Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1701-1710

Selena couldn’t stand losing to Ellen. She commented harsh words under the video; every one of them was scolding Ellen. Then, she felt it wasn’t enough and snarled. “Ellen, you b*tch! I will never forgive you.”

Her voice shocked the girls, and they all looked at her. One of the girls frowned and said, “She is criticizing Ellen!”

Immediately, Selena smirked coldly and replied, “That’s right. I’m badmouthing the chess champion, Ellen. She is a b*tch, yet you guys admire her. This is just ridiculous.”

“Are you crazy?!”

“Yeah. She must be crazy from being jealous. Let’s go.”

When Selena heard their words, she glared at them angrily, and the girls left. Ellen must have won the championship by bribing. I need to find evidence of her cheating! Then, she will be thrown off the crown. I’m going to destroy her, even if it means I will ruin my life, thought Selena as she gritted her teeth.

Then, she took out her phone and called Olivia. “Have you seen the news about Ellen, Mom? It’s ridiculous that she is a chess champion,” Selena said with contempt,

“I know. Just ignore her and live our own lives,” replied Olivia.

“I went to jail for over a year because of her, Mom. Do you think I will let her get away with it?”

“What are you going to do, Lena?”

Hearing Olivia’s words, Selena quickly reacted and said, “I’m not going to do anything, Mom. I just hate her.”

“Don’t do anything stupid. You just got out of jail.” Olivia reminded her.

After Selena promised to Olivia, she searched for people connected to the chess tournament. Then, she saw the judge who was in charge of Ellen’s match. She decided that she was going to investigate to see whether Ellen had won fair and square.

On the other hand, after Ellen had finished the interview, she texted Jared. ‘Do you have any free time tonight? I’ll treat you to dinner.’ She wanted to buy him dinner since she still felt guilty about her sudden departure.

Just as she had sent the text, Jared immediately called her. Ellen was startled, but she soon answered the call. “Hello.”

“I’ll choose the place,” Jared said.

Ellen was cool with it. No matter how expensive it would be, she decided to pay. “Sure. Let’s meet up at 5.30PM.”

During the past year, she had managed her finances well, so she should be able to buy him a meal or two at a fancy restaurant.

“Sure. See you at 5.30PM, then.” Jared smiled on the other end of the phone.

As Ellen returned to her room, she searched the gossip about her and Jared. When she saw the articles, she was shocked. After all, their names were everywhere. Looking at it, she wondered if the media had overdone it. She was embarrassed to see how they had praised her. Initially, she didn’t want to be high profile, but as long as her name was bonded with Jared, it would go viral.

Then, she returned to her room and got some calls from her friends. She was embarrassed. She didn’t want to admit it, but gossip about her and Jared was everywhere. However, she couldn’t bring herself to admit it since this was the first time they had met after one year of departure. She needed time to sort it out!

When it was 5.30PM, there was a knock on Ellen’s door. She opened it and saw Jared standing there. Since she was also ready, they entered Jared’s car and headed to the restaurant. Jared was curious about her life.

“Why did you go to Brownsville?”

“It’s the Home of Chess, which is also my mentor’s hometown.”

“When did you learn to play chess? You never told me about it.”

“I started when I was seven. At first, I was just watching the others playing. The person who first taught me was also my mentor. Since Grandma loves to play poker, I would accompany her to the park. From preschool to high school, I spent most of my time at the park. After seeing it for such a long time, I just took an interest in it.” Ellen used to think of it as a hobby. However, after encountering Brook, he encouraged her, which made her work hard for it and go to the rank match.

“That’s great,” praised Jared earnestly as he looked over at her.

Ellen was glad to hear that, but she replied humbly, “Thank you, I’ll continue to treat my hobby as my career and further develop it.”

“You have my support.” He then looked at her with a deep gaze. “I’ll support you in whatever you do in the future.”

Ellen blushed upon hearing that; she wasn’t sure whether he was offering support as a friend or as someone beyond that. “Why did you post such a comment on social media?” Ellen asked.

“I’m speaking the truth. Is there anything wrong with it?”

“But we…”

“Do you think that you aren’t my girlfriend anymore just because we have been separated for a year? We haven’t officially broken up, you know.” Jared spoke in displeasure.

Ellen’s face flushed red and became hot instantly when she heard his remarks. She wound the car window down to get some air, not knowing how to answer him. After a brief pause, she replied shyly, “Alright!”

Upon hearing her reply, Jared smiled since it was the answer he wanted from her. “What about you? Have you been in contact with any guys in the past year?” Jared started fussing about it since he wanted to know how she felt about him.

“Nope.” She shook her head.

“Did anyone try courting you?” he asked again.

This time round, she didn’t shake her head but replied honestly, “Yeah, but I rejected his advances.”

“In the future, you should announce that you are taken.” Jared scoffed, still feeling jealous about it.

“Don’t be so domineering!” She chuckled.

“Do you blame me for not looking for you the past year?” he asked again.

