Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1791-1800

After sending the email, Josephine waited for the sender to take the bait. A message appeared on Selena’s phone. Even though she sent the email anonymously, she could still receive replies from it. When she saw that the TV station had replied to her, she grabbed her phone in a panic, then got up and went out.

When Josephine saw Selena getting up and leaving the table, she was almost certain that Selena was the perpetrator. This time, she would catch Selena.

Josephine got up with her phone in hand as well. Then, she followed Selena to the lawn outside.

Selena was sitting on a bench on the lawn while looking at her phone. When she opened the email and read it, she couldn’t help feeling surprised and elated for a few seconds. She didn’t think she would be rewarded for submitting something.

Could it be a cash reward? Selena was in dire need of money right now, so she would never pass up the chance to get any.

She quickly memorized the phone number stated in the email; she wanted to ask how much money she could get at once.

Selena dialed the number and waited for the person to pick up. Meanwhile, Josephine was holding her phone which was on silent mode. Just then, a call came in.

Josephine’s red lips curved into a sneer. As she picked up the phone, she walked toward Selena.

As soon as the call went through, Selena asked anxiously, “Hello, I heard that your company gives out rewards for submissions, am I right?”

“Yes, that’s true,” Josephine answered enthusiastically as she walked toward Selena.

Selena had no idea that Josephine was walking over to her from behind. She just wanted to know how much money she could get as a reward, so she continued asking, “May I know what the reward is? Will it be in the form of money or a gift?”

At that moment, there were only a few feet between Josephine and Selena. Josephine strode right up to Selena and stared at the latter.

When Selena saw her, she was flustered for a moment before she said angrily, “Can’t you see that I’m on a call?”

“You were asking about the reward for your submission to our TV station, weren’t you?” Josephine was sufficiently pissed as anger colored her beautiful eyes. She suddenly raised her hand, then delivered a slap across Selena’s face.

Selena was seated, so she couldn’t dodge it in time. Hence, she received Josephine’s slap squarely on the face.

“How… How dare you hit me!” Selena never thought that Josephine would hit her.

Josephine raised her phone and showed Selena the number displayed on it. “I used the email to bait you, successfully proving that you were the one who leaked the photos. Selena, come with me to the bride and apologize to her.”

Selena’s face immediately turned red as she realized that the reward was just a lie, and her actions of framing Josephine were exposed just like that.

When Selena heard that Josephine wanted to take her to Ellen, she hastily put on a pleading expression. “I’m so sorry, Miss Jacobson. I didn’t do it on purpose, and I sent those photos without thinking. Please have mercy on me!”

Josephine crossed her arms and snorted. “Have mercy on you? You almost ruined my reputation, and now you’re asking me to have mercy?”

“How about this, Miss Jacobson? I’ll do everything you ask. As long as you don’t tell anyone about this, I’ll even kneel in front of you!” Selena was panicking now. She never thought that Josephine would figure out that it was her. She glanced around, and with the bench as an obstruction, she got down on her knees in front of Josephine.

“Miss Jacobson, I’m begging you. Please forgive me.”

“Forgive you? Do you know how much the Presgraves were affected by the photos you leaked? I will never forgive you.” Josephine was not open to negotiation.

She walked toward the banquet hall with her phone in hand. At that moment, the neon lights lit up, looking pretty and festive.

After Josephine went back to her seat, she took out her phone and sent Ethan the recording of the conversation between her and Selena. She also sent a message saying, ‘I’ve figured it out. Selena was the one who leaked the photos. She even admitted to it.’

Meanwhile, Ethan was about to leave the villa to get to the banquet hall. He heard the notification and proceeded to read Josephine’s message. Then, after listening to the recording, he forwarded it to Jared. He left a voice message, saying, “Jared, we’ve found the culprit. Josephine is innocent. Deal with it as you please.”

At that moment, Jared was waiting for Ellen to change into her evening dress. He grabbed his phone and listened to the recording right away. His sharp eyebrows immediately furrowed. Selena didn’t turn from her evil nature, and she even leaked photos of the wedding to frame someone else.

A person like her had no right to attend his wedding, much less be treated as a guest.

Jared lifted his phone once more and gave an order to the person on the other end of the line, instructing, “Go to the banquet hall and ask the guest named Selena Aguirre to leave. Get her off the island immediately.”

“Understood, Mr. Presgrave.”

