Never Too Far Novel

“When the doctor advised us to discontinue treatment, there was a boy in desperate need of a heart in the ER. As we were about to leave the hospital, we were suddenly summoned to discuss organ donation. Finally, we donated Kev’s heart to the boy, and his family later donated 100 million to us,” Olivia stated.

Selena’s eyes widened as she couldn’t believe the family’s money came from this source. Furthermore, it was Kevin, Ellen’s brother, who obtained it for them. “Mom, the person in desperate need of a heart in the past was Young Master Jared, right?” she said after taking a deep breath.

“That’s correct. As a result, the Presgrave Family has always been grateful to us. They will assist us with anything, including your studies. Because of their assistance, you could study abroad and attend a prestigious university.”

“Can we still ask for more money, Mom?”

“Without a doubt. However, we have sufficient funds.”

“We’re not particularly wealthy, Mom. You have no idea how real billionaires live their lives. They can purchase a purse worth millions without batting an eyelid! That is something we can never imagine!” Dorothy had humiliated Selena badly. As a result, Selena despised the fact that her family was not wealthy enough.

“We can’t compete with those billionaires, but don’t we have it all? Besides, Connor is not a glutton. We can’t ask for more when we have enough,” Olivia stated. She desired more, but Connor never requested it.

“Does Ellen know about this, Mom?”

“We will never tell her. We’ll take this secret with us to the grave. Otherwise, Ellen will cause us problems. The Presgraves will then learn the truth. We have no way of explaining this to the family.”

Selena was finally feeling much better. So, Ellen’s brother is entirely responsible for our prosperity and wealth. On the other hand, Ellen reaped no benefits as Kevin’s younger sister.

“I will keep it a secret from her, Mom,” she assured her mother.

“Only the three of us will know the truth, and no one else should.” Olivia kept warning Selena.

“Okay, I will never leak the secret!” Selena promised, not wanting to lose her wealth as well.

“So, Young Master Jared’s heart came from Kevin. Is the young master aware of this, Mom?”

“Certainly not. Young Master Jared was only ten years old at the time. He appeared to have left the country after having his heart replaced. Furthermore, he had no contact with us.”

Selena reasoned that she couldn’t tell Jared about it. He would spoil Ellen if he knew the truth.

“Mom, we have to figure something out! What if Young Master Jared suddenly feels uneasy about his heart and goes to see a doctor about it? Then, he’ll realize Kevin is Ellen’s brother!”

“It’s not possible!” Olivia became pale when she heard that.

“Can we turn Kevin into Dad’s child and make him my brother, Mom? Simply inform everyone that I am Kevin’s sister and Ellen is Kevin’s cousin. Then, Young Master Jared will repay me when he discovers that.”

Olivia was taken aback when she heard Selena’s words. “What are you on about, Lena?”

Selena had suffered severe humiliation earlier on so at this point, she was having a lot of crazy ideas running through her head. She sat next to Olivia and took her arm before saying, “Mom, I believe my plan is feasible. Allow Kevin to be Dad’s illegitimate son and thus, my elder brother. Because Kevin has died, Young Master Jared cannot discover the truth. If the young master decides to investigate, Kevin’s body is long gone and there is nothing left to perform a DNA paternity test on.”

Meanwhile, Olivia had never considered such a bold idea before. However, after hearing Selena’s words, she felt it made sense.

“Let me consider it. I can’t decide on my own. Your father must help you with this.” It was late at night by the time Olivia finished speaking. Then, she told Selena, “You should go to bed right now. I’m tired as well.”

When Selena went back to her room, she was still processing the truth. She couldn’t help but recall her childhood. Then, she remembered the biting cold little house and her frostbitten hands. Everything changed when she was eight years old. She transferred from a run-down school to a private aristocratic elementary school. Furthermore, she began to wear a beautiful and high-end school uniform. She then moved into her current home and sat in her father’s new car. It continued from elementary school to college, and until she went abroad.

Selena was a very ambitious individual. She felt that her life could not be still. Even though she inherited her father’s money, she thought it was insufficient for her needs.

She closed her eyes but couldn’t fall asleep. In her mind, she was creating a beautiful dream. She fantasized about turning Kevin into her brother, causing Jared to look at her differently due to his gratitude for the donated heart. They then fell in love and began dating.

