Never Too Far Novel
Chapter 1521-1530
Ellen ordered only one dish before handing over the menu to Jared, who ordered six dishes in one go. At that moment, her phone, which displayed Garrett’s phone number, rang and tightened her chest.
“Excuse me, Mr. Tillman, I have an incoming call.” She glanced at the room before taking a seat on the couch. “Hi, Uncle Garrett.”
“What are you doing, Ellen? Why haven’t you registered your name? Are you doing this because you don’t wanna share the money?”
“Sorry, Uncle Garrett, but I have work—”
“What’s so important about work? This is of utmost urgency! I need the money, so stop dilly-dallying!”
Tears of grievance pooled in her eyes, prompting her to lower her head. “It’s not on purpose, Uncle Garrett. I’m just busy with work—”
“I don’t care. You’d better give me the money by Friday while I’m still nice,” he threatened.
Ellen was a nonentity to Garrett’s family. Besides, she alone could do nothing even if they treated her like a rat. It was safe to say that money had awakened the evil in them.
“I’m sorry, Uncle Garrett.”
“You only have a few days. If you don’t settle the issue by then, I’ll cause a stir at your workplace. Let’s see if you’re allowed to work still when the time comes.” He hurt her with mean words before terminating the call.
Ellen’s body trembled as despair surged in her. If Jessica were here, she would not have allowed such a thing to happen.
Knowing that the call had ended, Jared swept a glance at her only to see tears trickling down and wetting her grey dress. He sprang up and crouched in front of her. “Did something happen?”
She blamed herself for showing her forlorn side to him, so she quickly wiped her tears off. “Nothing. Something flew into my eyes. That’s why.”
Yet, the unbidden tears streamed nonstop. Those gorgeous, teary eyes could easily make one feel bad.
The weird sensation flooded Jared again as he watched her crying, stifling his chest so hard that he could barely breathe.
“You can talk to me about anything.” His voice sounded airy.
Ellen bit her rosy lip. “Wouldn’t that be annoying?”
“Not at all. Just feel free to talk to me.” He seated himself next to her as he was all ears.
She took a deep breath while thinking, Where should I start first? I think he should know the entirety of the situation, or he won’t be able to follow.
“My parents passed away when I was young, so my uncle fostered my elder brother and me, but my brother left because of a serious illness. I didn’t even get to see him in his last moments.” Ellen felt hot behind her eyes, and he drew a few pieces of tissue for her since it was close to him.
She wiped her tears while continuing, “Then, my uncle sent me to my aunt’s place. Jessica treated me like I was her granddaughter. We only had each other, but life was great. To me, she was my grandmother.”
At that point, another stream of tears ran down her cheeks, and she choked on her voice. “But she left me too. I’m all alone again.”
Jared sympathized with her past. “So, is someone giving you a hard time now?”
“It’s all because of my grandmother’s demolished house. She did not apply for adoption, so she’s not my official guardian. Instead, my uncle is the one on the papers.”
“Now, my relatives want their share of the demolition payment. I’m still new to the company, and there’s a lot for me to catch up with, so I couldn’t go to the authority to transfer my name yet. My uncle called because he’s angry that I went to work instead of solving the issue first. If I drag things out any longer, he said he’s going to make a scene at work so that I’ll lose my job. ”
Now that Ellen recounted the whole story, she felt utterly helpless. She had no intention to be all crybaby in front of such a handsome guy, but she could not help it. It hurt too much.
“How could they? They’ve seriously gone overboard.” Even Jared was exasperated as an outsider.
“It’s not like I’m doing it on purpose, but I can’t apply for leave when there’s a handover going on. Astoria is going to leave the company to get married soon. If I don’t receive training for my jurisdiction these days, I won’t be able to continue my work,” she explained.
“The payment is meant for only you. They don’t have the right to take it from you. You don’t have to split the money,” he reasoned.
“But I-I’m not Grandma’s family on paper. I won’t be able to get the money either.” Ellen was at her wit’s end.
“You can if you apply for an adoption certificate. No one can take the money away from you.”
“But my grandmother is not around anymore. Is it still possible?”
“Why not? You’ve been living under the same roof for sixteen years, and she acknowledged your relationship. Even if the law is dead, you can find something to prove it.”
“It’s not as easy as it sounds. I’m stuck at the procedure.” Ellen had no alternatives to solve the problem.
“I can help.” Jared could not resist the urge to intervene in the issue. Although he did not know why he could not bear the sight of her dwelling on sadness, it pained him to see her cry.
“Huh? You can?” As it was a situation where she needed help desperately, it warmed her heart to have someone offering help.
“Yes. I have a bunch of great lawyers who can help.”
“Really? That’s great! I can’t be any more grateful to you!” She expressed her gratitude vehemently to her savior.
The waiters began to serve the dishes just at the right time. Jared urged her to fill her stomach first and promised to seek help from a lawyer. “Ellen, you should keep the money for yourself. Don’t share it with others. They don’t see you as their family, so you shouldn’t mind them.”
“But—”
“As long as you become your grandmother’s legal adoptive daughter, it’s rightfully yours. No one can take them.”
