Never Too Far Novel

The charity ball was held on the tenth floor of the event hall in the Royal Hotel, owned by the Manson Group. It was a very high-end party with a lot of influential people attending it.

Since the guest list was so prominent and the event had been decorated so lavishly, all the reporters were also there to cover the news.

Just like the red carpet, the guests’ walkway tonight was worth a watch as well, as they were all commerce giants.

Selena, who saw the scale of the ball, understood that she had come to the right place, thinking that she would get to know a lot of extraordinary people tonight.

Holding onto Charlie’s arm, she entered with him and even posed in front of the cameras. Noticing that they were photographing her, she naturally did not mind showing off to them.

“Wow, Mr. Dune! Tonight’s party is so grand!” Selena commented.

Elated, Charlie replied, “Of course. I’ve already stated how not just anybody can come to this event, after all.”

A short while after they went in, a gray sports car arrived at the entrance. The security was about to open the door for the guest, but suddenly, a bodyguard from the car behind came running up to the security and stopped him. Obviously, the person sitting inside the car was not one that anybody could simply get close to.

The bodyguard opened the door before Jared got out of the car with Ellen, who was a bit stunned. It was then she felt someone flashing lights on her face. Turning around to face the media, she was blinded by the flashes.

Smelling money from the owner of the car, the media naturally did not miss the chance to get a shot at them getting out of the car. Jared reached out and held Ellen’s hand while the media were madly taking pictures of this scene.

What an elegant-looking man and a beautiful woman. The scene of them just standing together makes for a perfect picture from every angle.

Ellen, who could not tolerate the flashing lights, reached out and tried to block the flashes with her hand. It was then Jared extended his arm and brought her closer to his chest, leaving with her and walking to the main hall.

This left the reporters guessing who the handsome man and the woman he was protecting were.

Entering the lobby, with Jared leading the way, Ellen passed through the layers of security and staff, all of whom bowed and treated them respectfully without even asking for a pass. It was as if Jared’s face was the ultimate pass.

Upon entering the elevator, Ellen pulled her sweaty hand away from him, embarrassed.

Jared gently consoled, “You don’t have to be so nervous.”

She couldn’t help it since it was her first time coming to such a grand event. It would be weird if she wasn’t nervous!

Pursing her lips, she smiled and furtively took deep breaths, trying to calm her nerves.

They saw that there was another checkpoint in the hallway to the event hall, but the stern-looking man who was standing there turned around and saw Jared before he quickly came to greet him. “Welcome, Young Master Jared.”

Smiling subtly, Jared reached out his hand, and the man held it with both hands. “Young Master Jared, it is our utmost honor to see you here.”

“You’re too kind.”

Ellen didn’t know how high Jared’s status was in the past. Right then, she could feel how much of a disparity existed between them.

I think I should be the one that has the utmost honor to be able to stand beside him!

As the golden gates of the event hall opened, a large space that could fit five hundred people appeared before them. Adorned with gold everywhere, it looked more like a palace with its dignified aura. This was something that normal people might not even get a glimpse of in their lives.

At that time, it was already quite late, so the event hall was filled with chatter and laughter, for most of the guests had already arrived.

This was why when Jared entered, the sound of the door opening attracted the guests in proximity to turn and take a look, wondering who would be coming at this time. And it was precisely this look that had numerous ladies falling head over heels for the man.

The young ladies nearly fainted at the sight of the man in the gray suit, for he looked just like a Prince Charming in fairy tales. Exuding aura like a royal individual, he had a very elegant disposition and a relaxed expression, making him look very alluring and calm.

Just as Selena turned around with a glass of wine in her hand, she overheard two women talking beside her.

“Wow, who is he?! His looks are out of this world!”

Upon hearing this, Selena focused on the direction of their gaze. Sure enough, she saw Jared at first glance, nearly dropping her wine glass in shock. God has heard my prayers!

Jared really is here, and he’s shaking hands with a senior. Selena felt her heart was about to stop beating, thinking this was her chance.