The sweet dream was shattered the following day by the alarm clock. Selena madly turned off the alarm and covered her head with a quilt.

It was the weekend. Ellen woke up early to take a cab to Lockwood Village, which was about to be demolished, to pack her priceless possessions. She packed many things, some of which belonged to Jessica and others to her as a child. Then, she took a photo album and flipped through the yellow pages to look at her brother. Her eyes welled up with tears right away.

“How are you, Dad, and Mom doing in heaven, Kevin?” Tears streamed down Ellen’s cheeks and her nose was clogged.

“Don’t worry about me. I’m doing well right now and will take good care of myself.” She smiled with tears welling up in her eyes.

Ellen took a cab home after packing up her belongings. She expected the village to be demolished in a few days, with a landmark to take its place in a few years.

She was about to board a cab and leave when she saw Connor, her uncle. When she was about to call out to him, she noticed that he was holding the hand of a woman, and the woman was holding the hand of a boy who was holding a toy.

As a result, Ellen decided not to call him. She also wanted to avoid him because she didn’t want him to notice her.

As she hid behind a bush, she saw Connor leave with the woman and child. She couldn’t help but be surprised.

She couldn’t help but wonder who that woman was to Connor and if that boy was his child.

She remembered Connor was holding the woman’s hand so tenderly. It wasn’t the kind of love one would show a relative.

Ellen finally boarded the cab, her mind a jumbled mess. From what she remembered, Connor was obedient to his wife Olivia. Olivia was a bossy woman. She would go insane if she discovered Connor had a mistress and an illegitimate son.

Ellen rested her chin on her hand as she thought things through, but she didn’t understand much.

Is it true that all honest-looking men cheat?

Conner was a trustworthy man in her eyes. However, she had now learned of his affairs.

It heightened her apprehension about marriage. While working in the cafe, she overheard her coworkers discussing their families’ affairs, which made her realize that marrying an evil man would be a tragedy for a woman. It was preferable to remain single.

Ellen didn’t want to think about it too much. She hoped that Connor would take the secret with him to the grave.

In the end, she returned home and began unpacking her belongings. After whipping up a plate of pasta for herself, she began studying a marketing planning book in the hopes of improving herself.

While she was reading a book in the afternoon, her phone rang. Her heart rate increased as she picked up the phone and looked at the caller ID.

It was a call from Jared.

“Hello, President Presgrave!” Ellen greeted.

“Are you available tonight?” It was obvious that Jared wanted to spend time with her.

“I’m free,” she replied. Her social life was simple, so she was always available when she was resting.

“The Super Car Club is holding an event today. I’d like for you to join us.”

“Huh? Me?” Ellen imagined it would be an event attended only by wealthy people, so she was afraid she wouldn’t fit in.

“I want you to go,” Jared said in a low voice.

Ellen couldn’t come up with an excuse to decline his invitation, so all she could say was, “Okay! Do I need to prepare anything?”

“The haute couture boutique will contact you. Tonight, you’ll wear a lovely evening gown and be my date.”

Ellen nodded, thinking that she needed to return the evening gown once the event was over. “Okay.”

“See you tonight,” Jared said sweetly before hanging up the phone.

Ellen couldn’t help but be excited about it.

At the Joypur Residence…

Dorothy’s heart had been racing since she saw Jared at the dinner party that day. She had no idea he had returned and taken over his family’s business. Despite her wealth, she desired the Presgrave Group, which was the world’s most powerful corporation.

Dorothy was overjoyed when she received the invitation list for the Super Car Club’s event that day. Jared’s name was on the list.

“Oh, my goodness! I’m going to run into him again.” She fisted her hands in excitement.

She would never pass up an opportunity like this. Although she had offended Jared’s companion at the party earlier, she had not given it much thought.

She was convinced Jared just had a fling with Ellen because he was wealthy. It was impossible for him to fall in love with a commoner.

Dorothy was popular with men, which was why she was confident she had the opportunity to make the billionaire fall in love with her.

That day, Selena invited her friends to dinner. One of her friends mentioned that the Super Car Club had an event that night. She also learned that those who received the invitation were all wealthy city residents. It would be an honor to be invited to the event.

