Never Too Far Novel

“I’ll make her return to where she came from.” Jared hated women who were full of themselves.

“Okay.” Ellen agreed with his approach. It seemed that those women who tried to seduce him didn’t need her to drive them away; he could handle them himself.

Meanwhile, Hannie returned to her room and immediately asked someone to send a car for her. She was going to the Presgrave Group. After finishing lunch, Ellen was planning to go to the chess club. This time, Mr. Linton also decided to open a chess club in Averna. Ellen was the one who provided the funds for the decoration, so he gave her a 50% stake, making her a shareholder.

“Wait a minute. Come with me to the company first. I’ll take you to Mr. Linton’s chess club tomorrow.” Jared pulled her over.

“Huh? Why do I have to accompany you to the company?” She was a little confused.

“I want you to sit back and watch a good show.” Jared believed that Hannie was in a hurry to meet him, so Ellen had to be there to embarrass her.

She thought for a moment and nodded. “Okay, let’s go.”

Hannie’s car set off from the hotel and headed toward the entrance of Presgrave Group. She no longer had the arrogance of a wealthy young lady because she was in a position to ask for help.

She made an appointment to meet Jared at the front desk. Due to her urgent requests, the receptionist had to contact Stanley to arrange the earliest possible time for her to meet him.

Stanley informed Jared of the message, and since he had just arrived at the company, he replied, “Let her wait for an hour before seeing me.”

“Okay.”

Hannie had no choice but to wait for another hour in the lobby. Even though she was impatient, she had to wait obediently no matter what. She had to meet Jared within seventy-two hours, or else she would have to give money to the company that was being acquired for nothing.

She was willing to wait even for a day, let alone just an hour. Ellen sat on the sofa in Jared’s office. She took a rest for a while, and finally, the hour was up.

On the other side of the front desk, Hannie urged again. Stanley finally reported to Jared, and he said, “Let her come in.”

After knowing she got the chance to meet Jared, Hannie couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief. She quickly walked toward the direction of the elevator as she was led by the receptionist to the office.

In the elevator, she didn’t forget to tidy up her makeup and touch up on her lipstick. She thought that as a woman, beauty was her advantage in negotiating with men. As long as she pretended to be pitiful, Jared would be soft-hearted.

If she could even make him feel pity and fall for her, wouldn’t that make a great story?

“Miss Quins, you’re here. President Presgrave is waiting for you in his office,” Stanley said.

Hannie smiled brightly. “Okay, please lead the way.”

“This way, please.” Stanley extended his hand to invite Hannie in. She did not forget to use any mirror or glass that could show her reflection to check her current attire and makeup.

At last, they reached the door to Jared’s office. Then, Stanley knocked on the door before he opened it and entered the office. “President Presgrave, Miss Quins is here.”

She immediately revealed a sweet, faint smile. After she received a look from Stanley, she stepped into the office elegantly. However, her smile stiffened the moment she saw another woman sitting on the sofa because she had never expected to see Ellen in Jared’s office. Hence, she was shocked as she turned to Stanley and stated, “I… I’d better come again tomorrow because I have an urgent matter to attend to.”

“President Presgrave needs to leave for abroad at 3.00PM today. Miss Quins, you’d better hurry up and say it if there’s anything on your mind. Otherwise, you won’t have the chance to meet him,” Stanley explained. He was involved in the whole incident, so he knew what to do.

Hannie’s expression became hideous. Then, I’ve got to bow down and beg Jared in front of Ellen in this one hour?

Ellen sat on the sofa and looked at Hannie awkwardly standing at the door. She then resumed reading the magazine in her hand and did not even acknowledge Hannie. Although she was rarely rude to others, she despised people like Hannie—shameless.

“Miss Reiss, good afternoon. I-Is President Presgrave around?” Hannie could only behave cheekily and walked to the sofa to greet Ellen.

