Never Too Far Novel

“Just deal with the problem as best you can. I can’t go away. What? Is that how you solve a problem?” Ethan sounded furious. Then, he started speaking in a different language. He still sounded displeased as though his subordinate had made a huge mistake at work.

Josephine was worried as she listened to him. Did anything happen to his company? He seems exasperated.

Since she was well-versed in the language, she understood that Ethan had been asking for a solution from the other party, but he couldn’t get a satisfactory answer. When the call ended, he even spoke in foul language.

Josephine had to leave at once, for she didn’t want Ethan to know she eavesdropped on him. She realized he must’ve spent too much time keeping her company and ignored his work, which was why such a mistake happened. Therefore, she decided to let him go back and deal with his work. Although they would be separated for a while, she was fine with it.

When she returned to her office, she started working on her laptop. However, when she recalled how furious the man looked, she let out a sigh. Does he think I won’t let him leave? Is that why he’s been neglecting his work and staying by my side?

While she spaced out, a towering figure stepped into the place. When she turned around and saw the man, she rose from her chair and asked, “Are you alright?”

Ethan curled his lips. “I’m fine. Am I disturbing you?”

“No. Do you have work to attend to, Ethan? You can go ahead and deal with it,” Josephine said.

Ethan was an intelligent man. He realized she must’ve passed by the corridor and overheard him lecturing his subordinate.

“Don’t worry. It’s no big deal.”

“No. Even though I love staying with you, I don’t want to affect your work. We can be separated for a while,” Josephine said sincerely.

Ethan indeed had a problem to solve, but he said calmly, “I don’t have the heart to leave you.”

Josephine placated him by saying, “It’s fine. We can always hop on a video call. If you miss me, I can take some time off work and visit you.”

“I’d like to invite your family members to have a meal with my mom in the evening so that they can meet up,” Ethan said gently. He wanted both parties to meet each other and arrange for the marriage.

“Alright, I’ll contact my parents. I have to call my dad earlier so that he’ll have enough time to come back.” Josephine was pleased that both parties were finally going to meet.

Then, Josephine called her mother. When Heidi learned about the dinner, she was elated. She had always been worried that the Quarles Family would look down on her daughter. It wasn’t that she was diffident, but the Quarles Family’s wealth was beyond her imagination.

“I’ll call your dad. We’re not going to invite your grandpa, though,” Heidi said.

Josephine understood her mother’s concerns. Peter loved alcohol, so she was worried he would drink excessively during dinner. Given his old age, they had to ensure he would only drink moderately.

“Sure. Let’s meet up with Mrs. Quarles in the evening,” Josephine replied.

Meanwhile, Ethan informed his mother about the dinner. Donna had always wanted to meet the Jacobsons. With Jenna serving as a bad example, Donna was satisfied with Josephine. The most important qualities of a woman were kindness and sincerity, after all. Her appearance and background weren’t so important.

Josephine was joyful as well, for her first live stream was successful. Her company had arranged a celebratory dinner party for her, but she turned them down since she had a more important meal to attend.

Ethan had already booked a place in a restaurant. He and Josephine waited for their parents’ arrival. Donna arrived at 6.00PM, followed by the well-dressed Mills and Heidi. When Josephine saw her mother wearing her most expensive pearl necklace, she knew the latter treated the meet-up seriously.

Donna and Heidi greeted each other. Although they came from vastly different family backgrounds, a sincere and frank smile was the best way to start a conversation.

“Hi, you guys have raised Joey well. She’s beautiful and capable.”

“You have no idea how envious I am of you for having a son like Ethan. He’s handsome and intelligent.”

The two mothers praised each other’s children. When they looked at the young couple, they were truly pleased to see them getting together.

Meanwhile, Josephine and Ethan held hands under the table. They were happy to see each other’s parents getting along well. After all, their lives would be filled with joy since they had their parents’ blessings.

Their parents got closer during the dinner. After seeing them off at around 8.30PM, Josephine and Ethan finally had some time alone.

Ethan was in a hurry as he had to leave by 3.00PM the next day. He promised that he would come back to her in half a month.

On the other hand, Josephine didn’t need him to come back in a rush. However, when she learned that he was heading to the Arctic, she was worried and hoped he would come back safely.

After a night of intimacy, Ethan suffered from insomnia. No woman had ever made him unwilling to leave her before. He was even worried that Josephine would stop loving him when he returned half a month later.

Josephine awakened before dawn. When she realized the man beside her was wide awake, she was shocked. She hugged him and asked, “Why didn’t you sleep?”

“It’s fine. I can get some shut-eye on the flight.” Ethan wrapped his arms around her and ran his fingers through her soft hair.

“Let’s go to the beach and watch the sunrise,” he suggested.

Since Josephine was well-rested, she nodded. “Sure.”