“But how do we get in?” Selena asked as she rested her chin in her palm. She had lost confidence now that she knew where their money came from. Other wealthy families had large amounts of passive income, but her family did not and would be depleted entirely one day.

For income, Connor only relied on some investments and regular savings. Meanwhile, Olivia did not work. Furthermore, the family’s expenses were substantial. Selena had to rely on herself to achieve her materialistic ambitions. “Can you ask your friend to take us with him, Lulu?”

head. “There are only a few

can surely find a

her friend. She had no

said yes,” Lulu

had a gleam in her eyes. “So,

Hurry up and choose a dress for tonight! Today is a great

the three girls left the cafe and went to a nearby

couture boutique. Their car would meet her at

the night before and

boutique as she had been the day before. She found herself alone in

shop for another

you have a party to attend tonight, so we prepared multiple short evening gowns

judgment, so she nodded and said, “All

too revealing for her. The manager recognized her as a conservative young lady right away and got

on Ellen and suited her personality perfectly. She didn’t have the usual look that was a result of plastic surgery. Her palm-sized face was round and a little chubby, but it fit her perfectly. Under the harsh light, one couldn’t

had good taste since there were very few girls

Reiss, what about this

well and nodded.

accessories. She merely wanted a simple chain around her neck as an accessory and nothing else. Meanwhile, her makeup was suited for the occasion. As for her hair, the hairstylist couldn’t think of a prettier style than her wearing

waited for Jared at the boutique while sipping her tea and reading a book.

with a rich heir and tonight, she had forced her way into the gathering consisting only of extremely wealthy heirs. Dorothy was also one of the customers there, having dressed extravagantly in a black gown. However, the gown was designed to show off her assets the way she liked them since it exposed her back and waist, not to

been built especially for racing. It was also where the battle would mainly take

gray, which surprised Ellen since this had been the first time that

opened the passenger door for her and sped towards the street in the sunset as the attendants watched enviously. Several black four-wheel drives

light, Jared’s eyes began to study Ellen. She did look pretty in everything. Her dark hair fell onto her shoulders and it concealed her elegant neck slightly, which made him swallow. He stared at her side profile and nearly forgot that the

him, and Jared stepped on the accelerator and rushed off. He was already 100 meters away

horses. The sight was shocking to the bystanders, who looked like they had seen a grand scene

…

not far away and it made her heart stutter. The man was sitting on the

She was immediately attracted

“He’s Lambert Orey, the eldest son of the Blue Ocean Group shipping

Selena thought to herself, This man shall be my target for tonight. While he doesn’t look wealthier than Jared, his looks and body

tapped on his phone and asked him, “It’s so lively

didn’t want to come.” Lambert watched his

so many pretty girls here. Why don’t you

“I’m not interested.”

them

eyes at him. “Are they that fun

asked, “Don’t tell me you

are extremely valuable, and these women

turned up as he murmured, “Unless I meet one who is worth my time

woman, isn’t it?” When it was clear that Lambert could not be convinced, his friend decided

her friends. She planned to return later to flirt with the

sun was dipping below the horizon, Jared’s charcoal gray car sped over. His vehicle stopped across the street from Lambert, whose attention was drawn to the sports car. It was a car that he had longed for all his life. Then, the passenger side door

to her fair and pretty face, which forced him to divert his attention from the vehicle. The sight of that woman made his pupils constrict. In addition, he was captivated by her carefree gait, which made her appear pure and enticing. At first

over the woman’s attractiveness, he became aware of a pair of steely eyes staring back at him. He pursed his lips

staring at him. Then, Lambert mused, He managed to get his hands on my dream car three years ago, and I still

of the vehicle parked

been staring for a few seconds when her

“Come, Ellen.”

toward Jared. Suddenly, he wrapped her waist with his arm as if to proclaim to the world that she was his

they

luxury car owners that evening, it was actually an event where those people showed off their power and wealth. It was also a place where the rich kids could make friends and

