Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1851-1860

“Don’t complicate matters, Dad! W-We just started dating.” Josephine was worried that her father and grandfather would force Ethan to be responsible for her the first time they met him.

“Okay! Let’s meet tonight.”

“I’ll check with him first and find out if he’s free.” Then, she ended the call with her father and dialed Ethan’s number.

“Hello!” Ethan answered in his deep voice.

“My dad is back and we’re going to my grandfather’s place for dinner as a family. I… I would like to invite you… If you’re free, that is?”

“Sure thing! I’m free,” Ethan replied with a smile.

“Of course, it’s not a problem as well if you don’t want to go. I just… We’re just having a meal together, that’s all.” Josephine didn’t want to push him into coming, either.

However, he felt that there was a need to meet her family, so he stated, “It’s about time that I visit your family.”

“Okay. We’ll meet after work, then,” she said and started feeling nervous after hanging up. Will Grandpa and Dad be happy with me and Ethan? Especially Grandpa, who is a stubborn and conservative person. It will be bad if he starts to pick on Ethan!

At that moment, a voice coming from behind the pillar next to her broke her chain of thoughts. “Have you heard? Miss Alford is going to be one of the interviewers this time! Someone told me that she’s very strict!”

“Yes, I just heard about this. With her on the panel, who will ace this interview? She’ll definitely create all sorts of difficult situations.”

Josephine’s heart skipped a beat. Known for her arrogance in the company, Tori Alford was not a friendly or approachable person. Josephine was about to get a headache just from worrying about that.

Right before she knocked off from work, her phone started ringing. Grabbing her phone, she saw that it was an unknown number. However, she picked up the call. “Hello, who is this?”

“Hi, is this Miss Jacobson?” the male caller with a hoarse voice asked.

“Yes, it’s me. May I ask who is on the line?”

“It’s me! Did you forget me because you’re too busy? I’m the vice president of Vital Corp., the man who asked for your number today!”

“Oh, I remember now! Hello, sir. When are you free for an interview?” Josephine asked anxiously.

“I’ll be away on a business trip for the next three days. We can schedule a time once I’m back.”

“Great! Let’s pick a time for the interview once you’re back, then.”

“Sure, Miss Jacobson.” It was rather obvious that the man on the other end of the line still didn’t want to hang up, but Josephine was in a rush to get off work. And so, she said, “I’m sorry, but I’m about to get off work. We’ll schedule a time later. Goodbye.”

After she hung up, she hurried to the elevators and accidentally bumped into a person when she turned a corner.

“Ow!”

Coincidentally, the person she walked right into was Katrina, who had a bad day because of Ethan. She pulled a long face at the sight of Josephine. “You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you, Josephine?”

“I’m sorry! It was an accident,” Josephine apologized.

“I don’t think so. You just look down on everyone because Mr. Quarles has your back now!” Katrina yelled in anger.

Feeling rather speechless, Josephine reckoned that there was nothing she could do if Katrina wanted to put it that way. Instead, she rushed to the elevators, leaving Katrina behind to stomp her feet furiously. “Don’t be so smug now, Jacobson. Let’s wait and see how you end up later!”

The second Josephine left the building, she saw Ethan waiting for her in the sportscar. Pulling the door open, she then climbed in and heard him say with a smile, “Thanks for the hard work.”

“I don’t think it’s hard, working for you,” she said mischievously.

“Would you like to take the position of the lady boss right away and stop working for me?” he asked, planning to promote her status.

Josephine couldn’t stop herself from giggling. “Okay, let me think about it,” she said with anticipation.

Reaching out, Ethan ran his fingers through her hair. Although it had only been a few hours since he last saw her, he felt that he had missed out on so much already.

“Let’s go! My parents are waiting for us at home,” Josephine murmured.

While driving, Ethan commented, “I sent someone to buy some gifts, but I don’t know what your grandfather likes. I just picked out a few things.”

“So, what did you pick?”

“Some wine and supplements.”

“That’s great! Grandpa likes having a drink before dinner,” Josephine said in approval and reckoned that Ethan had a good eye for gifts.

At Josephine’s home, Heidi was a little surprised that Josephine hadn’t mentioned that she had a boyfriend before this. “That girl told me that she was working with a colleague for the past few days! Was she dating in secret?” she said, amused and helpless, realizing that her little girl was a grown-up now.