Young people like them could go wherever they wanted to when they felt like it. Josephine put on some light makeup and changed into a dress before leaving with Ethan.

The road was empty at this hour, so they didn’t have to worry about getting stuck in traffic. Ethan and Josephine were thrilled as the car moved at an incredible speed. They were in a hurry as they could already see the sun spreading its glow across the clouds. Needless to say, the sun was about to rise.

Ethan found the best place to watch the sunrise on the internet and drove to the destination. They soon left a coconut grove and arrived at the beach where the sunrise would be the most beautiful.

Josephine opened the door and walked along the beach while holding hands with the man. As they watched the sun rising above the clouds and shining its rays everywhere, they couldn’t help but feel awestruck.

“It’s magnificent!” she exclaimed. It had been a long time since she last watched such a beautiful sight at ease.

It was made even more meaningful since she could do it with the man she loved.

Ethan’s gaze fell upon her face. No doubt she was alluring as the morning rays shone on her. The morning breeze blew through her long hair, making her look adorable yet charming. His heart fluttered at the sight.

He placed his arm around her shoulder and kissed her hair. When Josephine looked up and saw the attractive man beside her, she was aroused. She boldly draped her arms around his neck and tiptoed.

The man lowered his figure and supported her weight, so she didn’t have to exert herself. Then, he easily lifted her off her feet and let her legs wrap around his waist.

The kiss was intimate and intense.

Their breathing became unstable as Ethan shuffled toward the car while carrying the woman. Realizing what the man was up to, Josephine was shocked. She thumped his chest and demanded, “Put me down, Ethan.”

However, the man had been aroused, so he wouldn’t let her go. Moreover, they were in the right place and at the right time. He wanted to try out a different kind of excitement with her.

Since they were about to part ways, Josephine decided to let the man do whatever he wanted. The intimate session was intense as they were reluctant to bid each other farewell.

A long time later, it was fully bright outside as the breeze whisked through them gently. Ethan sent her home. After she took a shower and put on her clothes, he sent her to the company.

“I have to go home and pack up. Let’s have lunch together later,” he suggested.

“Alright, see you later.” Josephine got out of the car and entered the company.

When she was done with her makeup, she headed to the studio in tip-top condition. In the corridor outside the studio, Katrina stood there and looked at the confident Josephine in a blue suit while the woman presented the news. No doubt she was green with envy. Perhaps I’ll replace her soon and present the news to the audience. Just wait, Josephine. I’ll destroy you!

Katrina sent a document to Atticus. When she saw several documents that had to be dealt with urgently on the table, she asked, “Atticus, do you want me to send these to Mr. Quarles?”

“There’s no need for that. Mr. Quarles isn’t in his office. He’s leaving the country.”

“Where is he going? How long will he be absent?” she asked.

“I have no idea where he’s going, but I suppose he’ll be absent for one to two months. He told me to take care of Josephine, though.”

Katrina was secretly pleased. When the scandal breaks out, Ethan won’t be in the country. That’s wonderful. Since he can’t help Josephine, her reputation will be ruined. When that happens, all the viewers in the country will hate her. By then, I just have to hire some trolls to flame her online. She will be so embarrassed that she will have no choice but to resign.

At the thought of this, Katrina was ecstatic. When she left the place, she even sported a smug smile. She had prepared some material, so she could post it online whenever she felt like it.

After Josephine and Ethan had their lunch, he had to head to the airport. Donna would be leaving with him this time, and he would send his mother home before going to the Arctic to deal with his work.

When Josephine arrived home in the afternoon, she cleaned up the house and realized she had already started missing Ethan barely an hour after the man was gone. She missed him so much that she could no longer do anything else. She just wanted to space out and think about him.

At that moment, she couldn’t help teasing herself. Before she fell in love, she never expected to miss someone so much.

Now, she finally realized the power of love.

picked up her phone to call Ethan, but when she recalled that he must be boarding the plane at

doing

up and replied, ‘Hasn’t the plane taken

to turn off our phones.’ He wasn’t willing to turn off his phone, for he wouldn’t be able to contact her for over ten

Turn off your phone now,’ Josephine texted. She

weird angle. He wasn’t used to taking selfies,

‘I miss you.

he replied and

morning, Josephine arrived at the company with faint dark circles under her eyes. Fortunately, the makeup artist was able to conceal them for her.

when

she didn’t have a boyfriend, she could sleep soundly on her own. Now that

successfully presented the news. Although it had only been a few days since she became a news anchor,

information to a small media company. As long as the scandal broke out, all the major news companies would report the incident, so she

no longer in any mood to work. One hour after Josephine finished presenting the news, Katrina dialed a number and said to the