“I don’t.” She shook her head. After all, she had written to Jared and told him not to look for her to give her some space and freedom.

“I knew that you’d be back. I had a feeling that you’d return for sure.” He revealed to her his thoughts in the past year. The reason he didn’t go looking for her was that he was waiting for her to return.

Tears welled up in her eyes upon hearing that. Does he really think that way?

“After dinner, I’ll bring you somewhere. You’ll love it.”

“Where is it?” she asked curiously.

“You’ll find out later on.”

As soon as they reached the upscale steakhouse, which was Ellen’s favorite restaurant, she told him about the house she had gotten in town. It came with a garden, which was how she imagined her dream house to be.

“If there’s a chance, I’d like to go take a look. Perhaps I’ll even stay a few nights there.” He was already looking forward to it.

“Sure!” She welcomed the idea.

It was only 8.30PM when their dinner ended. Following that, Jared drove Ellen in his car. The further they drove, the more familiar her surroundings looked.

Isn’t this where my house used to be? She even remembered that she had deliberately come over to look at it once before. “Why are you taking me here?”

“Take a guess.” He smiled.

However, nothing came to mind, so she could only wait for him to bring her there. As soon as Jared parked his car at a luxurious car park, he asked her to get out of the car. Then, the both of them took the elevator before heading over to the penthouse.

“Did you move here?” she asked.

After Jared opened the door, he stretched his hand out and made a welcoming gesture. “I designed this place, especially for you.”

Upon walking into the unit, Ellen was shocked. As she looked out through the floor-to-ceiling windows, she noticed the dazzling city lights and realized that she was within the central location of New Town. After giving it some thought, she looked up and asked, “No way. Is this location where my house used to be?”

“You’re right. This is where your house used to be, so I built you a house in the same spot. Do you like it?” he asked earnestly.

She was overwhelmed by emotions upon hearing that. The next moment, she walked toward him and wrapped her arms around his waist before burying her face in his chest. She couldn’t find the words to express herself. With that, Jared tightened his embrace around her and planted a kiss on the top of her head as he relished the long-awaited hug.

“Thank you.” Ellen didn’t know he had done so much for her, which made her feel guilty for leaving him.

I’ve gotten you a house!” Jared looked down and said in a raspy voice.

nodded. “Alright, I won’t be leaving anymore.” Now, she had a home within the city. Jared smiled when she accepted his gift, and from today onward, this would be their home. After Ellen was given a tour around the duplex that spanned almost 10,000 square feet,

on the balcony that were filled with pots of succulents, she turned to him and asked in

arms folded and answered smilingly, “Yes. I was also the one who picked them

that everything in the house was carefully curated by Jared,

Very cute indeed.” He was referring to the succulents and also

the living room before checking out the master bedroom on the second floor. There was a private multi-functional movie hall, a

shopping mall to pick out the fixtures and fittings. It was as if he had been living and preparing for her return in the past year. He believed that everything he had done would be rewarded, and the reward was Ellen. The moment when he saw her smile and the tears in her eyes, he knew that everything he had done

like it?” he asked in a

it.” She nodded. She was moved as his love for

“Something’s missing, though.”

“What is it?”

table. I’ll get someone to send it over tomorrow. That way, you can teach me how to play chess.” Jared was

as intelligent as you. I’m afraid of losing to you.” She finally managed to

tell you a secret! When I was young, my parents made me learn how to play chess. I wasn’t able to master it, so they eventually gave up. So, I’d like

way!” She

lying. You can ask my parents when they’re back.” He would never lie to

because she had watched too many movies and read too many novels which instilled fear

her, “Don’t worry, my parents are easy to get

hearing that, an image of a haughty girl from a wealthy family instantly popped into her mind,

you think we should place

window on the second floor would be nice. We can look

fell on her as

the husband just bought something home and was asking the wife where he should place it, while she

then walked over with a smile and held her hand before saying, “Would you like

and my luggage is in the hotel!” She never

everything here.” With that, he held her hand and led her to her master bedroom before pushing open a hidden cabinet door. The

that she covered her mouth with one hand. When she was in the bedroom earlier on, she didn’t notice that there was a closet over there. Inside a row of lighted cabinets lay an array of women’s watches and jewelry, a row of

could get a view of the night sky full of stars

the closet next to her was filled with all kinds of women’s clothes, and even a dozen pajamas were hanging in there.

and are ready to be worn. I bought them based on your size, so you should be

fat? What if I weighed more than 200 pounds when I returned? The clothes that you got me would have gone to waste,” she

still love you even if you become as chubby as a pig.” He was confessing to

you call me

you’ll be the cutest piglet.” He

you are.” She wasn’t pleased

for you.” Jared thought that it would be a good idea to give each other a nickname. He got the idea from his parents who came up with nicknames for each other and

tilted her head as she started contemplating which animal Jared resembled. After giving it some thought, she figured that he resembled a lone wolf since he didn’t have many friends except

