Never Too Far Novel

“President Presgrave, who needs a driver’s license?” Stanley inquired.

“Ellen,” Jared replied.

Although a driver’s license is not a must, accompanying her to the test will be more meaningful.

Meanwhile, at the Orey Residence, Lambert showered and settled into bed to watch a soccer match. As he watched, a mental image of Ellen, whom he had seen earlier that day, flashed like a slow-motion movie scene. Everything about her was vivid, from her eyes to the strands of her hair that fluttered in the wind. It was as if he had met the love of his life.

While recalling that, he could not help but scratch his black hair out of frustration. Unfortunately, she is Jared’s woman, and if she is with any other man tonight, I will steal her away.

For the sake of a woman, he did not even want to watch his favorite soccer match anymore. He was even bored and wanted to know where she lived, what she was doing, and everything about her.

…

After taking a bath, Ellen went to bed and read a marketing book. As she read, she became sleepy, and the book remained in her hand even as she slept.

The following day was the weekend, and she slept in after turning off her alarm. When she got up, she saw that it was 10.00AM. While she was planning where to go for lunch later, suddenly, her phone rang.

She could not help but pick up her phone and look at it, and when she saw that it was Jared on the other end, her heart started racing.

“Hello, President Presgrave.”

“Let’s have lunch together.” The man’s voice sounded domineering.

“Um, I want to eat barbecue. Will you come with me?” Ellen instantly replied because she was craving barbecue.

“Of course,” Jared responded.

“Then, I’ll treat you to the meal. I know a new place that’s really good,” she said.

“Okay, I’ll come to your place.” The man responded readily and hung up.

However, Ellen was still somewhat stunned after hanging up the phone. It is only 10.00AM! It’s too early for him to come over!

When she realized Jared would be arriving shortly, she immediately jumped out of bed and tidied up. She had planned to do nothing and put off any household chores that morning, but since he was coming over, she eventually decided to be diligent.

After cleaning, she felt the floor was still not shiny enough, so she took the mop out. Soon, she realized that mopping her 2,100-square-foot apartment was tiring her out.

Meanwhile, at 10.00AM on the weekend, a black SUV raced down the road like a wild horse. The man behind the wheel was dressed casually and wearing sunglasses, looking languid and elegant.

When the large black SUV that looked like dark matter sped past, many women on foot took notice of it. However, when they caught sight of the man behind the wheel, their hearts began to race.

Oh my God! The figure reflected in the car is so handsome!

At that moment, the bodyguards, whose sole responsibility was Jared’s safety, sped up and followed closely behind his car. His bodyguard was surprised that their young master, who rarely went out, had developed a sudden interest in social outings. In addition, Jared frequently appeared in crowded locations without regard for time or place.

Shortly after, Jared’s SUV pulled up at the residential area entrance, and the security guard, seeing his imposing manner, waved him in without checking his identification.

After parking the car, he walked toward the building where Ellen lived and waited for the elevator.

At that moment, the female manager of the finance department was wearing a face mask and carrying a bag of garbage as she came out of the elevator. When she met him face to face, she was so startled that her face mask almost fell off.

“P-President Presgrave?” She couldn’t believe she would randomly run into the president of her company in front of the elevator!

“Good morning, Miss Curry,” Jared smiled and greeted her, then stepped into the elevator. Afterward, Joanna awkwardly removed her face mask and looked at herself in her pajamas. Although she was 40 years old and still single, she felt her heart fluttering like a young girl in front of the young president.

Still, Joanna could not help but wonder whom President Presgrave was looking for so early that morning in the residential area. Could it be his assistant who is rumored to be with him?

The assistant appears to be a resident of this building. Joanna had discovered a significant news scoop early that morning, which confirmed that the company’s idle gossip was true. Young Master Jared and that female assistant really have a thing going on!

Meanwhile, Ellen was so tired that she could hardly stand up straight. She could not understand why Jared had to come early to find her that day. After she put down the mop and saw the shiny floor and comfortable living room, she felt a sense of accomplishment despite feeling dog-tired.

At that moment, when she was about to sit down, take a break, and drink some water, the doorbell rang. Therefore, she hurriedly walked to the door, peered through the peephole, and saw the man standing outside. Then, her hand reached for the door handle, opened it, and greeted him warmly, “President Presgrave, please come in!”