“You’re too protective of her. She’s already twenty-five years old. It’s about time she moves out to live by herself,” Mills said to his wife. Regarding this, he was more open-minded compared to her.

“Could her boyfriend be Luke Clark? I think that boy is quite good. He was very friendly during the wedding.”

“Sounds good. At the very least, Dad approves of the boys from the Clark Family.” Even Mills agreed that it wouldn’t be bad if their son-in-law was Luke.

Just then, Josephine came in through the door connecting to the garden. Worried that Ethan would feel awkward, she turned around and hooked her arm through his as they entered.

In the living room, Mills and Heidi heard their footsteps and came out to take a look. When Heidi saw Ethan, her jaw dropped because the man was the last person she was expecting to see. Is he the guy Josephine has been dating recently? As the best man of the Presgraves’ wedding and a friend of Elliot, he must be a member of the gentry!

While she was still in shock, Ethan greeted them, “Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson. I’m Ethan Quarles, Joey’s boyfriend.”

Mills wasn’t expecting that Josephine’s boyfriend would be such a tall, dashing man with a sophisticated air about him. However, Heidi already answered warmly, “Welcome! Come on in. It’s Ethan, right? I remember you from the wedding.” Then, she turned to Mills and explained, “He was the best man during Young Master Elliot’s wedding.”

Hearing that Ethan was a close friend of the Presgraves, Mills reckoned that his personality and status would be better and higher than your average Joe.

“Dad, are you wearing the suit that Mom bought? You look very handsome!” Smiling brightly, Josephine grabbed Mills’ arm and added, “I was the one who picked it out. It makes you look younger, doesn’t it?”

Mills really liked this suit, and it turned out that his daughter was the one who chose it for him.

“What business is your family running?” For his daughter’s sake, he had to start questioning Ethan about his family background.

“My family is in the shipping business. I’m living with my parents in Dansbury, but we’re in the midst of migrating now. Soon, we’ll be residing in Averna,” Ethan replied.

“Shipping? What is the name of your company?”

“Cyrus International Shipping Limited. Our headquarters is in Dansbury and the executive rights are fully in my hands,” Ethan answered.

“Cyrus?” Mills repeated, turning to look at Ethan in shock. He couldn’t believe that the man sitting in front of him was the young master of the world’s leading shipping giant.

At the sight of how pumped up Mills seemed, Heidi couldn’t help but ask, “Mills, have you heard of Ethan’s company before?”

Next to them, Josephine smirked. Dad’s reaction is over the top!

“Of course I’ve heard of it before. The world’s top shipping company is called Cyrus. Ethan, could this be your company?”

“Yes, that’s my family business,” Ethan admitted with a nod and a chuckle.

Heidi almost blacked out at his answer. What?! My daughter’s boyfriend is one of the world’s richest men, eh? Initially, she thought that Ethan was just a rich young master from abroad, but his status made her jump out of her skin.

“Mom, Dad, it’s getting late. Shouldn’t we get ready and head to Grandpa’s?”

“Joey, I have some gifts to bring over. Come help me out.” After saying that, Heidi gave Josephine a look and beckoned her to come with her.

Following her upstairs, Josephine trotted into her room, and the moment the door shut, Heidi rushed to her and asked, “Joey, tell me the truth—are you guys really dating each other?”

“Yes, we are!” Josephine admitted, nodding.

“Honestly, I wish that you can marry a good and rich man, but… the difference between our family and Ethan’s is too great!”

“Are you worried, Mom?” Seeing the look on Heidi’s face, Josephine was a little afraid that her mother was against their relationship.

“I can’t help but worry because our family is not in the same class as him! The most blissful marriage is one between two families of similar backgrounds. With such a great difference, I’m afraid that you’ll turn into their servant if you marry him,” Heidi explained, expressing her concerns to her daughter. “The Quarles Family is too high in the hierarchy and there are only a handful of families within the country who are comparable to them. First of all, I hope you won’t marry far away, and secondly, I don’t want you to marry into a family of higher status. I just want you to marry a man with a stable income and live your life peacefully,” she said and sighed.