Meanwhile, Selena was still seated on the bench. She was stressed out, and she felt that Josephine wasn’t someone she could mess with. She wondered if Josephine would tell Jared about this. If so, a terrible end would await her.

The bodyguards couldn’t find Selena in the banquet hall, so they went to the garden to look for her. When the two bodyguards spotted Selena sitting there, they immediately went over to her and stood behind her, saying, “Miss Aguirre, Mr. Presgrave wants you to leave the island immediately. Please come with us.”

Selena’s face turned pale in shock. She hastily said, “I am a guest, and the bride’s cousin at that. You can’t just chase me out.”

“Those are orders from the young master. If you refuse to cooperate, Miss Aguirre, we’ll have no choice but to force you out.”

“How dare you?! Bring me to your young mistress. I want to see Ellen.” Selena didn’t want to leave, for she had planned on enjoying another week on this island. Even if she couldn’t get Ethan, she had other chances.

Also, this would be the only time she could visit this island, and she hadn’t had enough fun just yet. Even if she had to shamelessly beg Ellen for it, she wanted to stay.

Seeing her refusal to cooperate, the bodyguard could only call Jared and say, “Mr. Presgrave, Miss Aguirre wants to speak to the young mistress.”

Jared said, “Let me have a word with her.”

The bodyguard immediately passed the phone to Selena. “Mr. Presgrave wants to talk to you.”

Selena took the phone with shaky hands and placed it to her ear. “M-Mr. Presgrave.”

“Selena, from today onward, I won’t let Ellen have anything to do with your family anymore. Also, you’re not allowed to talk to her for the rest of your life—you have no right to. If you don’t want my subordinates getting rough with you, you’d better get lost right now,” Jared said furiously.

Even if he were the bridegroom, he refused to give Selena any respect.

Selena’s face reddened before it turned pale. Jared’s words were like a dozen slaps to her face, and she felt her face burning in pain.

After returning the phone to the bodyguard, Selena stood up and said, “I’ll inform my parents, then I’ll go with you.”

With that, she bit her lip and walked toward the banquet hall. When Olivia saw her coming back, she immediately said, “Lena, come and sit down. The food is served, and lobsters are on the menu. You love them, don’t you?”

Opposite them, Josephine sneered as she looked at Selena. When she saw the two bodyguards at the entrance, she knew that Selena would be chased out soon. At that moment, she was very much satisfied.

“Mom, I… I have to leave. I need to deal with something urgent, so enjoy the dinner with Dad,” said Selena.

“What? What’s so urgent that you have to leave right now? Aren’t we going to stay here for another week?” Olivia was so anxious that she stood up. She was completely out of the loop, and she didn’t want her daughter to waste this opportunity.

“Mom, I really can’t stay here. I have to go.” With that, Selena turned around and walked away, her eyes red.

“Lena, Lena—” Olivia shouted, feeling distraught.

Connor was confused as well. “Why did Lena leave just like that?”

“I’m not sure either. We planned on spending another week here, so why is she leaving already?” Olivia felt that her daughter shouldn’t leave at all.

When Josephine saw that, she knew right away that Selena hadn’t dared tell her parents about what she did. Josephine decided that she would be nice and tell them instead!

“Oh, that girl. She was even making a fuss about eating lobsters this morning!” Olivia looked toward the main entrance, wishing she could just drag her daughter back.

Meanwhile, Selena was in the bodyguards’ car, on the way back to the villa to gather her things. After that, she had a dejected look on her face as she was sent to the airport, where a helicopter soon took her away.

Meanwhile, there was a celebratory atmosphere in the banquet hall. Josephine was a little upset because of Selena’s incident, so she drank more wine than usual, and she couldn’t quite stop.

“Joey, this wine is nice too. Do you want some?” At the side, Luke introduced more wine to her.

Frankly speaking, Heidi was quite satisfied with Luke. Even though Luke didn’t have outstanding looks, he still came from a decent background. He had also put in a lot of effort to pursue her daughter, but her daughter declined his advances all the time.

“Luke, help yourself to more food!”

“You too, Mrs. Jacobson. I’ll deliver more supplements to you later.”

“It’s okay. You gave me plenty last time, and I haven’t finished them yet!” Heidi said with a smile.

While seated at the main table, Ellen was wearing a festive red dress, and she exuded the charming and tender aura of a bride. Jared took care of her with great consideration, and Willow was seated at the side as well. They were very considerate of Ellen.