Later, he stepped in, and she handed him a pair of men’s slippers. Suddenly, his gaze narrowed slightly as he asked, “Why do you have men’s slippers here? Do men usually come over to your house?”

Ellen was taken aback and quickly explained, “No, no, didn’t you come to my house last time? I realized I didn’t have men’s slippers, so I bought a pair on my way back from the mall. You’re the first one to wear them!”

Soon, Jared’s face brightened after hearing that explanation.

“Hm! Your home is spotless,” he complimented.

On the other hand, she did not dare to say that she had finished cleaning a moment ago without a break and that her back was still sore from the chores!

“Do you want some water?”

“Sure!”

So, she went to get a disposable cup to pour him some water. After Jared saw it, he furrowed his brows. “I don’t drink from disposable cups. I want your cup instead.”

Ellen blinked, but considering his identity, she felt he must be particular. So, she poured water into her cup and handed it to him. He held the cute-looking cup in his hand and pursed his lips. Then, he scanned her apartment and mused, This entire home has a soft, feminine vibe, almost like a pink cloud is floating through it.

“There’s a barbecue restaurant that recently opened nearby. I saw that the reviews online are excellent, and I’ve already made a reservation. Let’s go there to eat later!” she suggested to him.

Jared answered promptly, “Okay! I haven’t had a barbecue in a long time, and I’m a bit hungry now.”

Ellen smiled and said, “I’m sure it won’t disappoint you.”

“I’m looking forward to it,” he answered while holding her cup.

When she realized it was almost 11.00AM, she said, “I’ll go change clothes first. You wait here.”

Then, she went to her room to get changed. There were few clothes in her closet, and the ones she did have were only average quality. Due to her attractive figure and elegant temperament, even a cheap, plain white T-shirt and a pair of simple jeans looked exceptionally stylish on her.

Shortly after, she strolled out of the door, her lengthy hair hanging loose, and he blinked slightly as his eyes widened at the sight of her.

This girl looks good in any outfit. She can dazzle anyone in a luxurious evening gown or a simple white T-shirt.

“Come here. There’s something I want to talk to you about,” Jared said to Ellen.

She immediately sat down beside him and blinked her clear eyes twice. “What’s the matter?”

“Do you want to learn how to drive?” he asked.

However, she was stunned momentarily by his question, then thought about it for a while before saying, “Yes! Before, I lacked the financial resources, but now I lack the time.”

While many of her classmates could afford and obtain their driver’s licenses during university, she could barely cover the tuition cost, let alone anything else.

“Then, I’ll give you three months off. You can focus on getting your driver’s license,” Jared suggested to Ellen.

She was startled by his unexpected proposal. Is he giving me time off to take the driver’s license test? However, she quickly waved her hand to refuse. “No, no, I’m here to work in your company and not to have fun.”

“This is my order. As my assistant, you must learn how to drive a car,” he insisted and came up with an excuse.

“Still, I can’t take three months off from work! I heard that one can get a driver’s license quickly in only one month,” she said.

Jared could not help but chuckle at Ellen’s reply. He had indeed thought that she would be unable to pass it on the first try, which was why he had given her a three-month vacation.

“Okay! In that case, you can come to work in the morning and go to the driving school in the afternoon,” he suggested and scheduled her activities.

Then, she nodded and smiled, “Okay. Thank you, President Presgrave.”

Soon, he was mesmerized by her radiant smile, which seemed to outshine the sun outside the window. She looks charming and lovely, especially with her sparkling eyes and pearly white teeth. Damn, this girl is so sweet.

The more he thought about how sweet she was, the more he wanted to do something wicked to her.

As soon as that thought crossed his mind, Jared made his move. He leaned over and cupped her face, then his thin lips pressed against hers. Ellen’s mind immediately went blank as their warm breaths intertwined. She could feel a sense of closeness and romance in the air.

After a brief kiss, he withdrew and smiled at her. “Do you like it?”

At that moment, she could feel her heart pounding. So, she shyly turned her face away, and her clear eyes blinked frantically.

“Do you like kissing people, President Presgrave?” she asked, feeling bothered.

He was startled by her question, then burst out laughing. “Do you think I kiss every girl I meet? So far, only you have had the privilege.”