Still, Garrett and the others’ forceful attitude seeped into her mind. “Got it.”
“Just tell me if you need anything.”
“No, you’ve gone out of your way to help me come this far. I shouldn’t trouble you anymore.” Ellen was grateful.
“Could you pass me your phone for a moment?”
She gave him her phone obediently, and the man frowned at the seriously damaged phone screen. Quietly, he dialed his number with her gadget.
“This is my number. Ring me up if there’s trouble.”
Sweetness and warmth sprang in her chest. She felt honored to have his contact number.
Following that, Jared even drove her home and eased her up by saying there was nothing to worry about regarding the demolition payment. His friend would be able to help her.
Despite the gratitude, Ellen felt sorry to have him take it upon himself. She made up her mind to do everything she could to repay his kindness in the future. If she did not have the chance to do so, she would remember everything he had done for her wholeheartedly.
At 9.00PM, she received a call from Connor. He heard of Garrett’s demand and assured her that he would meet Garrett to talk over it.
Ellen was aware that it would end up like water off a duck’s back to Garrett and the others anyway. They had proven their stance toward the situation and set their heart to get the money.
Now, she would be able to receive the money as long as she could receive an adoptive certificate to prove herself as Jessica’s granddaughter.
On the other hand, Connor was so livid that he lost his appetite for dinner. “How could they possibly do that? Who says that we must share the money with them?”
A guilty Olivia was standing behind him. “Probably because they’re jealous that Ellen will have the money all for herself.”
“What right do they have to demand the money? Aunt Jessica treated Ellen like her biological granddaughter, so she’s the only one with the rightful inheritance for that house.”
“That’s true, but Aunt Lilac is on the bread line. They won’t let such a chance slip through their fingers. Besides, Aunt Jessica didn’t legally adopt Ellen before she passed away.” She dared not reveal that she was the one who led Lilac behind the curtains.
After Connor attempted to pull some strings, he realized it was not something easy to be settled.
“Why don’t we give up on our share? I bet no one can stop Aunt Lilac.” Olivia was happy as long as Ellen would not get the money all for herself.
Bitterness crept into Connor as it would stave off his guilt if Ellen had that money to sustain her life.
Early in the morning, Ellen woke up to receive a notice from the human resource department. She was granted a three-day leave, but she thought it was strange because she did not apply for it.
While questions sprouted in her mind, she had another incoming call from the lawyer Jared introduced her to.
“Miss Reiss, are you available today? We can apply for the adoption certificate.”
“Yes, I am,” she quickly replied.
“Okay. I’ll be on my way to pick you up.”
She had packed up the necessary documents, hoping that they would be of help. Later, a black SUV parked in front of her, and a middle-aged man escorted her into the car. The sheer look of his neat suit was enough to tell that he was someone elite. His name was Burton Yarrow, and she addressed him as Mr. Yarrow. She narrated the whole story while they were on their way.
worry, Miss Reiss. It’s not that
the authority, and they said it
Just leave it to me.” Burton’s voice was as gentle as the spring breeze to Ellen. She
because of a friend’s request. It was an order from his boss, so how could he
how Jared came to know a poor girl. Although Ellen was a looker, they would not have
win the case; he had no
I will need your
to her documents, they were more legally susceptible. The authorized person asked
inked her
expected, she soon received
another one.
I can’t be any
have to. Instead, Mr.
that very person. “Aren’t you Mr. Tillman’s
you should thank. He asked for my help, but it
nodded. “I
demolition payment, which was worth about a million dollars. Her mind went blank the moment she comprehended the amount.
be able to
Never in her wildest dream had she expected herself to be this lucky. Nonetheless, her heart still ached at the fact that Jessica passed away before the house was demolished. Otherwise, Ellen could have taken the
her home. She sat in the living room and stared at her
rang because of a call from Garrett, whom she did not have the
“Hey, Uncle Garrett.”
yet?” It was an authoritative
did not lie to
much is it?” He was
right to inherit the fortune. Sorry, Uncle Garrett.” She mustered a lot of
you greedy brat! You can’t spend all of it on your own!
So… The money
“And who exactly are you, Ellen Reiss? Don’t blame us for doing this to you. If you don’t do as we say, you’ll never
grievance wet her eyes, but she fought them back.
the call. He spammed her with multiple calls thereafter, but she did not wish to answer them. Other relatives dialed her number in ones and twos, so
place, Ellen decided to crash at someone’s place for the
same time, Olivia received a
and doesn’t have the intention to share! She even mentioned having an adoption
she
the house price in that area and bet she has about a million. That brat is trying to hog everything!” Ire prevailed over his reasons. It was as if the money belonged
jealousy. Although it was not a large sum to her, she rendered it ‘too much’ for Ellen, hence the need to split
should be nicer to her. I bet she’ll split it among
If
phone off. That’s weird. Where
out at a hotel. When she recalled Lilac and her family’s attitude, anxiety and terror overcame her, for she never knew that her relationship with
her phone and suddenly remembered she had to thank someone, so
Tillman, thank you for helping me with such a huge favor. It’s thanks to you that I got back the
that text, she did not expect he would reply so quickly, ‘You don’t have to thank me. The money is supposed to be yours
him more about her current situation but went against it later because she did
to turn on her phone
Moreover, they found out from Olivia where Ellen was working—the Presgrave Group’s reception area. That was why the Andino siblings decided
because she was on leave and would return to work tomorrow. Therefore, the Andino siblings knew when she
had received a million dollars of compensation funds, she, too, was jealous. All her current expenses did not even
was chasing after Ellen for her compensation funds, and her thoughts were the same as her mom’s—both wished that Ellen would divide and distribute the money among them. There will be an exciting show at the company tomorrow. I’ll
was ready to head back to work. At 8.30AM, she arrived at the company and changed into her uniform. Then, she sat in her seat and began organizing
says he’s your relative,” said the colleague beside her, who leaned
took over Ellen’s face.
