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.

lose our seats,” she said, trying to regain her composure

her shoes. She squatted to pull the heels of her white shoes up, but when she stood up, she collided with something. Moreover, she was so caught up in her thoughts that she did not notice his long leg in front of her, and her

Bam!

was not

part of him, thinking, what if she

dirty thoughts. So, when the elevator door

descended, they did not encounter anyone on the way out of the elevator. They then got into Jared’s car and headed straight to the nearby barbecue restaurant that was recently

decorated place. She had reserved a corner table where the two could eat and chat quietly without being disturbed. However, as soon as he entered the

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

Ellen was ordering food on the phone, she handed her phone to Jared, asking him to

You can be the one to order the meal.” Following that, he supported his

an 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 an

Ellen returned with the sauces, everything was set up and

when she suddenly remembered that

her long hair for the third time, the man sitting across

silhouette disappeared, 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 pair of soft

startled and turned around to see Jared behind her, who was clumsily tying her hair. As he began to tie her hair, she became red in the face

when he entered the restaurant, he had seen some hair ribbons outside the

but when they looked

too much for our hearts to

a handsome, considerate,

girl is so

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

he gazed intently at his masterpiece.

like her, disliked spicy foods and preferred only vegetables. So, with great satisfaction, they ate everything

without a word for fear that

…

had 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 list and found his phone number, which she

loss for action. Moreover, she could tell that he was more interested in Ellen than in her, so she continued to ponder how to lure him with Ellen. She believed that if she could convince

school near her workplace for driving lessons. It was a large driving school that offered one-on-one teaching

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

invitation, so she accepted the offer and got in the car with her. Joanna knew the huge secret between her and

don’t have any evening appointments, you can come to my house for dinner. I live alone, too,” Joanna said

you, Miss Curry. You’re really too

should care for each other.” Miss Curry chuckled. As she sized up Ellen’s

At that moment, a figure hurriedly walked in from behind. Ellen turned around and saw Selena walking in with her bag. Selena shot her a complicated gaze when she saw Ellen, but she did not show her usual haughty demeanor because she could not feel

arrived on the first

definitely find time to come, right?”

when the time

the only one from the younger generation. You have to come,”

she saw last time flashed through Ellen’s mind, and she looked at Selena sympathetically. If my guess is correct, Uncle

Uncle Connor invites me, I’ll

Selena got off the elevator, she 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

“No,” Ellen replied lightly.

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

and said, “Ellen, bring a

“Okay, I’ll

had already been ground and brewed. She added a small amount of sugar, stirred it in lightly, then put the coffee on a tray

from the inside. “Who do you think is the boss of this company? Who is the decision-maker? Who allowed you to act without

and she also saw what was going on inside. She saw six

moment, he had his hands on his hips. His handsome face was as cold as ice, and there

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, she picked up

embarrassing. Also, my knees are hurting so

realized that her knee was already swollen and

sat down and was about

aback. Isn’t that President Presgrave who had just flown

on her desk with both hands and locked his deep gaze on her. “Did you get hurt

Ellen blinked. “I-I’m fine.”

already gotten up and left. As a result, Jared lost the mood to scold the managers and quickly came over

A-Are you okay, President Presgrave?” Ellen asked

It’s nothing major,” Jared replied to her before walking over to her chair, crouching down, and

exasperation, “Be more careful next

was upset that she

“Okay.” Ellen nodded.

probably knew about Jared’s special treatment of Ellen, so no one was surprised. Even when they passed her

with some caution. From this angle, this man’s features were

a moment, Ellen was a little dazed by

care of a superior for a subordinate, or is it love

she felt like she was dreaming and couldn’t believe it

asked as he was

heart skipped a beat. She wanted to shake her

caressed her head. “I got angry at them, not you. Why

he looked really scary when he

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

It was Connor, so she answered,

it’s my birthday this Saturday and I want to

be there.” Ellen couldn’t refuse because her uncle was the closest person to

her thrilling driving lessons

company’s high-level executives as if they were solving a big problem. So, she tried not

82,000. She was puzzled when she saw the amount on her company card. Why

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

it was Friday and the week was 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

sticking the note, she

left the meeting room and returned to his office. He was in a bad mood, but when he sat

rare to see something so girly. He took it down and read the words written on it. His furrowed brows finally

can only offer you words of encouragement. I wish you happiness

had neglected her lately, so he picked up

in a cab. When she heard her phone ringing, she picked it up and her heart skipped

the

regretted her actions and felt

Presgrave! Have you

note to show your concern,

already taken a

be right there.” The man on

sweet as she replied, “I haven’t gone far. I’ll wait for you

“Okay,” the man said.

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,

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

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

on the agenda

to my

“What time?”

noon because other relatives will go over too.” Ellen shrugged; she wasn’t too

the night then,” Jared

words. That sounded suggestive. What exactly did he

to do tomorrow night?” she

kick back and relax. Also, I want you there with me,” Jared said with a directness that caught

watched the moon together on the beach. She nodded and replied, “All right, just hit

drop her off at home. Instead, they cruised around town at a leisurely pace, soaking in

just wanted to be near him. If only time could just freeze like

car at the entrance to Ellen’s residential area. Suddenly, he asked, “Do you have

“Yeah,

your place for a bit?”

bit concerned. She nodded and replied, “Sure. Just take a rest and then

laid down on the couch. His long legs were stretched out with one arm propping his head. Under the light, Ellen could see his muscles bulging through his white shirt. He had the kind of body that even models

to do with herself. Should I stay here with him or retreat to my own

me know if you need anything.” Ellen finally decided that it would be too

his eyes. He was

place is really

Jared had fallen asleep. She stepped over

that he looks pretty good even when he’s sleeping but staring at him for too long makes

about to turn around when she heard a low male voice behind her. “This couch is not that comfortable to sleep on; can I sleep

gosh! Is he actually asleep

quickly replied, “Uh, sure! You can sleep on

at her with a pair of sleepy black eyes. “Did you

“Yes,

“You smell good.”

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

Presgrave…” Ellen was about to faint. Is this guy drunk or