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.

whispered something to her, Dorothy had

Selena Aguirre. How

as a friend from now on,” said Dorothy, as one needed to be capable to be able to join

I’ll help you. Also, you’ll need to ask

them, said to her friends, “Cooperate with Miss Aguirre later and chase

to chase Ellen away, vacating a space as Jared’s companion, so that Dorothy could get close to him and become his partner

for not too long, a woman suddenly called

was a bit shocked. Selena? Why

she knew that Ellen was a sitting duck. If the plan goes well, she’ll be ousted in

do you want from me?”

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

you to comment on my personal

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

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

you were some rich girl! But I know your background the best. I

tell the whole world!” Finding this a bit

seat and walk toward the guests. Just as Ellen took a few steps, Selena suddenly pushed her, making Ellen bump into a woman and spill her juice onto the hem of

Ellen turned to look

the situation unfolded. “Aren’t you going to apologize for soiling the

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

I didn’t mean it,” Ellen

it! Never mind. I don’t want this dress anymore, so pay up! One million!” The

replied, “It’s only fruit juice,

now.”

over. “Miss, she’s my cousin. Could

her! But she must leave the party! I don’t want to see her! Otherwise, if

that? They don’t want you to compensate them! Just leave! You can tell the young master that you

much looking forward to

with her eyes. The next second, the woman took a glass of red wine and

her dress was worth a fortune. Besides, she needed

now! They’re not ones

Jared, but he was nowhere

her thoughts, Selena smirked. “Trying to seek help from Young Master Jared? I think you can give up on that. He’s talking

going to splash this on you and embarrass you.” The woman had a menacing look,

won’t

If she does, then I’ll let this go. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what will happen,” answered

before dragging her in the direction of the entrance.

Ellen rebuked, “Let go

doing this for your own good! Do you really think you hail from some rich family? This

arms and walked over menacingly. “Hm? Why are you still here? Are you really that eager to have wine splashed all over your

Ellen took a step back involuntarily as the girl kept threatening her. “I’m

door’s there. I’m going to count to three. If you’re really not leaving, then you’ll

circumstances, Ellen pondered that besides leaving, there was no other option

and did not want to leave made her a bit anxious. Holding a glass of wine in her hand, she

this, Ellen understood that Selena was in cahoots with these people. She realized that their goal was to chase her away. Otherwise, how would this woman know her identity as an

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

afraid that Jared

“What if I don’t? And why should I leave? Are any one of you the organizer of this event? If not, then you don’t have the right to

her three friends,

have already come to this point, yet you’re still

want your dress anymore, do

right. I don’t want my dress anymore. But, if you splash

my dress first. Now, I’m

be paying him instead,” replied Ellen calmly. Right then, she was livid since she was being bullied by Selena and the others for no reason at all. Just because I’m poor doesn’t mean

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

“I don’t.”

all, I’m Jared’s classmate. Second of all, my father is good friends with the organizer of this event. So, 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

now, while Ellen was like

a glass of red wine in his hand, walked out, wanting to look for Ellen. Yet, he did not think that Ellen

gaze, Jared put down his

facing the crowd, so when Ellen saw the man cutting through

Dorothy, “What if I don’t leave?

sneered. “If you don’t, we’ll teach you a

Ellen

you’re monopolizing Young Master Jared. The only partner deserving of him is Miss Dorothy herself,” stated

knowing that a person with a

know what’s good for you, then make yourself scarce. Otherwise, I’ll

only one deserving to be Young Master Jared’s companion. If you still have a brain,

that Jared heard all this, Ellen pointed with her chin at Dorothy, replying, “You know, how about you turn around and ask Young Master

her words meant after a few seconds, they turned around in panic. All at once, Dorothy’s face flushed crimson red. None

left her body,

motionless and speechless, his chilly aura still informed them that he

remember me? I’m your classmate from elementary school, Dorothy! Dorothy Joypur!” Dorothy immediately leveraged their past relationship to suck Jared up, trying

Jared ignored her and walked toward Ellen, asking,

me away so

an arm around Ellen, Jared turned around, his sharp, cold gaze sweeping across the four people,

eyes widened at his

Jared’s girlfriend? She’s

they were already a couple. How did they

Yet, before she finished processing her thoughts, the

felt as if an explosion went off

jealous and embarrassed, for they had to endure Jared kissing another woman

the qualification to be

interesting spectacle. She was so embarrassed she wanted

do with us! It was her idea to chase Miss Reiss away.” One of Dorothy’s friends quickly made

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

her bright red dress, making her beautiful

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

originally wanted to attract his attention. Although she had successfully done so, it was rage that was directed at her

Upon hearing this, Selena bit her lips before glaring at

Ellen was still in a bit of a daze, as the kiss disconnected her

Jared’s gaze made them feel like they

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

Our plans were ruined by you tonight!” Dorothy

night at the

was only helping you guys. Why are

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

was angered to the

that cheap dress. I wonder where she

And she actually dared to mock others? We were being angelic when we

so she had the valet drive her Ferrari out and parked right in front of

Dorothy’s money and influence, she did not insult them directly.

much stronger

for not being rich enough and not being able to provide her with more,

room. Her face was still a bit flushed under the lights, and she did not

not dare to look into his

paralyzed woman sitting on the sofa, Jared had a

you?” He was holding a glass of red wine, exuding a

looked at him in embarrassment. “Thanks

teased. It was because she was acting like a scared bunny that was just inviting others to

lips, Ellen blinked her eyes. “How

suddenly looked at her lips. Even though it was just a quick kiss, he had already tasted the fruit-like sweetness from it, making him wonder what would happen if

It was as if

for a second,” Jared reminded. “No matter what I’m doing, I’ll put down everything and come to

her brother protecting her. She remembered that her brother once said something similar, stating to tell him if she ever got bullied and he would rush over at the

President Presgrave.”

about what Jared said to Selena just now, Ellen asked, “President Presgrave, do you know

don’t. But, because they had helped 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

was something that Jared was not too willing to tell others since he thought that this would weaken his image

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

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

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

teach you. It’s easy.” Jared reached out, insisting on dancing with

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

with around ten people dancing. The lights had been dimmed down too. Walking to the edge of the dance

the man steps back while the woman steps forward, and vice-versa. I think

wrist being held by the man,

then held her waist with both hands.

accidentally stepped on his foot, yet

again. She rested her head on

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

again.” The

and slowly tried to match his rhythm. Yet, she noticed the man’s long legs and thought, My word. Jared’s legs are so straight and

the man never took his eyes off her face. His passionate gaze was

warm and fuzzy inside, a smile tugging at the

her from behind, making her hug Jared tightly. Ellen blushed furiously, but due to the dim lights, nobody