have a good attitude. Did you
as she remembered that Selena knew where she
they’re my relatives,”
would’ve thought they came here to settle scores with
on pins and needles. Will they be coming again
saying that the Andino siblings had left home. Her lips hooked into a smile as she thought, This time, Ellen will lose her job! That’s not all, for she will also
that she saw the Andino siblings appear at the entrance to the lobby, and her face
forties, yet he did not look like an elder.
for you. Just divide the
the money with you.” Ellen decided not to give in at the last moment. No
out of greed but to defend her
at a young age and wants to keep all the money to herself.” Garrett’s tone was filled with sarcasm while looking
you want to continue working here, you’d better do as we say. Or else, we’ll cause a huge
is a workplace. You can’t cause a scene here,” Ellen anxiously told
not the place for that, so please leave,”
interfere with our matters again, I’ll mess with you too!”
watching the scene with her arms crossed. She came forward and greeted,
to share the money but then changed her mind.
things were worsening, so she immediately called security. “Is this security?
startled Ellen, and she came out from behind the reception table and pleaded, “Uncle Garrett, please stop
our share of the money,
tears pooled in her eyes. She felt
watched happily without uttering anything, wanting to see how
Nicole grabbed Ellen and ordered, “Ellen, come
to break free. Following that, she felt a large palm delivering a slap on her snowy-white cheeks, leaving a vivid
everyone else on the scene was rendered shocked. Yet, the culprit remained unfazed. “If you disobey us
to drag her away, an angry voice suddenly hollered in the lobby. “Let
Instantly, she was surprised
turn around. Her eyes instantly bulged, and her lips parted slightly as her mind was blank yet excited at the man’s appearance. Oh my gosh! It’s
and revealing what she thought was a beautiful and elegant smile, Jared arrived beside Ellen. Then, he glared at Garrett, who was gripping her wrist, and shoved his hand
were also shocked. Oh my! Who is the man that came
surprise to shock. How is this possible? How did Ellen and President Presgrave know each other? And why is he
had suddenly appeared. Garrett snorted. “Ellen, even
face had now turned even redder. She had just muttered the word ‘he’ when she saw Jared turning to look at
his eyes to hint at her not to explain their relationship because he needed an identity to interfere with this matter anyway. Hence, acting as her boyfriend seemed like a
her heart started racing, and her
her nails were digging into her palms. She could not believe that Ellen was now Jared’s girlfriend. Moreover, Ellen did
the man held Ellen’s cold wrist and announced, “With me here, you will never get
unreasonably. For the sake of money, he was not afraid of the young man
you are, but Ellen has to
as their relative, she would never allow them to be rude to
guards surrounded them,
Though Garrett was acting arrogantly, he was terrified. He did not want to go
our president is standing right
so shocked that she could not register what was happening.
Selena took a few steps back in shock as she dared not stand beside the Andino siblings anymore. She hid at the side and enviously watched Ellen, who was standing before the tall and well-built figure, looking small
at the man she thought she would never meet again suddenly appearing before her, and
siblings heard that, they were dumbfounded. What? This young lad is
terrified by the
clothes.
fund belongs to Ellen only, so if I find out whichever one of you
a share
are all money-grubbers bullying a weak woman because of money. Do
were drenched in anxiety. In the meantime, she felt sad for herself. After all,
incident. A human being to another, they did not even treat her like one while fighting for a share of the money. As of now, she could
watched Jared protect Ellen by speaking up for her and backing her up. Who am I? Just
out of my company.” After warning them, Jared
leader beckoned
the door. Garrett yelled while trying to push the security guards away. “Ellen, you b*tch! I will not give up on this. You can’t hide from me
kicked out, she immediately seized the chance and clutched Ellen’s arm. Then, she asked concernedly, “Ellie, are you
Ellen looked confusedly at her concerned face. Hasn’t
mean. We’re his family, after
mistook as recognizing her. However, she was
“She’s—”
real sisters. Thank you for saving Ellie, President Presgrave. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known what to do!” Selena’s visage was full of gratitude as she carefully observed the man before her. At that
He’s so handsome.
noticed it and quickly withdrew her wrist, looking at
hid his identity and nodded. “Yes. I’m Jared Presgrave, the current
in shock. Heavens! The man who
Presgrave is only pretending to be her boyfriend. If that’s the
you so much.” She thanked him as though she had also received his
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