Jared entered hand-in-hand with Ellen, two women seated at the table were stunned. One of them was Dorothy, and the

other hand, Selena also despised Dorothy. She would have demanded retaliation if it had been anyone else who had slapped her. Meanwhile,

identical expressions of shock. They could not

founder of the Super Car Club and a second-generation wealthy man who

thought you

I? You invited me. Of course, I will

Who is this

Ellen Reiss,” Jared graciously

when introduced. Ryan might like beautiful women, but he knew he could not give Jared’s girlfriends a second

the case for the other men, who could

“Your seats are up

that Ellen turned her attention to the large table. Suddenly, her eyes met Selena’s, and she stared at her in shock while Selena stared back

As Ellen sat down, her gaze was drawn to Dorothy, who was sitting across from her, and she was surprised to find Dorothy at the gathering as well. However, Dorothy scowled at her

that moment, Ryan welcomed another guest who walked in.

a seat directly across from Jared and sat down. It was apparent from the seating chart that those at the head

accidental eye contact with Lambert. Earlier, he had only had a fleeting glance at her with the setting sun shining on her face, but since he was able to look

unusual intensity of his gaze, she hurriedly

he smirked and picked up his wine glass.

line of sight to Lambert. I am envious of Ellen, who

had a chance to meet you. It

raised his glass to clink it against

with admiration and scrutiny as they locked eyes. There was a

name, Miss?” Lambert asked, curiously glancing at

Ellen Reiss,” she politely

He introduced himself with a smile and a

eyes and uttered, “Let me add to the introduction;

sip of his wine, Lambert froze and smirked, “Oh? Are

that.” Jared shot

and causing trouble. So, he quipped, “I might not be as good as you in

try.” Soon, Jared’s lips were

with these two men? Do they see me as a prize worth fighting for? Do they not care how

and gave him a cold stare that caused his heart to

a grin at the gesture. As soon as Ryan

when Ryan introduced Lambert’s car, it elicited the

knew she could not get together with Jared, so she

was not alone in having that thought. Every woman present had their sights set on the two men who were seated at the head of the table. In their eyes, the two men were the cream of

enticing glances at Jared to catch his attention. Unfortunately

heard your car packs quite a punch. How about a competition?” Lambert was the

so?” Jared raised his

with a risky gamble, “The winner gets to keep

by the suggestion and quickly turned to Jared, hoping

you can’t bear to part with your car, it’s fine. Just give

“Mr. Orey, can

abruptly stood up and apologized, “I’m sorry. I went overboard with my

grabbed her hand and narrowed his eyes as he declared, “I accept the bet.” He was determined

great about Ellen that these

In her mind, Ellen must have seduced Lambert on purpose. How could she? How could she seduce Lambert when she already had

similarly jealous of Ellen. After all, Jared mainly agreed

clapped and cheered. They were eager to watch the two

off on the race for my sake? How about you compete

and Lambert simultaneously interrupted

to have set them off. Two men stared at each other; one of them was throwing taunting looks while the other

was a race, so that meant they would be speeding, right?

looked at Jared, even grabbing his arm while

back of

Ellen by her hand

two cars were soon waiting by the starting line. As someone spoke to them about the rules of the race, everyone else’s ears were filled with the thunderous rumble of the cars’ engines. It felt as though they were two wild beasts roaring to be

cars immediately sped

clenched hard. She walked over to Ryan and asked, “Is this track

be back in about fifteen minutes,” he honestly replied. He could tell she was nervous; he was, too. He could not afford to bear the consequences if anything

was then that Selena walked over to them with crossed arms. “You really are sticking to Mr. Presgrave like glue. You follow

with you today,” Ellen shot back, glancing at the track that led back

to her, “Be happy that you have Mr. Presgrave. Stop flirting with Mr.

was tensed up. Just then, they heard one of

“He has raced on this track

Mr. Orey stands a higher

“Of course.”

I’ll bet my money on Mr.

few minutes, the last man who spoke pulled out 1.5 million dollars and betted it with a

discuss. To her, Jared did not need to win. She just wanted him to end the race

Mr. Presgrave winning,” Dorothy

not afraid

is that I like Mr. Presgrave.” Dorothy was staring straight at Ellen when

not going to place a bet? It’s a great opportunity for you to win some money. If you place the right bet, you

at Ellen in shock. Those who did not know her at all thought she was a daughter of a