Yet, just as he finished shaking hands, Jared held another woman’s hand and walked off. It was then Selena noticed the woman, pondering to herself whether that was his girlfriend or not.

Finally, Selena’s jealousy erupted the moment the woman looked in her general direction. Damn it! Why is it her?!

Are you telling me the woman who is accompanying Jared is actually Ellen?! I almost didn’t recognize her!

Still, Selena had to admit that after dressing up, Ellen looked exceptionally stunning, for her figure and looks were top-tier. As Ellen stood alongside Jared, her graceful demeanor was very alluring.

This made Selena even more spiteful. Right now, her heart was in utter disarray.

On the other hand, Ellen did not see her since there were too many women who were dressed to kill, making her unable to take it all in.

Instead, a lot of jealous gazes were thrown at her.

It was then Jared saw a senior walking up to him. He held Ellen’s hand, saying, “Let’s go over and greet someone.”

“Hello, Mr. Malik,” greeted Jared.

“You’re here, Jared! The last time we ate together, it was still in Dansbury!” The senior laughed.

Xavier Malik was the vice president of the Manson Group. Being an influential person in the business world, he contacted Jared’s family quite often, so he was somewhat his senior.

“Indeed, it has been! A few years flashed by just like that!”

“We haven’t even met each other after coming back for so long, haha!” Xavier patted him on the shoulder, also noticing the beauty standing beside him. “Well, your companion sure is stunning!”

“She’s Ellen.” Jared looked at her with a smile.

Observing her from head to toe, Xavier knew that Jared’s companion was not just some nobody. Besides, from Jared’s gaze, he knew that this woman was not just his companion for the night.

If she marries the Presgrave Family, her status would be something else.

Approaching him with another matter in mind, Xavier smiled and said, “Jared, I have a few friends that want to meet you in private.”

Jared nodded before embracing Ellen subtly, whispering gently in her ear, “You can go take a seat there and wait for me. I’ll come back for you soon.”

Then, Jared called out to a waiter and took a glass of juice, handing it to her.

Taking it, Ellen smiled. “Alright. You guys go ahead.”

Selena, who had been watching her all this time, wanted to walk up to her when she passed by a couple of women and overheard one of them talking smugly. “He’s Jared Presgrave, a classmate of mine during elementary school. I didn’t think that I would bump into him here.”

Under the envious gaze of the surrounding ladies, the woman who spoke cast a lovestruck gaze at Jared, who was walking upstairs. “He went abroad during fifth grade all of a sudden, and I didn’t get to see him after that. But I can tell you he was the brightest person in our school.”

“Wow, I’m so jealous of you! You were actually in the same class as him!”

Selena noticed that the woman was, as expected, a typical rich girl. With pretty looks and an elegant demeanor, she was leagues above the women around her.

“Our relationship was very close back then, as he even borrowed things from me. He must still remember me,” the girl said confidently.

“Hm, how about his female companion? Who is she? How come we’ve never seen her before?”

“That’s right! Quite mysterious, I would say.”

Sensing a chance for a plan, Selena smiled and interrupted them. “You’re talking about the female companion of Young Master Jared, right? I know her!”

“You know her? Which prominent family does she hail from?”

“Prominent family? I believe you are all mistaken! She’s not some daughter of a rich family! She’s only an employee that works under the young master. I think she’s an assistant.” Selena had an extremely condescending tone.

“What? Even an assistant like her can enter here?”

“Are you mistaken? She doesn’t look like one.”

“How can I be mistaken? She’s my cousin! I know her the best! Her parents and brother have all passed away, leaving her all alone. Although she isn’t old by any means, she is quite sly. Otherwise, how could she have conquered Young Master Jared?”

“What? That’s the kind of person she is?” One of the women was upset.

If even a woman of such a standing can be Young Master Jared’s partner, then we’re all more than qualified to do so! These women were upset and could not accept this.

All of them thought that they could crush this assistant in front of them. And to think that we speculated she was some mysterious woman from an influential family!

“I heard that you’re the young master’s classmate. I think you’re the most suitable to be his companion tonight,” Selena said to the rich girl.

