Never Too Far Novel

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.

gotten you a house!” Jared looked down and said in a raspy voice. After all, the reason he built

she accepted his gift, and from today

noticed the shelves on the balcony that were filled with pots of succulents, she turned to him and asked in surprise, “Did

that, Jared stood behind her with his arms folded and answered smilingly, “Yes. I was also

could feel that everything in the house was carefully curated by Jared, which showed how much he

indeed.” He was referring to the succulents

after, Ellen toured the living room before checking out the master bedroom on the second floor. There was a private multi-functional movie hall, a gymnasium, and various beautiful furniture and sofas where the color schemes caught her heart at first

been there every day. After the renovation was completed, he went to the 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

like it?” he asked in a deep

She nodded. She was moved as his love for her was

“Something’s missing, though.”

“What is it?”

way, you can teach me how to play chess.” Jared was looking forward

afraid of losing to

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 to learn from

She blinked her

not lying. You can ask my parents when they’re back.” He would never

it sounded like she would be meeting his parents soon. The thought of it made her anxious. It was probably because she had watched too many movies and read too

she was and comforted her, “Don’t worry, my parents are easy to get along with, and I have a cheeky sister. I’m

that, an image of a haughty girl from a wealthy family instantly popped into her mind, making her even more nervous.

you think we should place the

it in front of the floor-to-ceiling window on the second floor would be nice. We can look at the view if we get bored while playing

when his gaze fell on her as she spoke, and Ellen

just bought something home and was asking the wife where he should place it, while she answered him like his

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

in the hotel!” She never thought that

that, he held her hand and led her to her master bedroom before pushing open a hidden cabinet door. The next moment, a luxurious closet of nearly

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,

place feel warm yet luxurious, and one could get a view of the night sky full of stars from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Having a closet like this made changing clothes a

with all kinds of women’s clothes, and even a dozen pajamas were hanging in there. Ellen blushed a little, wondering if Jared had

been dry cleaned and are ready to be worn. I bought them

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

if you become as chubby as a pig.” He was confessing to her and ridiculing her at

dare you call me one?”

pig, you’ll be the cutest piglet.” He pulled her into his

but you are.” She

now on, I shall address you as piglet or piggy, but if you don’t like it, I can come up with another nickname 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 called each other using that

it some thought, she figured that he resembled a lone wolf since he didn’t have many friends except for a group of subordinates who took orders from him and thinking about

call each other piggy?!” Ellen looked up and suggested. She didn’t want to call him Mr. Wolf since it would make him seem

piglet.” He brushed

looked like a cute piglet. He lowered his gaze and held her face before leaning in for a kiss. She didn’t push him away as her heart was filled with love, and

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 a

you not prepare anything for yourself?” She pushed him away when she thought of

prepare some for myself.” With that, he held her hand and they entered the guestroom next door. There was a small closet in there with five or six outfits, and it couldn’t compare to the

eyes as she looked at Jared and felt bad for him, for he had built

at times, so I’ve

blanket?” She noticed that there was no blanket

my assistant to send it for dry cleaning, but it hasn’t been sent back yet,” he replied while

that, she tugged his sleeve and whispered to him while blushing, “In that case… You can sleep in my

but Jared understood what she was implying. He, too, blushed as he

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 be afraid

I feel tired! Let’s go to bed earlier!” she uttered but was so shy that she didn’t dare look at

gazed at her affectionately and

shower!” She pushed him

was, he decided to give her some time and space and said, “Sure. You should go to bed first. I’ll take care of some work

her, and as she was standing in front of a row of pajamas, she

Ellen lay in bed, she had a hard time falling asleep; her mind was full of Jared as he continued

for me to fall asleep

other hand, Jared was sitting on the couch with his laptop switched on. Although he was looking at the report on the computer, his mind was thinking about Ellen

waiting

the moment and wouldn’t even mind if he lost a hundred billion. He couldn’t help but look at the time.

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

open, Ellen, who was initially sitting on the bed nervously, lifted the blanket

she so tired that she fell asleep? Just then, the figure moved, and he couldn’t help but smile. It seems like she is pretending

Ellen heard the bathroom door closing, she sat up and let out a sigh as it was suffocating to hide under the blanket. She was extremely nervous. As she held 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 of bed to get a glass of water outside. All that anxiety made her feel

cute her behavior was. Soon, the bathroom door opened, and Ellen shut her eyes when she heard footsteps approaching her. The next moment, she felt the other side of the bed sink as someone sat on the edge. Ellen’s

breath pressed against her. Ellen shrieked in surprise as her head

yet?” Jared asked

Ellen answered with her

answer me if you’re asleep?” Jared caught her flawed statement. Because of that, Ellen opened her eyes shyly. Her clear eyes showed that she wasn’t sleepy

felt like a fire was burning under the blanket. Jared was breathing heavily, and his breath was warm. Meanwhile, Ellen’s body was beginning to feel unbearably hot.

“Mmph…” Ellen was kissed.

…

of them spent a passionate night together. In the morning, the first ray of sunshine on the warm winter morning fell on Ellen’s face, highlighting the hickey on her neck. She shrunk her body like a shrimp, and Jared was spooning her from the back. Both of them were still fast asleep. Even though Ellen was sleeping, she could still sense

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 clicked on a button

…

a hotel suite, Selena finally locked onto her target—the chief referee of the chess competition. No matter the cost, she was determined to uncover insider information. She

walked into the hotel’s buffet restaurant in a sexy outfit while pretending to look for someone. She then intentionally scanned the area. Finally, when the referee turned around with a glass of red

miss. Are you okay?” Jay, the coach who was in his fifties, immediately apologized as he stared at Selena’s cleavage for a few

inwardly. She knew that men like him could

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

you a room? Sorry about that!” Jay

me some clothes too? Anything will do,”

was captivated by Selena’s youthful beauty and hot figure. He had already started fantasizing about her. What was more, he wanted to get to know her as she seemed so innocent and

take a shower. Meanwhile, you can go to the nearby mall and buy me a dress.”

to oblige. He went to the front desk and got another room before handing over the key card

was done, she wrapped herself in a bath towel and waited on the sofa. Before that, she hid a set of equipment, so all

onto the bed together. Everything happened so naturally, and Selena didn’t care about the fact that Jay was as old as her father.

she suddenly sent a bunch of photos to him. In

your family would do

threaten 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 to negotiate with Selena over

money

I have a question to ask

was extremely surprised. Why is she

championship based on talent. She did not cheat!” he quickly

is worthless. How could she become the champion?” Selena sneered, thinking

the competition was

a bitter pill to swallow, and she did not want to

your reputation,

give you the money. Although I’m not very wealthy, I 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 would rather give Selena a few hundred thousand with the hopes of

that. “I don’t want your money, but I want you to publicly admit that Ellen cheated. I

shocked. “Do you

mentioned his family in a

an answer before 6.00PM tonight. We shall

…

cup of hot milk in her hand. Suddenly, a pair of sturdy arms wrapped around

her neck, and she avoided him since it felt ticklish. He

a different kind of charm after sleeping with

Jared asked in a

she looked at him before asking, “The medicine should be effective, right? What if it doesn’t work?” She

and hold a wedding so that we