularity, the ticket sales won’t be terrible.” He

in a good word for you so that Louie won’t fire you,” Julian

help but burst out laughing when she heard what Julian said.

brought Jessie to a place where they could enjoy the countdown. The two enjoyed the fireworks illuminating the sea with candlelight and red

someone posting the same fireworks on social media, to which the comments were asking, ‘I heard that this fireworks display was arranged by a wealthy man to make his girlfriend happy. I’m curious who that lucky woman is and how she feels having someone light

could not help but think, I didn’t expect I could enjoy the fireworks a rich

curious, she ran over to Julian and showed him her phone. “How did you know there would be a rich man

moment before answering, “The rich man is me,

few seconds. What? It was for me all

fireworks for me?” Jessie was touched beyond words. She would never have dreamt that Julian was such a romantic and that she could be part of the experience. Smooch! With a smile, she

are done, shouldn’t we be heading

knew he was up to no good just by looking at him, so she nodded shyly. “Sure, let’s

the car, she smiled sweetly when she found more videos on social media and saw that many were jealous of the woman who received the fireworks display. The one being envied by

on top in just one day. To that, Vincent was utterly delighted. Not only was I worried for nothing, but the movie is also