She didn’t want to call him Mr. Wolf since it would make him

piglet.” He brushed

like a cute piglet. He lowered his gaze and held her face before leaning in for a kiss. She didn’t push him away

hoarse voice after kissing her. It sounded like a plead, and she could tell. Tonight, she seemed to feel sorry for him because he had spent a year building

my clothes. What about yours? Did you not prepare anything for yourself?” She pushed him away when

There was a small closet in there with five or six outfits, and it couldn’t compare to the closet in the master

and felt bad for him, for he had built

times, so I’ve prepared some spare

there was no

red wine on my blanket while sleeping here two days ago. I’ve already asked my assistant to send it for dry

while blushing,

understood what she was implying. He, too, blushed as he was surprised and elated to hear that.

find herself and build her self-confidence, so she was ready to start a relationship with him; she no longer felt scared and wanted to date him publicly. Even if she overheard the female staff belittling her while she was hiding in her cubicle one day, she wouldn’t

getting late, and I feel tired! Let’s go to bed earlier!” she uttered but was so shy that

gazed at her affectionately and replied,

shower!” She pushed

space and said, “Sure. You should go

what he said. She then went into the room and closed the door behind her before taking a shower. After that, she walked into the closet with a towel wrapped around her, and as she was standing in front of a row of pajamas, she bit her lip while trying to choose one.

Jared as he continued to work outside. She

me to fall asleep before he

was looking at the report on the computer, his mind was thinking about Ellen being in the room. He wondered if she had finished taking a shower and whether she would be startled if he

waiting

moment and wouldn’t even mind if he lost a hundred billion.

lay in bed. Does he not want to come in? Does he think that his work is more important? Should I go out and call him? Should I ask him to

soon as he pushed the door open, Ellen, who was initially sitting

felt slightly disappointed when he saw the still figure in the bed. Was she so tired that she fell asleep? Just then, the figure moved, and he couldn’t help but smile. It

her hot and flushed face, she found it hard to calm herself down. Soon, she heard the sound of water in the bathroom and quickly got out

shut her eyes when she heard

hot breath pressed against her. Ellen shrieked in surprise as her head went blank. The

yet?” Jared asked with

answered with

Jared caught her flawed statement. Because of that, Ellen opened her eyes shyly.

the blanket. Jared was breathing heavily, and his breath

“Mmph…” Ellen was kissed.

morning fell on Ellen’s face, highlighting the hickey on her neck. She shrunk her body like a shrimp, and Jared was

thick, fan-like eyelashes fluttered open, revealing his dark eyes that were filled with satisfaction and affection. He cuddled Ellen in his arms, treating her like a treasure as he kissed her. He stretched his arm to grab the remote control for the curtains and

the chess competition. No matter the cost, she was determined to uncover insider information.

the area. Finally, when

Are you okay?” Jay, the coach who was in his fifties, immediately apologized as he stared at Selena’s

inwardly. She knew that

to wear,” Selena said helplessly. “Also, I don’t have room to take a shower

about I get you a room? Sorry

buy me some clothes too? Anything will

already started fantasizing about her.

and I’ll go take a shower. Meanwhile, you can go to the

happy to oblige. He went to the front desk and got another room before handing

a bath towel and waited on the sofa. Before that, she hid a set of equipment, so all she had to do was to wait for the fish to take

causing the two of them to fall onto the bed together. Everything happened so naturally, and Selena didn’t care about the fact that Jay was as old as her father. On the other hand, Jay was even more surprised that

exchanged phone numbers. However, half an hour later, she suddenly sent a

Harris, what do you think your family would do if I sent them these photos?” Selena

him after sleeping with him. Since he was a celebrity, especially in the world of chess, he certainly couldn’t risk ruining his reputation. He had no choice but

how much money do

your money. I have a question to ask you. Did the player Ellen cheat during

extremely surprised. Why

on talent.

you sure she didn’t cheat? The Ellen I know is worthless. How could she become the champion?” Selena sneered, thinking that Jay

earnestly, “Selena, Ellen won the championship through her merit. I can guarantee that the competition was fair and just. Moreover, all the players throughout the country watched it via

It was like a bitter pill to swallow, and she did not want to admit that Ellen

your reputation, then you’ll do

can give you a few hundred thousand at most.” Jay didn’t want to get into trouble. He thought to himself that sleeping with a call girl would cost ten thousand at most. Given the situation, he

hearing that. “I don’t want your money, but I want you to

Jay was shocked. “Do you have a

Jay’s family online. He had mentioned his family in a few interviews, and his wife turned out to be an excellent doctor. Jay never thought that a romantic affair would ruin his reputation, and he was a person who valued

me an answer before 6.00PM tonight. We shall

milk in her hand. Suddenly, a pair of sturdy arms

thin lips and hot breath landed on her neck, and she avoided him since it felt ticklish. He then kissed her hair in satisfaction. “What are

kind of charm after sleeping with a man for

Jared asked in a hoarse voice, feeling sorry

him before asking, “The medicine should be effective, right? What if it

let’s hurry up and hold a wedding so that we can give our

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