“What’s up?” Ellen asked while raising her eyebrows. I wonder if Jared did it purposely, considering that he left me in his office before heading off on some business.

“Can you tell me when he’ll be back? I need to see him about something urgent,” Hannie questioned immediately.

However, Ellen purposely shook her head and replied coldly, “I’m not sure.”

“Miss Reiss, could you please help me in contacting him? I have an urgent need to see him,” Hannie pleaded. I can’t offend Ellen now, so all I can do is beg her to help me.

Ellen, on the other hand, did not forget how arrogant and confident Hannie was at the party. Thus, she uttered aloofly, “Miss Quins, aren’t you capable? Why are you begging me?”

Hannie’s face became slightly flushed as she explained awkwardly, “I’m sorry for offending you before. Please forgive me, Miss Reiss.” She was smart, so she knew that she had to soothe Ellen’s anger toward her since Ellen was in the office. Otherwise, it would be useless no matter how she begged Jared as long as Ellen wasn’t on her side.

Ellen supported her chin as she looked at the forced look of plea on Hannie’s face. Serve you right! You should keep a low profile and be humble.

Just when Hannie put her palms together to beg Ellen again, the door behind her was opened. Jared strode into the office with Stanley. Seeing that, she leaped to her feet in delight. “Mr. Presgrave, here you are.”

Jared sat next to Ellen.

Hannie, on the other hand, stood up and took a few steps back. She put up a pleading front and bowed while sincerely begging, “Please help me, Mr. Presgrave. I was just fooling around. I never intended to compete against you. I was simply too naive and childish. I’m truly sorry.”

“Ellie, did she help you cool down?” He tilted his head and asked Ellen.

As a result, Hannie’s heart skipped a beat. She was worried now because of how much she had belittled Ellen at the party. She had no idea Ellen would have the power to decide her fate. “Miss Reiss, I’m sorry. Please forgive me for being so ignorant.” She had succumbed to a very humble level now as she just hoped that Jared could save her.

Jared glared at her; his expression was cold. “Get lost and go back to your country. Don’t let me see you again.”

Her face was deeply flushed. That was the largest humiliation she had ever suffered, but she could only endure it because she had to reap what she had sown.

“Um… Will you be in charge of this project?” While blushing, Hannie continued to inquire.

“I won’t let you off the hook if your family interferes with my projects again,” Jared warned.

She felt humiliated, after which she quickly nodded. “Okay, I’ll keep that in mind.”

After that, she left in a sorry state. She did not forget to turn around and bow at the door, giving her complete sincerity, before she left.

After she left, Jared held Ellen’s waist and asked tenderly, “Have you cooled down?”

“Yes.” She nodded, and she never wanted to see people like Hannie again.

“Stanley, invite the RY Company employees over. I’ll deal with them myself,” he told Stanley.

“All right.” Stanley immediately made arrangements for that.

Ellen did not want to disturb Jared’s negotiation, so she retired to his room to rest.

When Hannie left the Presgrave Group, she called and yelled angrily to her assistant, “Pack up and book the earliest plane ticket to return home immediately!” Her true colors were revealed once she got into the car. She bit her lower lip and glared at the building housing Presgrave Group. This is when I’ve been humiliated the most, but I know that I can’t offend Jared and can’t afford to do so, either. I picked the wrong person. If there’s nothing important, I’ll never set foot in this country again. It’s so embarrassing.

…

When Jared left the office with Stanley, an exasperated figure dashed toward him from the elevator out of the blue. When Stanley noticed that, he immediately stood before Jared and said to that person, “Mr. Turner, what can I do for you?”

“President Presgrave, I heard that you refused to let my son take over my position. Is that true?”

“Mr. Turner, your son taking over your position goes against company policy. This is a company, not a hereditary royal system, as in ancient times. So, there’s no such thing as the son taking over the father’s position,” Jared responded coolly.