Her name was Dorothy Joypur. Her family meddled in the furniture industry and was well-known internationally. At that moment, she felt that Selena’s words were right.

“But doesn’t the young master already have her?”

“I have an idea that can make you become his companion tonight,” Selena touted confidently.

“What idea?” Dorothy closed in.

Selena whispered something to her, Dorothy had

How should I

you help me with this, then I’ll treat you as a friend from now

too willing to make this friendship happen. “Alright. I’ll help you. Also, you’ll

to her friends, “Cooperate with

plan was to chase Ellen away, vacating a space as Jared’s companion, so

for not too long, a woman suddenly called out to her, “It’s really

up, Ellen was a bit shocked. Selena? Why is she

saw that Jared followed someone upstairs, so she knew that Ellen was a sitting duck. If the plan goes well,

do you want from me?” Ellen had

with Young Master Jared. I didn’t think that you guys had progressed so quickly! Ellen, you really know

don’t need you to

do you think they would say about you? No matter how lavish the dress you’re wearing is,

slightly flushed face as she looked at Selena. “What exactly do you

But I know your background the best. I can tell them about it right now, so they’ll

you want to, then go tell the whole world!” Finding this a bit annoying, Ellen took her glass

well, for her objective of insulting Ellen was to make her leave her seat and walk toward the guests. Just as Ellen took a few steps, Selena suddenly pushed

Ellen turned to look

crossing her arms, watching as the situation unfolded. “Aren’t you going to apologize

whose dress was soiled shouted, “Are you blind?! Do you

didn’t mean

think you did mean it! Never mind. I don’t want this dress anymore, so pay up!

replied, “It’s only fruit juice,

Pay up, right now.” The

my cousin.

to see her! Otherwise, if she stays here any longer, don’t blame me for

you hear that? They don’t want you to compensate them! Just

very much looking forward to Selena’s plan working out so that

the woman with her eyes. The next second, the woman took a glass of red wine and was about to splash it onto

her dress was worth a fortune. Besides, she needed to return it, so she took a

fool? Leave now! They’re not ones to be

up, wanting to look for Jared, but he

Master Jared? I think you

to get out of my sight. Otherwise, I’m going to splash this on you and embarrass you.” The woman had a menacing

it that once my cousin leaves, you won’t pursue this matter further?” Selena immediately asked the

go. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what will happen,” answered

the entrance. “Why are you still not leaving? Are you

go of

really think you hail from some rich family? This is

got soiled, she crossed her arms and walked over menacingly. “Hm? Why are you still here? Are you really that eager to have wine splashed all over your face?” She then took a glass of red wine from one of the waiters before

a step back involuntarily as the girl kept threatening her. “I’m going to do

you’re really not leaving, then you’ll be seeing what I’m capable of,”

such circumstances, Ellen pondered that besides leaving, there was

who was standing by the sidelines. Originally, Dorothy was quite satisfied, as she did not plan on butting in, but seeing that Ellen was being stubborn and did not want to leave made her a bit anxious. Holding a glass of wine in her hand, she stepped

hearing this, Ellen understood that Selena was in cahoots with these people. She realized that their goal was

before. But right now, she was surrounded on all sides

just leave.” Selena was afraid that Jared

one of you the organizer of this event? If not, then you don’t have the right to tell

words stunned Dorothy, Selena, and her three friends, as they

already come to this point, yet you’re still insisting on staying here!” Selena

don’t want

my dress anymore. But, if you splash that glass of red

troubled by this. “It was you who soiled my dress first. Now, I’m just mimicking your actions, so why do I have to

paying me. You’ll be paying him instead,” replied Ellen calmly. Right then, she was livid since she

expression darkened. “Ellen Reiss, am I right? Do you

“I don’t.”