Looking into her mother’s worried eyes, Josephine didn’t know how she could comfort her. In the end, she said with certainty, “But I like him, and I’m in love with him.”

with Ethan’s looks and status. “I know and I feel you. How far are you guys into the relationship now?” Heidi asked in

“Well…

the relationship they were

how the relationship goes, then! I’m not against it and will treat him normally.” In the end, Heidi decided not to

a surprise to Mills that Josephine had started dating a man with such an impressive background after not seeing her for a week. After observing Ethan’s mannerisms for a while, he concluded that Ethan was the best of the best and the elite amongst the elites. The young man’s morals, values, and plan for his life

pleasant surprise, not only was Ethan ready to reside in Averna, he had already bought a stake in the broadcasting company where Josephine was working and a villa in the surrounding area. He did

you look at the time! It’s almost 6.00PM and we’re still at home. Come on, Ethan! Let’s have

be taking a car

car parked in front of their house. From one look at the color, he knew that the car was meant for a lady and wondered whether it was Ethan’s

head despite the

time, huh? she thought in surprise and couldn’t help but recall the Presgrave wedding the last time. How exactly did they get to know

Ethan so attracted to Joey?” Heidi asked,

daughter has a rather impressive and admirable strength, which is the energy she

alright. You can just compliment your daughter without taking one for yourself as

couple was in high spirits when

was quiet because Josephine didn’t say anything. Ethan’s deep-set eyes

my background cause pressure

quite a shock because my parents don’t have any friends from a prestigious background such as yours,” Josephine muttered with a

them that we’re good together,” Ethan murmured as he

lips curved into a pleasant

a house with a small garden, where he now lived

been some time since Peter last saw Josephine, and he missed his granddaughter very much. As such, he instructed his caretaker

off with the presents in her hands. “Dad, we have

“Who is that?”

“He’s Joey’s boyfriend.”

has a boyfriend? Is it Luke?” Peter

he’s a young man that Joey picked for herself and comes from an

and should consider marriage soon.” Even Peter carried the hope that he would have

garden. Their hands were

as well?” Heidi grumbled as she took the gifts from him

visit to Old Mr. Jacobson’s place, after all,” Ethan replied with a smile. When he saw Peter coming out

looks, he reckoned that Ethan was of mixed

on

said in satisfaction after

Peter was exuding. Only those who had been in a high position

invite Ethan into

was not yet dinner time, she wanted to take Ethan out on a walk so that Peter couldn’t bombard him with questions. Hence, she answered, “Grandpa, I’ll take him for

ahead!” Peter said

for a walk with me! I spent a lot of

nodded and went with her for a stroll at the park nearby. He knew that she was helping him, so he followed her as she dragged him

sighed. “Is Joey going to

let her decide on how she’s

her go! She’s my only granddaughter and I hope that she can stay in the country. At

way and for a while, she wasn’t sure whether she

to a swing and sat on it while Ethan pushed her. Delighted, she started swinging and raised her head to look at the sky above. The stars and the moon were just as

strolling around the park, she took Ethan back to Peter’s place. The food was ready and Peter had even placed a bottle of wine on the table. After pouring a glass for Ethan, Peter said to Josephine, “You can drive later. Let Ethan have

Josephine was worried for Ethan because both Peter and Mills were experienced drinkers. Furthermore, they preferred

drink with Peter, so he changed the wine to whiskey. While eating, Josephine, just like Mills and Ethan, listened as Peter spoke expertly on all

Peter was about to refill Ethan’s glass with

be the last. After this,

could really hold his alcohol very well, and Josephine had no choice but to give in. With worry in her eyes, she gazed at Ethan, who assured her, “I’m alright as long as Old

the drinks came to an end after one more shot. Then, Peter ate a few mouthfuls of food before heading upstairs to turn in for the night. As Mills wasn’t fit to drive anymore, he decided to stay the night with Heidi and

Heidi advised Josephine before they left, “Watch out while you’re driving, Joey,

leaving now. Take care of Grandpa and

our leave,

get home, and drink lots of water!” It was Ethan’s first visit to the Jacobsons and he ended up drinking so much, which made Heidi feel

smile, and Josephine led him toward the parking lot, holding

she watched him while waiting for a red light to turn green, unable to stop

back and whisked out her cell phone to snap two pictures of Ethan in secret while he was asleep. The light cast shadows on his face and

skills, but he’s simply too

reached the hotel. Wake up.” Reaching out a hand, she patted his

then he turned to the woman in the

and decided to accompany him for the night because

room, where she swiped the room card and opened the door. Then, she led him to the couch

sensual gulps. The way his Adam’s apple bobbed under the lights sent a jolt of electrifying excitement through Josephine’s heart. After Ethan finished the water, he lay on the chaise lounge lazily, and his eyes began roaming all over her. Glassy and mesmerizing, his big and charming eyes which carried a trace