“Then, what about you? You could take over your father’s position. My son is so outstanding, and he works so hard. He’s capable of taking over my position. Please give him a chance…” Gavin gave him a pleading look. “President Presgrave, please do me a favor.”

“That’s impossible, Mr. Turner.”

“I’ll ask for your father’s help.”

“This is already decided even if my father steps in,” Jared said solemnly.

“You… You hold others in contempt, don’t you? You’re just a boy to me. Listen. I sacrificed my whole life for the company, and my only request is for my son to take over my position. Is it wrong?” Gavin glared at Jared with deep wrath as if Jared was being unreasonable.

“Mr. Turner, President Presgrave is leaving for a meeting.” Stanley interrupted him to ask him to set aside his private matter.

“I’m not going to give up like this,” Gavin declared before storming out.

on his waist furiously the moment Gavin left. “What’s wrong with Gavin? Why is he so stubborn? Why does he want his son to take over his position no matter what? It’s a modern world

son a chance to develop his skills before he retired, owing to his unusual faith

not allow his company to be involved in string pulling, so he strictly adhered to the

nodded. I don’t have to waste much time worrying about this. After all,

Group. When he saw his father coming downstairs, he immediately rushed to his father and

in frustration. “That b*stard rejected me, and he didn’t even consider

soon became disappointed and even slightly enraged. “Dad, didn’t you claim that you have a very close relationship with the Presgraves? Didn’t you promise to help me get a promotion?

the last time I let you down?” Gavin patted his son’s shoulder. Since his son had grown up in a single-parent household, Gavin was everything to him, which was why he handled

Group, he wished that he could inherit his father’s position to feel elated

to you. When I’m in your post, those who looked down on me won’t be able to laugh at me

good news!” Gavin nodded. He would never

…

left the conference room to walk to

about tonight’s

it,” he answered without even turning

there’s nothing

time. She dozed off, however, while reading a book on

her face. He squatted and gently removed the book to reveal Ellen’s adorable and sweet face. Her slightly apart rosy lips were appealing, so he kneeled to steal a kiss and did so

him, she smiled. “Is the meeting over?” Her long hair was draped behind her head as

Come. I’ll take

“Okay!” She nodded.

Let’s sleep in.” He touched

had taken her to various high-end restaurants in Averna to enjoy different dishes from countries all over the world.

His bodyguards were clearing the way for them. Suddenly, something happened that caused the bodyguards to slam the brakes. The other bodyguards

spot where she hurt herself, and he was enraged. He wondered what

head. Although it was slightly painful, something seemed to have happened

and noticed that all of his bodyguards had gotten out as well. A figure quickly dashed toward him and screamed, “President Presgrave,

his brows in

and blocked the way, so we had to brake. Are you

but Ellen hurt her head. Nevertheless, he was still frustrated. “Mr. Turner, what do you

it much thought. He could not see Jared in the company, so he wanted a private meeting with

not want to talk to him because discussing his affair was

minutes.” Gavin strove

angry at him for blocking his cars, so he said to his bodyguards, “Please ask him

Please give me five minutes.” He then pulled a folder from his backpack and handed

not accept it. He simply and calmly answered, “Mr. Turner, I respect you since you’re my elder,

became agitated all of a sudden. “Is it necessary for you to be so cruel to my

gave the bodyguard a look before he

Jared and dashed to his car. From the rolled-down window, he noticed Ellen, who was sitting in the shotgun seat. As a result, he soon realized why

that instant. He watched as Jared drove away. After that, his gaze became slightly sinister and horrible under the dim light. He gritted his teeth as he watched that team

Ellen could not help but inquire curiously, “Who

her, so he explained, “He’s my

late now. Was

unreasonable request, so I

“What was his request?”

current post before his retirement. I didn’t promise him that, so he’s been begging me about it these few days. However, rules are rules. It’s prohibited

in fact, against the rules.” After hearing the entire story, she concluded that the employee mentioned was indeed out of

