Never Too Far Novel

“There’s no need for that. Wait for me to change. We’ll be having dinner after that.” Jessie had been on a diet for the commercial shooting, which resulted in her current hunger pangs.

That night, Julian treated her to dinner and even ordered takeaway for her as supper.

Then, March arrived in the blink of an eye, bringing two good tidings. The first one confirmed Eva was pregnant, while the second one was regarding their latest movie being nominated for an award. Even so, the award remained a mystery to them for the time being.

Eva didn’t expect herself to be pregnant when she traveled home for vacation. Thus, after she returned to the city, the people around her viewed her as the object of protection.

Jessie was delighted when she heard such excellent news as she was expecting the birth of two children this year. One of them belonged to Queenie, while another one belonged to Eva.

So far, she and Julian hadn’t decided on their wedding date. After all, she was content with spending time together with him.

The 24th of March was considered a big day for celebrities as the awards ceremony this year was held on the same day. It also provided the occasion to review excellent works over the year. The ceremony would give out awards to both the best actor and actress, along with other prizes to recognize the industry’s accomplishments.

Jessie, Julian, and the crew walked down the red carpet, bathing in the background music and the fans’ screaming. Soon, they walked over to the sign-in board. The instant she signed her name, he left his signature next to hers before drawing a heart that circled their names.
“There’s no need for that. Wait for me to change. We’ll be having dinner after that.” Jessie had been on a diet for the commercial shooting, which resulted in her current hunger pangs.

His gesture didn’t go unnoticed by the camera operators nearby. They immediately gave his work a close-up. His gesture was evidence of his affection for her, even if it was a simple one.

His gesture didn’t go unnoticed by the camera operators nearby. They immediately gave his work a close-up. His gesture was evidence of his affection for her, even if it was a simple one.

After that, they walked into the ceremony hall. Even though she was merely a rookie in the industry, their relationship suggested that she would become more than that in the future. Thus, the organizer arranged a seat for her beside him. Their name tags next to each other indicated the best wishes from the industry for the future couple.

“Are you nervous about the ceremony?” He gently held her hand in his.

“Not at all. I’m doing my best to stay calm.” She shook her head. Even though she was surrounded by the flashing lights, to her, there was nothing around that could ever compare with him.

Therefore, she was happy even if she didn’t win any award because he was the best thing that ever happened to her.

The ceremony began in the crowd’s nervous anticipation after the opening show. Then, the hosts announced the winners with excited voices. After that, the audience was all looking forward to the announcement of the award winners after the awards for both the best supporting actor and actress, followed by various awards for the behind-the-scenes team.

The most significant awards of the night were none other than the Award for Best Actor and the Award for Best Actress.

All of them were highly anticipating the announcement of this year’s winners.

“Next, we’ll be glad to have the presidents announce the best actor and actress. Please welcome Mr. Leads and Mr. King,” the hostess began with a bright smile on her face.

The men got up on the stage. Both of them were holding an unopened envelope respectively. After they exchanged a few jokes, the music that followed built up the tension in the air.

The audience was watching them in anticipation.

“Coming up next, we are going to announce the winners of the Award for Best Actor and Best Actress. The winner of the Award for Best Actor is Julian Gilmore, and the Award for Best Actress goes to Jessie Silverstein.”

Jessie was overjoyed with the news of Julian as the winner when she unexpectedly heard her name. The words struck her like lightning, rendering her utterly dumbfounded for a split second as she had difficulty processing them and doubting herself.

“Am I hearing my name?” She sought assurance from him.

He took her hand. “You are. Let’s go.”

There was a stir in the audience. Several people were eyeing her enviously as he led her onto the stage, hand in hand. After all, she used to be an unassuming double for other actresses, and it was merely her first movie in her career.

However, Julian, who was widely recognized as the most handsome man in the industry, was now holding her hand as they stepped onto the stage. Plus, she also won the Award for Best Actress, which created a record for achieving such an accomplishment after starring in her first movie.

