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.

is he so stubborn? Why does he want his son to take over his position no matter what? It’s a modern world now. Why does

Gavin’s requirements. Gavin wanted to give his son a chance to develop his skills before he retired, owing to his unusual faith in his

this meeting started!” Jared stuck to his principles. He would not allow his company to be involved in string pulling, so he strictly adhered to

worrying about this. After all, Gavin is just making a fuss. He’ll retire when the

to and fro anxiously outside the lobby of Presgrave Group. When he saw his father coming downstairs, he immediately rushed

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

have a very close relationship with the Presgraves? Didn’t you promise to help me

the last time I let you down?” Gavin patted his son’s shoulder. Since his son had grown up in a single-parent

he wished that he

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

He would

…

afternoon, Jared left the conference room to walk to

Presgrave, about tonight’s

he answered without even

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

while reading a book on the sofa in

He noticed the setting sun shining on the sofa and Ellen was sound asleep with a book on her face. He squatted and gently removed the book to reveal

her doe eyes, which 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

it’s over. Come. I’ll take

“Okay!” She nodded.

weekend tomorrow. Let’s sleep in.” He touched her nose briefly, and she soon blushed. She

dinner. He had taken her to various high-end restaurants in Averna to enjoy different dishes from countries all over the world. Regardless, she found herself the happiest eating with her loved one, and it

drove her to his mansion at around 9.00PM. His bodyguards 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

you okay? Does it hurt?” Jared rubbed the spot where she hurt herself, and he was enraged.

painful, something seemed to have happened

asked her to stay in the car before he alighted from the vehicle and noticed that all of his bodyguards had gotten out as well. A figure

knitted his

of nowhere and blocked

fine, but Ellen hurt her head. Nevertheless, he was

to talk.” Gavin did not give it much thought. He could not see Jared in the company, so he wanted a private meeting with him. Thus, he acted

Jared did not want to talk to him because discussing

just give me five minutes.” Gavin strove for a chance as he

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

minutes.” He then pulled a folder from his backpack and handed

accept it. He simply and calmly answered, “Mr. Turner, I respect you since you’re my elder, but please

do me a favor?” Gavin became agitated all of a sudden. “Is it necessary for you to be so cruel to my

a look before he turned to go back

the shotgun seat. As a result, he soon realized why Jared was eager to return

After that, his gaze became slightly sinister and horrible under the dim light. He gritted his teeth as

the car, Ellen could not

“He’s my senior staff, and he came to discuss something

Was it

very unreasonable request, so I refused him,”

“What was his request?”

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

rules.” After hearing the entire story, she concluded that the employee

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

so it was a pleasant experience to snuggle in

at reestablishing the chess club. He was confident in nurturing better chess players and teaching more people about

students as she continued to learn as Brook’s disciple. It

had lunch nearby at noon. As she was a patient and quiet lady, she could pass the

she heard a female assistant’s

Let me in,” Gavin roared angrily, and he pushed

she looked up at the fierce man. At a glance,

at her and

a meeting,”

Jared’s car last night. It seems that this girl is Jared’s girlfriend. That means someone he cares

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

not for his staff?” he complained with a hint of arrogance as he emanated a strong

her chest lightly while thinking that Jared must have

one room at a time and finally found him in the fourth conference room. He was meeting with several foreign guests, but Gavin ignored it and walked in. “President Presgrave, let’s talk

can’t you see that

said as he pushed the

the clients out, and Gavin immediately came over.

him, “Let’s

excited that Jared finally allowed him

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

“Gavin, as a senior employee of the company, you know the company’s rules

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

but also desperate. Jared knew that Gavin had raised his son alone and how much he cared for his

and he

your pension for you. When you retire, you won’t have to worry about life. How about that?” Jared suggested as he tried to

think I need money? I don’t need money, and I don’t use much of it. What I want is to let my son take my place.” Gavin insisted but he couldn’t explain why he wanted his son to

How could he let his son be looked down on by

“No!” Jared calmly refused.

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

you look down on my son too?” he

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

he held back. Just then, he suddenly

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

back. His handsome face tightened, and his voice became

begging you. I can give up everything, but I can’t let my son be bullied in society. As long as

if your son is outstanding or not, but

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

You’re just spoiling

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 on me and agree to my request,”

to him was just a waste of time. He could only be

get up! I’m telling you clearly that it’s impossible for

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

trying to stop him, but

his request was rejected. A new vice president was appointed. He was a talented and experienced executive from the company’s

Gavin’s son Jason threw a tantrum in the office and

to the company’s rules, the incident was classified as malicious

vehicle while driving on a bridge that afternoon. He

news, he was 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. The police

He was murdered.” Gavin couldn’t accept

the police had to forcibly send him back home and

the evening, Stanley reported

son too much. His son would resort to suicidal thoughts when he

the company to console

subordinates. Hopefully, he can get through

would not happen again. As the saying went, “you sow

The Turner Family.

condolence money, he suddenly

accept

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

mind your words. What does this have to do with President

caused my son’s death.” Gavin insisted that Jared was responsible for his

all very saddened by your son’s death, but this is no one’s fault. The police

have unfinished business with the Presgraves.” Gavin stubbornly snorted, as if he wanted

don’t do

show them any respect and ordered

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

it. As long as the company runs as it’s supposed to, it’s fine.” Jared didn’t take

I’m really worried. What if this he does something out

and you should send someone to monitor him.” Jared frowned. Gavin