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.

hands on his waist furiously the moment Gavin left. “What’s wrong with Gavin? Why is he so stubborn? Why does he want

retired,

stuck to his principles. He would not allow his company to be involved in string pulling, so

After all, Gavin is just making a fuss. He’ll

he immediately rushed to his father and asked, “Dad, how did it go? Did

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

“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? You must keep

shoulder. Since his son had grown up in a single-parent household, Gavin was everything to him, which was

Jason was still a manager of a small department in the Presgrave Group, he wished

When I’m in your post, those who looked down on me won’t be able

nodded. He would

…

that lasted for an afternoon, Jared left the conference room to walk to

about tonight’s social

it,” he answered without

smiled helplessly. I’m afraid there’s nothing else he cares

dozed off, however, while reading a book on the sofa in front of the

sound asleep with a book on her face. He squatted and gently removed the book to reveal Ellen’s adorable and sweet face. Her

were slightly glassy from the sleep. When she saw him, she smiled. “Is the meeting over?” Her long hair was draped behind her head as she sat up. Anyone would wish to adore and pamper her forever because she

it’s over. Come. I’ll take you to

“Okay!” She nodded.

He touched her nose briefly, and she soon blushed. She no longer felt shy

various high-end restaurants in Averna to enjoy different dishes from countries all over the world. Regardless, she found

were clearing the way for them. Suddenly, something happened that caused the bodyguards to slam the brakes. The other bodyguards at the rear had also consequently braked,

the spot where she hurt herself, and he was

Ellen shook her head. Although it was slightly painful, something seemed to have happened in

stay in the car before he alighted from the vehicle and noticed that all of his bodyguards had gotten out

He knitted his brows in

rushed out of nowhere and blocked the way, so

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

did not give it much thought. He could not see

Let’s do it another day!” Jared did not want to talk to him because discussing his affair was

give me five minutes.” Gavin strove for a

blocking his cars, so he said to his bodyguards,

pulled a folder from his backpack and handed it to Jared.

respect you since you’re my elder, but please understand that the company is bound by its policies.

we? Can’t you please do me a favor?” Gavin became agitated all of a sudden. “Is it necessary for you to be so cruel to

a look before he turned

car. From the rolled-down window, he noticed Ellen, who was sitting in the shotgun seat. As a result, he soon realized why Jared was eager to return home. It

him away at 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

car, Ellen could not help but inquire curiously, “Who was

her, so he explained, “He’s my senior staff, and

late now. Was it anything

a very unreasonable request, so I

“What was his request?”

but he wants his son to be promoted to his 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 to break the company’s policy,” he

in fact, against the rules.” After hearing the entire story, she concluded that the

can’t help him with

was already dead of winter, but the warm bedroom was as warm as spring at night. Nobody was around to interfere with their private moment, so it was a pleasant experience to snuggle in bed and watch a movie projected on a screen together. That night, Jared and Ellen both chose

his attempt at reestablishing the chess club. He was confident in nurturing better chess players and teaching more people about chess, so this

Brook’s disciple. It was her hope to achieve greater success in chess in the

back to the company after they had lunch nearby at noon. As she was a patient and quiet lady, she could pass the

then left for a meeting, leaving her in his office to read a book. Suddenly, she heard a female assistant’s voice from the

angrily, and he pushed the female assistant away roughly. He then pressed the doorknob down to barge into the

up at the fierce man. At a glance, she

looked at her and

is in a meeting,”

car last night. It seems

by him. At this moment, her assistant walked in and apologized,

for his staff?” he complained with a hint of

lightly while thinking that Jared must have a headache managing this kind

room at a time and finally found him in the fourth conference room. He was meeting with several foreign guests, but

sharp. “Gavin, can’t you see that

Gavin said

clients out, and Gavin immediately came over. “President Presgrave, can

said to him,

finally allowed him to talk.

door was closed, Gavin took out his son’s resume and copies of his academic qualifications again. “President Presgrave, this is my son’s resume and academic qualifications. He excels

he looked at Gavin. “Gavin, as a senior employee of the company, you know the

There are exceptions to everything. You inherited your father’s position, so why can’t

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

was the workplace, and he couldn’t

I can apply for the highest amount of your pension for you. When you retire, you won’t have

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

He had only one son. How could he let his son be looked down on by others? He wanted to use his last bit of power to

“No!” Jared calmly refused.

Jared’s expression, which indicated that there was no room

look down on

He still needs to continue to hone his skills in

held back. Just then, he

refused to get up. He pleaded, “President Presgrave, I’m begging you. If you don’t agree, I won’t get

tightened, and his voice became colder. “Gavin, are you threatening

as he takes my position, no one will

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 he is not

I’m alive, I’ll always help him. This is a

not called love. You’re just spoiling him.” Jared corrected

take care

was just a waste of time. He could only be stern

telling you clearly that it’s impossible for your

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

President Presgrave…” Gavin knelt on the ground, trying to stop him, but

retired, but his request was rejected. A new vice president was appointed. He was a talented and experienced executive

threw a tantrum in the office and even

the incident was classified as malicious behavior, and Jason was dismissed by the

drove in a rage and lost control of his vehicle while driving on a bridge that afternoon. He crashed

devastated. He was supported by several of his former subordinates to the police station, where they showed him the footage of how the entire event happened.

murdered.” Gavin couldn’t accept the

send him back home and had people keep an

evening, Stanley reported the incident to

would resort to

the company to console

his subordinates. Hopefully, he can get through

again. As the saying went, “you sow what

The Turner Family.

Group also came. When they handed over condolence money, he suddenly raised his hand and scattered the cash all over the place as he shouted angrily, “Get out

please accept

that arrogant brat, Jared. It’s all because of him.

sank. “Gavin, mind your words. What does this

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

are all very saddened by your son’s death, but this is no

snorted, as if he wanted

don’t do anything

did not show them any respect and

matter to Jared as he scolded, “Gavin is becoming more and more fatuous. He blames his

it. As long as the company runs as it’s supposed to, it’s fine.” Jared

if this

is not allowed to enter, and you should send someone to