Lisa was one of the people who couldn’t contain her jealousy. She balled her fists tightly as she struggled to accept that all the good things had happened to Jessie.

“There should be some backdoor dealings behind this. There’s no way she could earn this award if not through connections,” Lisa hissed through gritted teeth.

At that exact moment, nervousness filled Jessie’s heart. However, when Julian slid her palm into his, she calmed down under his touch. She was suddenly filled with overwhelming certainty that she could take things head-on with him by her side.

When the pair stood at the center of the stage, their mere presence practically revealed to the world that they were undoubtedly a perfect couple. The audience couldn’t help but agree that they were the ideal match made for each other.

“Jessie, would you mind sharing what’s on your mind right now? Are you happy? Are you surprised to hear you won the award?” The hostess walked over to them and asked cheerily.

Jessie took over the microphone and nodded naturally. “Yes, I’m indeed both thrilled and surprised. I’ve never considered winning an award when I came to attend the ceremony.”

“But your movie ranked the highest-grossing film of the year. So, you should’ve made a mental preparation for winning an award tonight,” the host pressed.

“I never gave it more than a passing thought. After all, the movie only became a success mainly due to the director, the team behind it, and all the other staff involved in the movie.” Once she answered, the host directed their attention at Julian and asked, “Julian, what about you? What’s your favorite moment on the stage?”

“The best moment will be nothing but standing by Miss Silverstein’s side when she receives the award.” Julian didn’t hesitate to answer.

The host let out a chuckle before teasing, “It seems like winning the award yourself is second to accompanying Miss Silverstein to receive the award on your list.”

“There should be some backdoor dealings behind this. There’s no way she could earn this award if not through connections,” Lisa hissed through gritted teeth.
The envious eyes of the audience were glued to Jessie. The best actor, Julian, made it clear that he was merely her companion on the stage tonight. Therefore, her most outstanding achievement tonight was never getting an award but having him by her side for the rest of her life.
The envious eyes of the audience were glued to Jessie. The best actor, Julian, made it clear that he was merely her companion on the stage tonight. Therefore, her most outstanding achievement tonight was never getting an award but having him by her side for the rest of her life.

Heat rushed to her face, and she pursed her cherry-red lips at his words. However, before she could dwell on it, the hostess shot another question at her, “Miss Silverstein, may I ask, do you have any plans for the future?”

Jessie got lost in a train of thought but couldn’t think of a satisfactory answer. Then, she turned to Julian on the side to seek his help, only to see the man smiling at her. “Isn’t it getting married?”

Her cheeks immediately flushed crimson at his reminder. Finally, she nodded firmly and told the hostess, “He’s right. I’m taking my time to enjoy dating before I get married.”

“If so, is Miss Silverstein perhaps suggesting that you’re marrying Mr. Gilmore?”

Jessie nodded the second time with pure bliss spread across her face. “Yes. It’s him.”

The awards ceremony no longer held its significance when it became a place where every audience witnessed Jessie and Julian’s strong affection for each other.

It was a starry night, filled with stars twinkling from the sky and stars attending the awards ceremony. By the time they arrived home, it was already 11.30PM. After a bath, Jessie changed into her comfy pajamas and took the opportunity to finally relax. The stiffness in her shoulders had never once disappeared during the ceremony due to her nervousness about being one of the participants tonight. A pair of hands reached behind her and kneaded her stiff muscles just when she tried to massage the soreness out of her shoulders.

She fluttered her eyes shut in comfort, leaned into his touch, and enjoyed his hands massaging her shoulders as a faint smile painted across her lips.

Julian was captivated by her beauty tonight. After he ensured she had finally let loose of all the stress, he stood still behind the couch and leaned down to kiss her soft, red lips.

The kiss drew a moan out of her, which made her shyness reach its peak due to their intimacy. That’s not how you kiss!

Nevertheless, there was no doubt that the man was a good kisser, and she couldn’t tear herself away from his ministrations. Soon, he bent down to carry her in his arms and returned to the room.