I can’t help him with the other stuff.” Jared could

was a pleasant experience to snuggle in bed and watch a movie projected on a screen together. That night, Jared and Ellen both chose a slightly romantic film to watch and only

under renovation, but Brook was very happy at how supportive she was toward his attempt at reestablishing the chess club. He was confident in nurturing better chess players and teaching more people about chess, so this game could be fostered and enhanced as it was passed down from generation to

would go there to teach other students as she continued to learn as Brook’s disciple. It was

the company after they had lunch nearby at noon. As she was a patient and quiet lady, she could pass the time with just a book and a cup

his office to read a book. Suddenly, she heard a female assistant’s voice from the door. “I’m sorry, Mr.

aside. Let me in,” Gavin roared angrily, and he pushed the female assistant away roughly. He then pressed the doorknob down

fierce man. At a glance, she could tell that he was the one who blocked their car

and asked rudely, “Where’s

is in a meeting,” she

recalled her sitting in Jared’s car last night.

assistant walked in and

but not for his staff?” he complained with a hint of

lightly while thinking that Jared must have a headache managing

fourth conference room. He was meeting with several foreign guests, but Gavin ignored

eyes suddenly became sharp. “Gavin, can’t

for you outside then,” Gavin said as he pushed the

to send the clients out, and

to him, “Let’s

allowed him to talk. He

resume and academic qualifications. He excels in everything, and I believe he can take over my position. Besides, even if I retire, I can still support him

his arms and squinted his eyes as he looked at Gavin. “Gavin, as a senior employee of

There are exceptions to everything. You

not only stubborn but also desperate. Jared knew that Gavin had raised his son alone and how

the workplace, and he

When you retire, you won’t

and I don’t use much of it. What I want is to let my son

his son be looked down on by others? He

“No!” Jared calmly refused.

He looked at Jared’s expression, which indicated

do you look down on my

doesn’t have enough ability yet to take on the position of vice president. He still needs to continue to hone his skills in the

but he held back. Just then, he

I won’t get up. I only have one son, and I hope he can have

and his voice became colder. “Gavin, are

long as he takes my position, no one will

can help him for now, but can you help him for a lifetime? I don’t know if your son is outstanding or not, but the fact that he relies on you for everything shows that

alive, I’ll always help him. This is a father’s love for his son,”

called love. You’re just spoiling him.”

you know? My son has been living his life without a mother since he was young and has suffered too much. Besides that, I’ve been too busy to take care of him, and I owe him too much. So, I must help him no matter what. President Presgrave, please have mercy

wanted to persuade him, but now it seemed that talking to him was just a waste of time. He could only be stern and remind him that the rules in this world were

that it’s impossible

he picked up the documents on the table, turned around,

on the ground, trying to stop him, but he still

vice president was appointed. He was a talented

failed to get the position, Gavin’s son Jason threw a tantrum in the office and even beat up a staff, which caused extremely

the company’s rules, the incident was classified as malicious behavior, and Jason

control of his vehicle while

of his former subordinates to the police station, where they showed him the footage of how the entire event happened. The police classified

Gavin couldn’t accept the news and

end, the police had to forcibly send him back

evening, Stanley reported the incident to

His son would resort to suicidal thoughts when he encountered setbacks. He had himself to

company to

his subordinates. Hopefully,

happen again. As the saying

The Turner Family.

Group also came. When they handed over condolence money, he suddenly raised

accept our heartfelt

know who caused my son’s death? It’s that arrogant brat, Jared. It’s all because of him. If he had approved of my son taking my

“Gavin, mind your words. What does

was him who caused my son’s death.” Gavin insisted that

is no one’s

as if he wanted to take on the

do anything

out.” Gavin did not show them any respect and ordered them

scolded, “Gavin is becoming more and more

as the company runs as it’s supposed to, it’s fine.” Jared didn’t take it to heart and decided to let Gavin vent his

if this he

you should send someone to monitor him.” Jared frowned. Gavin was emotional right now, and