Due to his unique identity, Ethan was also seated at one of the front tables. However, as he chatted with the guests, he couldn’t help but steal glances behind him. Because of the obstructed view, he could only catch sight of Josephine’s figure every now and then.

“A toast to you, Mr. Quarles.”

“As to you.” Ethan clinked glasses with the person, and after he had finished the wine, an idea occurred to him. “Enjoy your meal. I’m going to talk to a friend.”

With that, Ethan took his wine glass with him as he headed straight for Josephine’s table.

Meanwhile, Olivia was suggesting to Connor that they should toast at the Presgraves’ table. She wanted to get on good terms with the Presgraves so that they could help them in the future.

However, Connor wasn’t quite willing. Firstly, he felt like he had no right to meet the Presgraves. Secondly, it was a big day for Ellen, so he didn’t want to affect her mood. Thirdly, the Presgraves might not welcome theSeeing that her husband was too timid, Olivia could only give up. They were still unaware of the fact that their daughter had been chased off the island!

After observing Olivia, Josephine realized how Olivia managed to raise a cunning woman like Selena. Olivia was a very selfish person herself; she had terrible table manners, and she kept hoarding the latest dishes so that she could taste them first before everyone else.

Meanwhile, the other guests at the table chose not to speak up since they had their reputations to maintain, but they

when he noticed Olivia grabbing the dishes again. He said harshly, “Ma’am, let’s be decent people, alright?

and with another glare from Connor, she

scooped up the food, a pair of arms rested on Josephine’s shoulder. A low and alluring man’s voice sounded. “Miss Jacobson, here’s a toast

and she turned to see that Ethan had arrived. She immediately got up and took her wine glass, clinking it with his as she said earnestly,

look as well. Her eyes widened when she registered what she was seeing. Since when had her daughter gotten to know such a tall and handsome man? He looked even better than a male model!

welcome. We’re acquaintances, after all. It was nothing.” Ethan curved his lips into a

possible, I insist on treating you to a meal as thanks.” Josephine thought that thanking him wasn’t enough to repay this kindness, so she should treat him to

I’ll be waiting,” replied

Heidi tugged

that Heidi was sitting next to Josephine. He immediately smiled and greeted,

hello! What’s your name?”

Ethan Quarles,”

side, Luke suddenly lost interest in the food as he turned around and said, “Joey, stop chatting.

There was even a glassy look in her eyes as she said to Ethan, “You should go back to your seat and eat

gaze lingered on her face for a few

more. Why did she feel like he was speaking as if he were

but complain to her husband, saying, “What’s wrong with Lena? She’s not picking up my

he replied, “How would

necessary to inform them of the truth; Selena

me for a moment? I’ll tell you what

half doubtful as she

I do.”

She even looked a little impatient as she said, “What exactly do you

done something vile,” Josephine said,

is innocent.

chased off this island by the Presgraves because she leaked photos of the wedding to a

my daughter framed you? I’ll sue

did belong to her daughter. Selena was trembling as she pleaded, so it was obvious that she was the real culprit

bride, but she did such a horrible thing. That’s very unethical of her.” Josephine felt injustice on the bride’s behalf as

was embarrassed as she asked, “Did they

himself gave the orders to chase her out,” Josephine

Olivia immediately pretended to complain about her daughter to get

of anything, so I just wanted to inform you guys about it.” With that, Josephine turned around and went into the

had more or less eaten their fill, so Olivia tugged at her husband’s

for the wine here was the most fragrant he had ever tasted. Olivia helped him up and went out, then got a driver to drive them back to the villa. As soon as they returned, Connor lay

At that moment, after the hour-long flight on the helicopter, Selena had just arrived

what you’ve done, you brat! Why did you leak photos of the wedding? Our

could keep this a secret forever. She said guiltily,

Why did you frame her? Do you have a grudge against her or

back first.” Selena didn’t want to say anything more. After

finally came to her senses and regretted the way she raised her daughter. Now, Selena was all grown up, but

too ashamed to remain there, so she planned

“Joey, I heard the boats

nudged her daughter and said,

“Mom—”

get any days off, so now that you’re free these days, have as much fun as you’d like.

and have fun. I don’t feel

I’ll stay with you wherever you go. All my time tonight belongs to—” Before Luke could finish speaking, a man’s voice