After the awards ceremony, Julian turned down all job offers and took Jessie on a trip abroad. They spent quality time together without worrying about their careers and other trivial matters.

Then, July approached in a blink of an eye, bringing Queenie’s due date closer day by day. Frankly, after she had experienced the pregnancy for months, she couldn’t help but feel that it was finally her time to give birth to her child.

Just as expected, Queenie gave birth to the youngest son of the Manson Family through a C-Section, who weighed seven pounds at birth. The baby boy clenched his fists as his wail resounded through the room, which thoroughly amazed the nurses in the delivery room. It was their first time seeing a newborn with such delicate features yet a very healthy set of lungs.

Still, judging by his parent’s looks, it was only natural that the child would eventually grow into a handsome young man in the future.

Both elders of the Manson Family and the Silverstein Family were glad to receive the news. After all, good tidings of the mother and the child being in excellent health were the best information they would ever hope for.

Julian and Jessie had already embarked on their trip back to the country to attend the baby shower.

Things were a little hectic for the new parents, especially considering the latest addition to the family. However, three days later, Anastasia and Elliot visited them. After all, Queenie needed a friend to talk to and relieve any postpartum anxiety she might have hidden in her heart.

Anastasia was akin to an older sister to Queenie. They talked about everything and anything that needed to be taken care of after childbirth. Anastasia’s company also had the intended effect of soothing Queenie, who was experiencing hormonal changes after her delivery, and kept Queenie in a good mood, so she could raise her child without worries.

The Silverstein Family and the Manson Family elders were more than delighted to welcome the new member into their families.

a month, and they had a tacit

him go. Julian attempted to do the same, but he felt as though his limbs weren’t listening to his brain. Because no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t manage

need to learn. Maybe you’ll be doing the same in two

got to marry Jessie. He proposed to Jessie when they traveled abroad, and she accepted. Thus,

the Silverstein Family worked together and chose a date in October, which was an auspicious day for

Nonetheless, some of the wedding photos he deigned to reveal remained the top trending topic on Twitter for

famous actor with a considerable fanbase, he kept the wedding small and secret. Nonetheless, some of the wedding photos he deigned to

from Eva and Louie and received another fantastic piece of news in November, which was the birth of their son. He was the designated heir of the Gilmore Family. Since then, Louie had gone all out to lavish his wife and son

illuminated Averna, the most prosperous city in the East. The building of Presgrave Group stood high above the other city landmarks and attractions around it

profile over the recent years. He decided to focus on his family and made them

family would always be his priority. His business and everything else would only come after, not

the young master of the Presgrave Family, had just finished his usual fencing practice. He got ready to go home for dinner while

his earplugs out of

he had set his life goal, which was to inherit his father’s company

came true as his features began

danger was closing in from

of the sunroof and aimed

convoy on the road without warning. The missile sent one of the three black cars in motion flipping over before the blast spread to the other two cars. The first car rolled down the road amidst the explosion before it crashed into a lamppost and stopped. The windows shattered due to

cars, which were affected by the blast, and shouted at each other, “The young master is

to save

rushed simultaneously toward the flipped black car and wrenched the door open with abandon. They found Jared in a state that blood smeared all over his face when they got him out of the passenger seats. They also managed to drag the bodyguard, who drove the car, out

One of the bodyguards barked the order at his companions before rushing toward the black car on the roadside. The other four surviving bodyguards didn’t waste any time carrying Jared to

the situation to Elliot and Anastasia on the way to the hospital. After learning the bad news, she almost passed out in her husband’s arms. On

there to welcome the car that the Young Master of the Presgrave Family was in. Soon enough, the black car sped over to the entrance and stopped before the bodyguard carefully carried the boy out of the car and onto a stretcher. “Save him,” the bodyguard cried