I have the right to make you leave. Otherwise, I’ll call security over. Now choose: do you want to leave on your own two feet or be forcefully dragged out by the security?”

the lead now, while

his hand, walked out, wanting to look for Ellen. Yet, he did not think that Ellen would be surrounded by four women when he was about

down his wine and walked toward

crowd, so when Ellen saw the man cutting through the

said to Dorothy, “What if I

sneered. “If you don’t, we’ll teach

behavior.” Ellen frowned

only partner deserving of him is Miss Dorothy herself,” stated

not knowing that a person with a terrifying aura was standing

you know what’s good for you, then make yourself scarce. Otherwise, I’ll be announcing your lowly status.”

am the only one deserving to be Young Master Jared’s companion. If you still have a brain, then get out of my

know, how about you turn around and ask Young Master Jared that? Does he like the idea of you

at once, Dorothy’s face flushed crimson red. None of them discovered the fact that Jared had been standing behind them all

almost left her body, quickly turned around,

speechless, his chilly aura still informed

Dorothy immediately leveraged their past relationship to

ignored her and walked

cousin to chase me away so that she could become your

cold gaze sweeping across the four people, and asked, “Who

widened at

actually Jared’s girlfriend? She’s not just a female

they were already a couple. How did

surmised that this was Jared helping her to raise her status. Yet, before she finished processing her thoughts, the man held

that moment, Ellen felt as if an explosion went off in

other hand, the four women were jealous and embarrassed, for they had to endure Jared kissing another woman right

you have the qualification to be my

interesting spectacle. She was so embarrassed

us! It was her idea to chase Miss Reiss away.” One of Dorothy’s

the one who told us that Miss Reiss is an assistant and that she was her cousin.

blushed furiously, matching the color of her bright red dress, making her beautiful dress

didn’t want to bully Miss Reiss. We only fell into her

Although she had successfully done so, it was rage

bit her lips before glaring at Ellen. Not

a daze,

and the others felt ashamed to stay there any longer since Jared’s gaze made them feel like they were trash that should

unfortunately bumping into her after they went down. Selena was hailing a cab since she didn’t drive to

by

a good time throughout the night at the venue. Now, because of Selena’s plans, they had no choice but to leave

only helping you guys. Why are you

Selena’s shoulders. Being a hot-headed person, she slapped Selena without saying

her cheek, Selena was angered to the point of

that cheap dress. I wonder where

she actually dared to mock others? We

had the valet drive her Ferrari out and parked

not insult them directly. Instead, she waited

Ellen was much stronger in

rich enough and

lounge room. Her face was

did not dare to

sitting on the sofa, Jared

He was holding a

him in

me?” the man teased. It was because she was acting like a scared bunny that was just inviting

her eyes. “How do you want me

was just a quick kiss, he had already tasted the fruit-like sweetness from it, making him wonder what would happen if

unsatisfying. It was as if something

like that next time, don’t hesitate to call me. Not even for a second,” Jared reminded. “No matter what I’m doing, I’ll put

her brother once said something similar, stating to tell him if she ever got

President

now, Ellen asked, “President Presgrave,

me in the past, my family has always been thankful to them,” Jared replied. But he did not talk about the heart transplant, as he did not want Ellen to

others since he thought that this would weaken his image in the public’s

thinking Connor must have taken advantage of this relationship to land her a job in Presgrave Group.

much time with Ellen tonight, Jared stood up and suggested, “Come on. Let’s have

hands. “But I don’t know how to dance.” About the things that she was not adept at, she was afraid of embarrassing

easy.” Jared reached out, insisting on dancing

to dance too, so she placed her hand in his, allowing

see that the dance floor had been prepared, with around ten people dancing. The lights had been dimmed down too. Walking to the edge of the dance floor, they noticed

seems easy enough. It’s just that the man steps back while the woman steps forward, and vice-versa. I think

by the man, she held onto

held her waist

accidentally stepped on his foot, yet

foot again. She rested her head on his chest

to do this anymore.” Ellen gave up, announcing that she wanted to

Try again.” The man encouraged

head on his chest like that, she watched their footsteps and slowly tried to match his rhythm. Yet, she noticed the man’s long legs and thought, My

up. As Ellen looked up, under the lights, she found that the man never took his eyes off her face.

moment, she felt all warm and fuzzy

her hug Jared tightly. Ellen blushed furiously, but due to the dim lights,