Ethan suddenly made his appearance, ready to

arms and stopped Ethan from getting closer to Josephine. “Hey, I was the one who

hazy eyes, and as she looked at Ethan in his black shirt, she found that he looked a little too handsome with the neon lights

With that, Ethan stepped forward and took

said angrily, “Ethan Quarles, was

her brain had turned to mush, but she followed the man and kept going. Ethan led her into a car, then

Luke immediately got into another car and said, “Follow that

Josephine’s mind was clearing up as she asked

we get there,” Ethan said

to her. Even the air felt free tonight, so she decided to go

Josephine looked down the pier to see a boat waiting for them. What was more, it didn’t look

I arranged this especially for you.” With that, Ethan took her

him to lead her toward the brightly lit boat. She felt as if she were the female lead of a movie with a romantic atmosphere

bad idea to be a female lead

the boat, she heard Luke’s desperate shouts coming from the pier behind

wanted to get onto the boat and go out to

reached out and blocked his

you stopping me? I’m a

private boat. It’s not meant

mean?” Luke couldn’t understand for a

is Mr. Quarles’

Did he bring his boat

Don’t go with him! He’s dangerous!” Luke shouted

with an extremely sharp and cold look, then

Luke’s animated behavior as the latter was being held back. She couldn’t hear what he was saying, and she even

Even if Ethan could make out Luke’s

could only watch as Josephine was being snatched away. He was so pissed that he clenched his fists and stomped his feet

into the luxurious cabin. As she examined her

the

realize that this man was wealthy beyond her imagination. She was starting to feel a little pressured when she

the shipping

Josephine heard that, she was stunned. People

rich then?” Josephine turned around with a faint look of admiration in her

but chuckle. “I may need a few lifetimes

on the ocean, so she found a couch to sit on. As she gazed at the scenery

is an honor to befriend you. If not, I would never know what it’s

you’d like, I can bring you out to sea often,” said the man as he gazed

subconsciously skip a beat. This guy

results in school, proceeding to find a stable and meaningful job after. For the latter half of her life, she decided that she would get married to someone of her status, such as a colleague or someone she knew. Then, she would have children and spend her

family, nor had she even dreamt of it. Now that a super wealthy man

she suddenly turned wary. She wasn’t a woman who could endure some reckless play. If Ethan just wanted a one-night stand with her, he had come to the

work. I won’t have

your job tiring?” Ethan asked, raising an

meaning

could understand from their gazes and conversation that Josephine wasn’t the sort of girl he could

you like to drink?

wine; I still feel

water. Josephine unscrewed the cap and took a few sips. Then, she asked, “Can I

curved his lips into

around. When she went out the door and stood at the railing, the man followed as well. He held a glass of wine in his hands, and he exuded the elegant aura of a noble young

got a little rough, and she

the man

“Thank you.” Then, she walked toward the deck. She could see the entire island from

there. The man beside her sat down as well, and the two admired the view

tousled by the sea breeze, covering her palm-sized face. She had no choice

he gazed at her small face, then at her red lips. Thoughts began sprouting in his

the surface of the sea. The fireworks filled the sky with their brilliance, blooming one after the

couldn’t help her awe. The fireworks reflected in her eyes, which were glimmering and

fireworks here,” the

Josephine didn’t want to

gazed at the fireworks, so entranced by them that she didn’t even blink. She failed to notice that the man next to her was

away from hers. Ethan’s arm had also extended around her shoulders without her realizing it. They were so close that they

a beat.

she was so absorbed in the moment that

fireworks were reflected in the man’s eyes, it was as soul-stirring as the galaxy. She was deeply enchanted

He soon found that Josephine wasn’t moving away; he felt as if she

pressed his thin lips

soft that he felt like his entire body had gotten an electric shock. Greed filled him in that instant, and

fireworks had exploded inside her brain too,

don’t hate it,

a man’s

with people of the opposite gender. However, strangely enough, she didn’t mind Ethan that much, and she

pushed her against him so that the kiss was no

small moan as she ignored the danger signals in her

she had never experienced

Josephine, she reached out and pushed him away. She looked away and

his thin lips subtly, his eyes

her fist to her mouth and coughed on purpose to

want to stay a while longer?” Ethan had

back and pack my things. I’ll be going back to the city for work tomorrow morning.” Josephine found a

only 8.30PM. The

she was getting

good at kissing strangers? Does he bring pretty girls to his private boat often, then seduce them with his

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