The director ran along with them as he gave out orders to the nurses to treat the bodyguards’ wounds. After that, he got the staff to send the two ice-cold

that she didn’t fall. Her

breathing when we got him out,” one of the bodyguards explained. Meanwhile, at Presgrave Hospital, the director, the associate director, and the rest of the head doctors were all gathered at the entrance of the building. They were there to welcome the car that the Young Master of the Presgrave Family was in. Soon enough, the black car sped over to the entrance and stopped before the bodyguard carefully carried the boy out of the car and onto a stretcher. “Save him,” the bodyguard cried with

he badly injured?” Elliot

badly injured?” Elliot

a wound on his forehead, but there were no other obvious wounds on him. But… We’re not sure if he…” the bodyguard muttered. Elliot’s entire figure was shuddering—regardless of how much he tried to remain calm, he simply couldn’t bring himself to accept what had happened to his son. At that very moment, a doctor rushed out of the

hospital in the country, to find a suitable match. We need it within 24 hours,” the doctor said to both Elliot and the director. Elliot watched as the director pulled his phone out and started contacting all his connections. He sent out the news of what had happened and started

son required a heart transplant, she collapsed into tears once more. At that moment, she desperately wished that she could sacrifice her life in exchange for her

a document placed in front of them in a hospital in Averna. The woman let out a long sigh. “Would we have had to spend all this money if it weren’t for your sister?” she muttered. Tears were welling up in the man’s eyes. “Stop with your harsh words. We can’t save Nick anymore,”

that? We’ve spent over 10,000 on his stay in the ICU! What

on. We have an emergency situation that we’d like to talk to you guys about,” the doctor

who just got into a car accident in town, and he desperately needs a heart transplant. At this point, we will no longer be able to keep Nick alive. Would you guys be willing to donate his heart?” The woman’s eyes lit up when she heard the doctor’s words. “This is a good deed we’re doing. Let’s do it!” she uttered as she held onto her

it for a moment before he let out a sigh. “Fine. I guess it’s good that we get to save someone else’s life. It’ll be good karma

with him. They received the good news just 30 minutes after announcing that they needed a transplant. They heard that there was a boy who had been brain-dead for nearly two weeks and that the boy’s

the same thought in her mind as well. About an hour later, a total of

Elliot’s life was no longer

after they signed the necessary documents. Zack looked especially drained after he had finally said his last goodbyes to his sister’s son, Nick. Zack brought his wife home, and they were greeted by two girls who were waiting for them in the hall. One of the girls was their daughter, while the other girl was skinnier and paler.

of the vehicle to hand them a special gift. “Mr. Zack Lore and Ms. Olivia Fraser,

a thank-you gift from my boss,” the man explained. “What? How much did you say is inside?” Olivia’s eyes looked like they were about to fall out of her sockets. Tears streamed down Elliot’s cheeks as well. The Presgrave Family will forever be indebted to this family of strangers. We have to repay their kindness, he thought. Anastasia had the same thought in her mind as well.

Zack was just as shocked to hear this. He hadn’t expected his nephew to contribute to the family even through his death. I can’t believe

nephew to contribute to the family even through his

life. This is a big deal, you know?!” Olivia was worried that her husband would reject the money, so she practically snatched the envelope from the man. “Thank you. Please

around to help.” The man handed Olivia a name card, and she took it immediately. “Are you sure that

“Of course.”

make sure to save this number, then.” Olivia was on cloud nine. “Drive safe!” After the man left, Olivia let out a booming laugh

with sorrow. “What did you guys do to my brother? Why did that man give

this, you hear me? We can’t let that young brat find out

at the girl who was sitting in a corner. Even though he was her biological uncle, he felt as if he had been totally blinded by the wealth that had just befallen him—he was afraid that the girl would want to snatch his money away

never finish all this money!” At that thought, Olivia turned to look at her daughter and her skinny, frail niece.