If any other man makes this comment after we’ve locked lips, I will reprimand him. On the other hand, hearing these words from this man makes me feel highly privileged.

should go to lunch now, or we’ll lose our seats,” she said, trying to regain her

She squatted to pull the heels of her white shoes up, but when she stood up, she collided with something. Moreover, she was

Bam!

not hurt by the collision and

but glance at a specific part of him, thinking, what if she had hit it and

two of them left, and while waiting for the elevator, Ellen was still full of dirty thoughts. So, when the elevator door opened, Jared naturally put his arm around her and walked in with

anyone on the way out of the elevator. They then

and chat quietly without being disturbed. However, as soon

several tables were filled with girls. Suddenly, they went gaga as they stared in disbelief at the man who had walked past the aisle. My God! Is this what a domineering president looks like in reality? How did we meet such a handsome man in a barbecue restaurant? What’s more, a girl is accompanying him! We’re

phone, she handed her phone to Jared, asking him to choose. “What do you like

is fine. You can be the one to order the meal.” Following that, he

order for more dishes, after which she got up to get some condiments and mixed up some sauce for him. Soon, many girls purposely walked by their table to catch a glimpse of him, as if he were

Ellen returned with the sauces, everything was set up and ready to

remembered that she had let her long hair down without tying it back and that it

hearing her rant about her long hair for the third time, the man sitting

assuming he was going to the bathroom. After that, she hastily grabbed a few grilled vegetables from the grill, and while she was munching on them, a

who was clumsily tying her hair. As he began to tie her hair, she became red in the face and remained

he entered the restaurant, he had seen some hair ribbons outside the door intended for customers with long hair,

left the table, but when they looked over, they saw the utterly handsome

much for our

find such a handsome,

girl is

his sweet and thoughtful gesture. So, when Jared finished tying her lengthy hair, she shyly smiled

masterpiece. Hmm! At least the ponytail isn’t

disliked spicy foods and preferred only

off to the cashier without a word for

…

an unpleasant Saturday, she finally obtained Lambert’s phone number when she went into the computer system and chatted with the staff. There, she accidentally saw the guest

the phone number as if holding the key to riches. Despite her elation, she was at a loss for action. Moreover, she could tell that he was more interested in Ellen than in her, so she continued to

school near her workplace for driving lessons. It was a

at the driving school as Jared had left for an urgent matter. In the evening, she brought her study materials home and started to read. She fell asleep while reading, and it was already morning when she opened her eyes. Monday had arrived, and she hurriedly got ready before heading downstairs to call

car with her. Joanna knew the huge secret between her and Jared, but she had no intention of sharing it with others. However, her attitude toward Ellen had taken

can come to my house for dinner. I

pleasantly surprised. “Thank you, Miss

care for each other.” Miss Curry chuckled. As she sized up

around and saw Selena walking in with her bag. Selena shot her a complicated gaze when she saw Ellen, but

on the first floor, Joanna got off

definitely find time

see when the

the younger generation. You have to

she looked at Selena sympathetically. If my guess is correct, Uncle

Connor invites me,

could not help but ask, “Did Young Master Jared give you that

so, wouldn’t Ellen become the one to own a sports car? Only by clarifying this with Ellen would she

“No,” Ellen replied lightly.

Selena feel satisfied and got off the

the president’s office, she went to the pantry. Then, she started the coffee machine, took out the finest coffee beans, and began grinding the coffee to prepare for Jared’s morning

by her window and said, “Ellen, bring a

I’ll bring

thereafter went to the pantry again. By then, the coffee had already been ground and brewed. She added a small amount of

out to push it. It was then that she heard an angry male voice from the inside. “Who do you think is the boss

already stepped in, and she also saw what was going on inside. She saw six or seven senior managers standing around and receiving

looking enraged. At this moment, he had his hands on his hips. His handsome face

nothing to do with this matter, felt her legs tremble. It was truly a volatile scene that she had rarely encountered. She took a deep breath and came to his side with the coffee, carefully placing it down. As she was about to turn around, she tripped over a chair, causing her to fall awkwardly on the ground. Blushing,

Also, my knees are hurting so

that her knee was already swollen and bruised from the

just sat down and was about to massage her knee when someone pushed open her office

Isn’t that President Presgrave

Jared leaned on her desk with both hands and locked his deep gaze on her. “Did you get hurt anywhere from the fall

Ellen blinked. “I-I’m fine.”

