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.

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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.

seats,” she said, trying

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

Bam!

face immediately turned red to the roots of her ears. However, he was not hurt by the collision and simply comforted her with a low

help but glance at a specific part of him, thinking, what if she had

of dirty thoughts. So, when the elevator door opened, Jared naturally

out of the elevator. They then got into Jared’s car and headed straight to the nearby barbecue

a very stylishly decorated place. She had reserved a corner table where the two could eat and chat quietly without being

the man who had walked past the aisle. My God! Is this what a domineering president looks like in reality? How did we

the phone, she handed her phone to Jared, asking him to choose.

the meal.” Following that, he supported his

girls purposely walked by their table to catch a glimpse of him, as if he were an idol. However, they did not dare to disturb him and were content to observe

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

she suddenly remembered that she had let her long hair down without

about her long hair for the third

vegetables from the grill, and while she was munching on them, a pair of soft hands suddenly appeared

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 and remained motionless, but

he heard her rant earlier, he recalled that when he entered the restaurant, he had seen some hair ribbons

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

That’s too much for our hearts to

a

girl is so

sweet and thoughtful gesture. So, when

masterpiece.

that he, like her, disliked spicy foods and preferred only vegetables. So, with

Ellen skulked off to the cashier without a word for fear that Jared would offer

…

into the computer system and chatted

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 Ellen to come out, Lambert would also

driving school near her workplace for driving lessons. It was a

reading, and it was already morning when she opened her eyes. Monday had arrived, and she hurriedly got

the offer and got in the car with her. Joanna knew the huge secret between her

can

pleasantly surprised. “Thank you, Miss Curry.

the same company, so we should care for each other.” Miss Curry chuckled. As she sized up Ellen’s youthful appearance, she was

figure hurriedly walked in from behind. Ellen turned around and saw Selena walking in with her bag. Selena

the first floor, Joanna got off the

definitely find time to come, right?” Selena

when

than me, you’re the only one from the younger generation. You have to come,” Selena

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

invites me, I’ll go,” Ellen

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

Ellen to take it. If so, wouldn’t Ellen become the one to own

“No,” Ellen replied lightly.

then did Selena feel satisfied and got off the

at the floor of 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

Stanley passed by her window and said, “Ellen, bring a cup

I’ll

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

was then that she heard an angry male voice from the inside. “Who do you think is the boss of this company? Who is the decision-maker? Who allowed you to act

she also saw what was going on inside. She saw six or seven senior managers standing around and

before them, looking enraged. At this moment, he had his hands on his hips. His handsome face was as cold as ice, and there was a hint of frostiness in his

Ellen, who had 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, she picked up the tray that had fallen to the ground and

Also, my

lowered her head and realized that her knee

and was about

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

proper position, fearing that she might accidentally ignite his anger. Jared leaned on her desk with both hands and locked his deep

Ellen blinked. “I-I’m fine.”

up earlier, she had already gotten up and left. As a result, Jared lost the mood to scold the managers and

okay, President Presgrave?” Ellen asked him

her before walking over to her

said with some exasperation,

that she couldn’t

“Okay.” Ellen nodded.

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 their boss

Jared applied some anti-inflammatory and wound-healing medicine on Ellen’s knees while she looked at his face with some caution. From this angle, this man’s features were handsome. The angry expression he had just now was

Ellen was a little dazed by the sight

Is it the care of a superior

latter, but she felt like she was dreaming and couldn’t

today?” Jared asked as he was done

thought, Ellen met his gaze and her heart skipped a beat. She wanted to shake her head

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

looked really scary when he got

around and rest well in the office.” Jared finished his sentence and took the medicine box with him as he

was

Saturday and I want to have a big party. You have

I will be there.” Ellen couldn’t refuse because her uncle was

during her thrilling driving lessons that had her nerves

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

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. This

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

though her heart ached for him, she didn’t know

sticking the note, she

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

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

few days, but I didn’t want to disturb you. So, I can only offer you words

realized with regret that he had neglected her lately, so he picked up his phone and

she heard her phone ringing, she picked it up and her heart skipped a

the note

and felt that

Have you finished

show your concern, it’s better if you accompany me

I’ve already taken a cab

at your doorstep. I’ll be right there.” The man on the other

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

“Okay,” the man said.

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

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

at her. He could tell she was a bit shy, which he found pretty

agenda for

my

“What time?”

go over too.”

for the night then,”

What exactly did he mean by that? All

you want to do tomorrow

I want you there with me,”

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

Jared didn’t rush to drop her off at home. Instead, they cruised around town at a leisurely pace, soaking in

after anything in particular, and she just wanted to be

to Ellen’s residential area. Suddenly, he

“Yeah, I

tired. Mind if I crash at your place for a

concerned. She nodded and replied, “Sure. Just take a rest and then head out when you’re

got to Ellen’s place, Jared made himself comfortable. He didn’t even bother going to the guest room; he just 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

herself. Should I stay here with

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

cracking open his eyes. He was indeed tired,

place is really

only to find that Jared had fallen asleep. She stepped over to him as quietly as can be to check

to admit it, the man looked good even when he was sleeping. I have to admit that he looks pretty good even when he’s sleeping but staring at him for too long makes me

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

gosh! Is

quickly replied, “Uh, sure!

got up and looked at her with a pair

“Yes, I

“You smell good.”

man grabbed her hand and pulled

was about to faint. Is this guy drunk