brother!” The girl started crying. “Your brother’s sick. You won’t get to see him anymore,” the other young girl told the skinnier one. “My brother’s not gone. He’s coming back,” the skinny girl cried. When Olivia first took the two children in, she had considered how she didn’t have a son

money. This money must be spent on my own daughter for her to live well! As for this niece… Oh! There’s this Aunt Jessica who had earlier

let’s send Ellie to

idea! Aunt Jessica is aging and she lives alone. How on earth is

Let’s do it this way: we’ll pay Aunt Jessica two thousand every month for her to take care of Ellie. After all, the longer Ellie stays with us, the more details she will get to know as she gets older. When that happens, she will most likely fight for the money!” Olivia was now solely concerned with

is right. Ellie will grow up one day, and if she learned that

talk to Aunt

the previous three days, began to stir in Presgrave Hospital. Although his head was bandaged, he was conscious and eventually understood what

his body belonged to someone else was

There’s only this girl left in their family, and I’m now gifted with so much money. This money must be spent on my own daughter for her to live well! As for this niece… Oh! There’s this Aunt Jessica who had earlier offered to look after Ellie! I have

said, “I’m sorry, Mom, for

he said, “I’m sorry, Mom, for making you worry.” A wave of guilt swept over him as he

and kissed Jared on the forehead. She did not want her

knew he had

by a foreign competitor who wanted to exact revenge on the Presgrave Group for stealing away

in the middle of the open seas.

to quell his anger. He went even further to ensure that the entire sinner’s

recuperate, Elliot’s entire family

desk in the president’s office. He then stood to his feet and gazed out the floor-to-ceiling window. His captivating appearance was a gift from god, with the sun

this year, completely inherited his father’s genes. He stood close to 1.87 meters tall and exuded

Presgrave, the documents required for the board meeting are ready. You

years living and studying overseas and had rarely returned, but this time, he would have more time to

he was now in charge of running the whole Presgrave Group while

was grandly greeted. Another woman laden with jewelry rushed up to hug the woman as soon as she emerged from the airport wearing only branded clothing from

four years. This daughter of hers, having a beautiful appearance and

out of money

to you tomorrow!

the bare minimum,” Selena responded, her

head back first, come on! You arrived just in time for tomorrow’s wedding of your aunt’s

well?

be doing but toiling away? She’s not at all comparable to you!” Olivia said as

into a basement car park in Averna’s high-end residential area and stopped it in a luxurious

any of her belongings and instead waited for her mother to carry everything for her. This resulted in Olivia spoiling Selena since she was young as if she were truly

have something

whatever you like,” Olivia agreed right

down upon everything in the country, perhaps

intend to look for a job now. I want to have some fun

Our family does not require money anyway. I don’t

few designer stores to get their attire for the wedding the following day. Their total expenditure for the night itself came up to more than

the money would keep falling from the sky and were unconcerned about

would

in a run-down alley when she was seven. However, they moved into a big mansion subsequently, and when she graduated from high school, her parents immediately sent her abroad to study when she failed to get into a local university. Not only that,

her parents possessed a mystical ability that allowed

did not tell her the

of the wealthy and lived just like a

to their house to doll up both Selena and herself. Selena wore a six-figure gown, and because she had undergone some minor cosmetic

poor, disheveled lady and appeared to be a wealthy and noble woman. Connor had begun investing recently and Lady Luck had also

to the hotel where the wedding was hosted. The moment Olivia appeared

right? She looks just

Such a beautiful lady! You’re so blessed, Olivia, to

Selena is

“That’s incredible!”

all the compliments, Selena couldn’t help but raise her chin proudly. She knew she merited all of these praises. She was also aware that many young guys in the hall were placing

ideal life partner would undoubtedly be a member of the

the front seats, sat down, and then started scrolling through her phone while acting oblivious to everyone else. Olivia, on the other hand, looked around the room before turning

to make it here today,” Jessica Aguirre said. She was the elderly woman who had adopted

shot up, and a flash of superiority lit up her eyes. She

young. Despite her young age, Selena never overcame her animosity toward Ellen, especially after she realized Ellen had a beautiful doll that she had always wanted. However, Ellen never gave it to her, and Selena hid it, which resulted in her father spanking her. Although her only recollection of Ellen was from their childhood, the vengeful nature of her character meant that she