The man did not feel at ease. When he wanted to help her up earlier, she had already gotten up and left. As

really fine. A-Are you okay, President Presgrave?” Ellen asked him

her before walking over to her chair, crouching down, and checking on her

exasperation, “Be more careful

that she couldn’t even

“Okay.” Ellen nodded.

staff in this building probably knew about Jared’s special treatment of Ellen, so no one was surprised. Even when they passed her by, they often greeted her enthusiastically. Who knew? One day, Ellen may become

on Ellen’s knees while she looked at his face with some caution. From this angle, this man’s features were handsome.

Ellen was a little dazed by the sight and her heart quietly

feelings toward me? Is it the care of a superior for a subordinate, or is it love from a man toward a

the latter, but she felt like she was dreaming

Jared asked as he was done putting ointment on her

his gaze and her heart skipped a beat. She wanted to shake her head but nodded instead. “A little

stood up and caressed her head. “I got angry at them, not you. Why were you so

dare say that he looked really

Jared finished his sentence and took the medicine box with him as

rang. It was Connor, so she answered, “Hello! Uncle

it’s my birthday this Saturday and I want to have a big party. You have to

refuse because her uncle was the closest person to

attended driving school every afternoon. She felt fulfilled, especially during her thrilling driving lessons that had her nerves stretched tight. She could see that Jared was also busy; he was either

company’s high-level executives as

account was credited with her salary from last month, which totaled around 82,000. She was puzzled when she saw the amount on her company card. Why was the amount so high? It was her first month’s salary, and there were even decimals.

began to wonder what the purpose of her job was. What she had done was to make a few cups of coffee for Jared, goof off, read books, and study for her driver’s license. Yet, he still

about to end. When Ellen left work, she intentionally left late. At that time, Jared was still in a meeting. Even though her heart ached for him, she didn’t know how to cheer him up. She thought for a moment and wrote a note. After completing it, she sneaked into his office and stuck the note on the corner of

sticking the note, she

office. He was in a bad mood, but when he sat down on his chair,

He took it down and read the words written on it. His furrowed brows finally relaxed, and a smile appeared

you. So, I can only offer you words of encouragement. I wish you happiness and good health. Remember to take

regret that he had neglected her lately, so he

was on her way home in a cab. When she heard her phone ringing, she picked it up and

he see the

actions and felt that it was too

Have you finished your

me a note to show your concern,

I’ve already taken

doorstep. I’ll be right there.” The man on the other end of the line

felt sweet as she replied, “I haven’t gone far. I’ll

“Okay,” the man said.

a conspicuous location. Sure enough, in less than 10 minutes, the man’s sports car came into view. It was very eye-catching among the other cars. Then, Ellen opened the car door and got in. Inside, the man wore a simple white shirt, looking both charming and enigmatic. This man made her think of a phrase, ‘The

often visited in the sports car. There, Ellen gave him a once-over under the bright light. He had faint dark circles under his eyes like he hadn’t slept in ages. Jared was glued to his phone, sorting through work emails. Even without looking up, he could tell she was staring at him. But under her gentle gaze, he felt at ease and felt no awkwardness from her checking

he finally lifted his head to look at her. He could tell she was

what’s on the agenda for

going to my uncle’s house

“What time?”

probably be noon because other relatives will go over too.” Ellen

the night then,” Jared stated with some

sounded suggestive. What exactly did he

do tomorrow night?” she

want you there with me,” Jared said with a directness that caught Ellen off

time they watched the moon together on the beach. She nodded

home. Instead, they cruised around town at a leisurely pace,

loving the moment. She wasn’t after anything in particular, and she just wanted to be near

residential area. Suddenly, he

“Yeah,

if I crash at your place for a bit?” Jared said before hopping out of the

him, a bit concerned. She nodded and replied, “Sure. Just take a rest and then head out when

on the couch. His long legs were stretched out with

know what to do with herself. Should I stay here with him or retreat

need anything.” Ellen finally decided that it would be too awkward to stay. Thus, she went

cracking open his

place is

asleep. She stepped over to him as quietly as can

good even when he’s sleeping but staring at him for too long makes me feel

voice behind her. “This couch is not

gosh! Is

replied, “Uh, sure! You can sleep on

man got up and looked at her with a pair of sleepy black eyes. “Did you take

nodded. “Yes, I

“You smell good.”

then, the man grabbed her hand and pulled her toward the main

to faint. Is this guy drunk or