I’ll run the water for you,” she

going to take a bath with me?” he

Did this guy forget that I’m still on my period? Shaking her head, she said, “I can’t take a bath, but you

and extended his hand to her. “Come

helplessly, but he caught her unawares and pulled her right to his arms before planting a kiss on her cheek. Her cheek burned from his lips, and she held his face in her hands, returning his kiss. There were multiple instances when she wanted to kiss him the entire time while driving back here, and now that she could do it openly, she wouldn’t miss out on

One could always feel whether another person liked them, and he could feel that Josephine

the water run. After that, you should take a bath, okay?” Then, she pecked his lips rewardingly and turned to head into the bathroom to

just received a reward became more obedient and went into the bathroom about ten minutes after she started to let the water run. He had even taken off

beat and she

left a set of pajamas here, which served as a great convenience whenever she wanted to spend the night here. Tonight was the last day of her period, and the thought of this filled her with anticipation. As she thought about this, her cheeks

his waist. Even though he felt at ease with Josephine in the same room, she kept her eyes fixed on his towel, thinking, Will that towel fall off unexpectedly and… Blushing brightly, she shrugged

Walking over, he then kissed her cheek.

her head, afraid that none of them could catch any sleep if they shared the same

forgetting another on her lips. Turning limp from his passionate kiss, she pushed him away at the end and mumbled, “Go for your

smell lingered on his body. The smell of alcohol was long

drop me off

“Are you driving?”

“Yes.”

before stroking her head and giving her

early the next morning and heard that the results for the exam questions that

she was working, Wren approached her and said in excitement, “Joey, have you seen the name list published by the company? Just as expected, you’re number one on

who had passed the exam. Her name sat at the

was coming out with a cup of freshly brewed tea when a colleague congratulated her, “Joey,

smiled and nodded

Josephine with odd looks in their eyes. Just a second ago, they were envious of her, but now, it struck them that they weren’t in the position to be envious of her. Furthermore, they assumed that she must have gotten a lot of suspicious points to get to the first spot. Initially, Josephine wanted to snap back at Katrina, but on second thought, she felt that it was unnecessary

I

read more books. It must be quite upsetting

you?” It was true that Katrina was at the bottom of the list this time. After all, how could she have scored good results when she wasn’t a person keen

As you’re always relying on connections for protection, you’re only capable

likely to be the one who got her way through connections. At the end of the day, it wasn’t news that

long face, Katrina returned to her desk. Even she was frustrated at the helplessness she felt when she couldn’t do anything to Josephine. However, when she thought further about it, she realized that Josephine couldn’t

“Hey, Ivanka! I’m so mad right now and need you

you mad now?” Ivanka asked from the other end

Recently, she’s giving me a hard

it was Josephine, Ivanka tried to pacify her sister

idea how much I

but there’s something I have to check with you. Is Tori

“What? Who said that?”

the messages in Atticus’ phone where she secretly asked a favor from him to

as well? Looks like

and elegant, Tori was a renowned TV host and rumored to be a wealthy man slayer. As long as she made her move, not a single man could escape from her grasp. Although the situation was hopeless for

do you know if they’ve been on a

had a meal together already,” Ivanka

thing! Ha! And poor Josephine is

eye on Atticus and don’t let any woman close to him,” Ivanka

lookout on him and won’t let any other woman approach him,”

on Josephine. No, I have to let Josephine find out about this before that happens. That will affect her mood and she’ll

staff canteen with Wren, and a nosey female colleague asked Josephine, “Oh, are you still having canteen

your meals at five-star restaurants every day or hire a private chef to prepare delicious meals for you?” another

please treat us kindly, Josephine! After

eyes, Josephine couldn’t help but reply with a laugh, “What

would have resigned and become a

went outdoors for interviews. You should just let someone else do

after a couple of seconds, “Regardless of who I’m dating, I don’t want to lose my goals. I

and her colleagues thought

made use of this opportunity and dragged another colleague who was usually close to her to hide on the

What did she

on a date with Mr. Quarles,” Katrina

what Katrina said and her hand trembled. The hot liquid splashed and scalded her a little,

move, huh? Mr. Quarles is so charming that even Miss Alford has her eyes on him.

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