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.

looked down and said in a raspy voice. After all,

“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

the balcony that were filled with pots of

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

in the house was carefully curated by Jared, which

indeed.” He was referring to the

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,

as if he had been living and preparing for her return in the past year. He

it?” he

love everything about it.” She nodded. She was moved as his love for her was noticeable through

“Something’s missing, though.”

“What is it?”

That way, you can teach me how to play chess.” Jared was looking forward to playing chess with her as he thought that it would

to play chess with someone as intelligent as you. I’m afraid of losing to you.” She finally managed to win the

me learn how to play chess. I wasn’t able to master it,

She

You can ask my parents when

that made her blush as 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 many novels which

and comforted her, “Don’t worry, my parents are easy to get along with, and I have

a haughty girl from a wealthy family instantly popped into her mind, making her even more nervous. “Alright!”

you think we should

front of the floor-to-ceiling window on the second floor would be nice. We can look

when his gaze fell on her as she spoke,

was asking the wife where he should place it, while she answered him like his

a smile and held her

luggage is in the hotel!” She never thought that she would be sleeping over there

here.” With 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 500 square feet appeared, and it had everything that one

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 neatly arranged bags, and three rows of women’s shoes. Not only that, comfortable sofas were placed in the middle

the night sky full of stars from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Having a closet like

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

ready to be worn. I bought them

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

burst out laughing and said, “I’d still love you even if you become as chubby as a pig.” He was confessing to her and ridiculing

call me one?” She punched

cutest piglet.” He pulled her into his arms while

but you are.” She wasn’t pleased

who came up with nicknames for each other and called each other using that since the beginning while loving each other until now. He admired his parents’ relationship, and he wanted to love Ellen for the rest of

some thought, she figured that he resembled a

other piggy?!” Ellen looked up and suggested. She didn’t want to call him

My adorable piglet.” He brushed

face before leaning in for a kiss. She didn’t push him away as her heart was filled with love, and

spend the night here!” Jared spoke in a 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 a home for her, and she appreciated everything that he had done.

yours? Did you not prepare anything for yourself?” She pushed him

I did 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 closet

him, for he had

at times, so I’ve

your blanket?” She noticed that there was

while sleeping here two days ago. I’ve already asked my assistant to send it for dry cleaning, but

to him while blushing, “In that

the house, but Jared understood what she was implying. He, too, blushed as he was surprised and

no longer felt scared and wanted to date him publicly. Even if she overheard

to bed earlier!” she uttered but

gazed at her affectionately and

go take a shower!” She

said, “Sure. You should go to bed first. I’ll take care of some work before going to

around her, and as she was standing in front of a row of pajamas, she bit her lip while trying to choose one. In the end, she chose a short, pink night dress with spaghetti straps

time falling asleep; her mind was full of Jared as he continued to work outside. She tossed and turned and got curious about when he would finish his

me to fall asleep before he comes

on. Although 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

she waiting

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

same time, Ellen’s mind was racing with thoughts as she 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 go to bed and complete

his laptop and decided to enter the room. As soon as he pushed the door open, Ellen, who was initially sitting on the bed nervously, lifted the blanket over herself and

so tired that she fell asleep? Just then, the figure

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

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

in surprise as her head went blank. The next moment, she was wrapped in

asked with a suppressed

I’m asleep,” Ellen answered with her eyes

me if you’re asleep?” Jared caught her flawed statement. Because of that, Ellen opened her eyes shyly. Her clear

the blanket. Jared was breathing heavily, and his breath was warm. Meanwhile, Ellen’s body was beginning to

“Mmph…” Ellen was kissed.

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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 the dazzling sunlight. She turned over to avoid it and snuggled in Jared’s chest while continuing to enjoy her

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 clicked on a button to close them before continuing to enjoy his sleep with her in

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

look for someone. She then intentionally scanned the area. Finally, when the referee turned around with a glass of red wine in his hand, the

who was in his fifties, immediately apologized as he

his lewd gaze and sneered inwardly. She knew that men

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

get you a room? Sorry about that!”

clothes too? Anything

and hot figure. He had already started fantasizing about her. What was more, he wanted to get to know her

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

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

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

with a dress. He was instantly aroused when he saw Selena wrapped in a towel. She then deliberately fell, 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

later, she suddenly sent a bunch of photos to him.

you think your family would do if I sent them these photos?”

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

money do you

don’t need your money. I have a question to ask you. Did

was extremely surprised. Why is she

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

cheat? The Ellen I know is worthless. How could she become the champion?” Selena sneered,

merit. I can guarantee that the competition was fair and just. Moreover, all the players throughout the country watched it via live

extremely uncomfortable after listening to these words. It was like a bitter pill to swallow, and she did not

don’t want to ruin your reputation, then

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

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

say?” Jay was shocked. “Do you

I will ruin your reputation and your family,” Selena warned. At the same time, she was searching for 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

me an answer before 6.00PM tonight. We shall meet online,” Selena threatened

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window with a cup of hot milk in her hand. Suddenly, a

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

blushed. She seemed to have gained a different kind of charm

asked in a hoarse voice, feeling

can’t be that bitter.” Ellen shook her head as she looked at him before asking, “The medicine should be effective, right?

hold a wedding so that we can give our baby