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.

does he want his son to take over his position no matter what? It’s a modern world now. Why does he think that you’re wrong? It’s quite

wanted to give his son a chance to develop his skills before he retired, owing to his unusual faith in his son. He hoped that the

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 the

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

man was pacing to and fro anxiously outside the lobby of Presgrave Group. When he saw his father coming downstairs, he immediately rushed to his father and asked, “Dad, how did it go? Did President Presgrave agree to it? Will

clenched his fists in frustration. “That b*stard rejected me, and

very close relationship with the Presgraves? Didn’t

let you down?” Gavin patted his son’s shoulder.

still a manager of a small department in the Presgrave Group, he wished that he could inherit his father’s position to feel elated

you. When I’m in your post, those

news!” Gavin nodded. He

…

afternoon, Jared left the conference room

Presgrave, about tonight’s

it,” he answered without

afraid there’s nothing else

quiet alone time. She dozed off, however, while reading a book on the sofa in front of

the room. 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 Ellen’s adorable and sweet face. Her slightly apart rosy lips

was draped behind her head as she

Come. I’ll take you

“Okay!” She nodded.

the weekend tomorrow. Let’s sleep in.” He touched her nose

a candlelight 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

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

hurt herself, and he was enraged. He wondered

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

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

He knitted his brows

person rushed out of nowhere and blocked the way, so we had

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

privately 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 rashly and blocked

did not want to talk to him because discussing his

just give me five minutes.” Gavin strove

was still very angry at him for blocking his cars, so he said to his bodyguards, “Please

I promise I won’t take up too much of your time. Please give me five minutes.” He then pulled a folder from his backpack and handed it to Jared. “This is my son’s resume. He’s truly exceptional. Please consider giving him a

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

me a favor?” Gavin became agitated all of a sudden. “Is it necessary for you

before he turned to go back

noticed Ellen, who was sitting in the shotgun seat. As a result, he soon realized why Jared was

and horrible under the dim light. He gritted his teeth as he watched that team of cars leave. “There’s nothing impossible in this world,”

not help but

frighten her, so he explained, “He’s

now. Was it anything

unreasonable request, so I refused him,” he

“What was his request?”

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.

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

for him in terms of pension, but I can’t help him with the other stuff.” Jared could only help

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

was very happy at how supportive she was toward his attempt at reestablishing the chess club. He was confident

teach other students as she continued to learn as Brook’s disciple. It was her hope to achieve greater success in chess in

at noon. As she was a patient and quiet lady, she could pass the time with just a book

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

and he pushed the female assistant away roughly. He then pressed the doorknob down to

shocked as she looked up at the fierce man. At a glance, she could tell that he was the one who blocked their

her and asked rudely, “Where’s President

in a meeting,”

he recalled her sitting in Jared’s car last night. It

walked in and apologized, “Miss Reiss, sorry for disturbing you. Mr. Turner, this

he complained with a hint of arrogance as he emanated a strong

thinking that Jared must have a headache managing this kind of

conference room, Gavin searched for Jared 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 after the

sharp. “Gavin, can’t you see that I have

said as he

half an hour, Jared got up to send the clients out, and Gavin immediately came

him, “Let’s

that Jared finally allowed him to talk. He

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 from

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

“What? I’m already begging you. Can’t you make an exception for my son? There are

looked at him. He was not only stubborn but also desperate. Jared knew that Gavin had raised his

was the workplace, and he couldn’t overstep

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

is to

him feel heartbroken. 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 help his son so

“No!” Jared calmly refused.

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

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 middle management of the company for a

about to lose it, but he held back. Just then,

but he refused to get up. He pleaded, “President Presgrave, I’m begging you. If you don’t agree, I won’t get up. I only have one son, and I hope he can have a bright future. I promised him that I would

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

everything, but I can’t let my son be bullied in society. As long as he takes my position, no one will dare to look down

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 he is not a responsible person.” Jared pointed

This is a father’s love for his son,”

called love. You’re just spoiling him.” Jared corrected

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.

to him was just a waste of time. He could only be stern and remind him that the rules in

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

the documents on the

knelt on the ground, trying to stop him, but

his request was rejected. A new vice president was appointed. He

Gavin’s son Jason threw a tantrum in the

as malicious behavior, and Jason was dismissed by

a rage and lost control of his vehicle while driving on a bridge that afternoon. He crashed through the guardrail and fell into

Gavin learned of the 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

my son wouldn’t have committed suicide. He was murdered.” Gavin couldn’t

had to forcibly send him back home and had people keep an eye

reported

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

company

send his subordinates. Hopefully, he

hoped that such incidents would not happen again. As the

The Turner Family.

condolences one after another, and representatives from the Presgrave Group also came. When they handed over condolence money, he suddenly raised his hand and scattered the cash

please accept our heartfelt

not know who caused my son’s death? It’s that arrogant brat, Jared. It’s all because of him. If

face sank. “Gavin, mind your words. What does this have to do with President

caused my son’s death.” Gavin insisted that

is no one’s fault.

with the Presgraves.” Gavin stubbornly snorted, as if he wanted to take on the Presgrave

don’t do anything

Gavin did not show them

as he scolded, “Gavin is becoming more

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

I’m really worried. What if this

he is not allowed to enter, and you should send someone to monitor him.” Jared frowned. Gavin was emotional right