“Alright. I’ll upload the photos right

photos of a female model whose face had been changed to Josephine’s. Although the face was blurred, she believed the netizens would

sent her a link. She clicked on it and looked at the photos while giggling with her mouth covered. Josephine, let’s see how you’re going to deal

in the lounge. She had been lacking sleep as of late, so her assistant didn’t dare to disturb

they certainly wouldn’t want to miss the hype. They also forwarded the news and even promoted it on their main pages. One of the

at her. Some of them even asked for raw

in Josephine’s company discovered it as well. The first person who saw the news was in disbelief. It took him

Soon, the news was shared in the company’s group chat. All the colleagues were excited, as though awaiting a good

move. When she saw how thrilled her colleagues were in the group

the news, she flew into a rage. “Who’s pranking Joey by spreading

couch. She was oblivious to everything

saw the assistant sorting out documents, she asked,

in the office.

on the couch. She walked up to her and patted

When she saw how anxious Wren looked,

smearing your name on the internet. They’ve even cut out your face and pasted

She didn’t expect someone to paste her face on a

saw how dumbfounded the woman looked, she placated her by saying, “Don’t worry. I know it’s

deep breath, for she needed to calm down and figure out

patted her back. “Calm

worried about what was being circulated on the internet. She had

to explain anything on the internet. If she wanted to clear her name, she had to bring the culprit to justice and make

I don’t think I’ve offended anyone in my private life, but I did fall out with several people in the company. Katrina? Tori?

apparent to her that the culprit intended to smear her name and make her

likely to be Katrina,

breath and rose from the couch before leaving the room. Wren quickly followed her and asked, “Where are you going, Joey?

where many colleagues looked judgingly at

her hair behind her ears without explaining anything. She frankly faced their gazes, for when the truth was revealed, they would understand

elevator, they started talking behind

I didn’t expect her to take such salacious photos for money when she was a student. Made me

body now. It’s no

wonder what Mr. Quarles will think of these photos when

out there have seen

suppose Mr. Quarles will dump her very

that some people would try digging into what she did in

Josephine and Wren were greeted by another group of colleagues, who were usually on good terms with Josephine. However, they

photos

not real,” Josephine

“She certainly wouldn’t admit

hole and hidden my face into it instead of

she could already imagine Josephine losing her job. The netizens commented that they would

take a sip of coffee,

flung open, almost causing her to jump in shock. She lifted her head and

down the coffee and snapped. “What’s wrong with you, Josephine?

Josephine questioned

appeared as if she had been

photos and post them online? You couldn’t outcompete me, so you pulled such a dirty trick on me, didn’t you?”

a thing without any evidence? What right do you have to slander me? I

clenched her collars before

never seen Josephine being so ferocious.

was you!” Josephine said

many colleagues had gathered outside to watch a good show. Katrina had wanted to push the woman away, but when she saw so many people around, she decided to put on an act. She started sobbing and said aggrievedly, “What right do you have to bully me? I don’t know what you’re talking about. How could you shift all the blame to me when

and stepped backward. “Just you wait. I’ll look into

said, “Everyone, let’s reason this out. Josephine wrongly accused me without distinguishing

Katrina’s side,

Josephine only acts high and mighty in the office because of her relationship with Mr. Quarles. What actual power does she have when she’s just

Naturally, they would kick

you want to explain yourself, Jacobson? When did you take

“Yeah! Are you broke?”

The world isn’t short of broke women, yet none would take such licentious

accusations, Josephine calmly announced, “I won’t explain myself. All of you will know the kind of person I am once the

behind her, “Do you really think you’re some big shot?! As if I’m afraid

just returned to her office when Atticus’ assistant approached

her with some regret. “Josephine, how can something so damaging happen? Do you not know that your

of it. Please give me some time, Mr.

some thought. “I’ll have someone cover for you for the time being. Take some time off for now. Do

quickly said, “I’ll tell him myself. No need to trouble yourself with this, Mr.

Ethan to learn about this incident. Although the pictures were fake, they would

deal with this

didn’t lose her rationality and give in to anxiety and anger because she knew

was little. But a couple of middle-aged men approached her

fast to her father’s words, never mentioning her grandfather’s

had already retired, he remained influential in politics. She never requested anything substantial from her grandfather, either. In

and she was absolutely livid. She wanted to

that, she grabbed her phone and

“Hey, Joey, missing Grandpa?”

your help with something.

“Have you been mistreated?”

see you.” With that, Josephine

usually kind to her comforted her. “Don’t let it get to you, Joey. I know it’s a move

doing good.”

ran into Tori just as she left the elevator, and it was inevitable

true, Jacobson? Did you really take licentious photos

of this?”

you

if you have anything to do with my scandal on the internet,” Josephine reiterated, which caused Tori to snort disdainfully and retort, “What are you trying to say, Jacobson? Are you saying I’m the one

in response. “You better have nothing to do with this, or I’ll have you expelled

laughter and ridiculed, “You? Kick me out? Whom do you think you’re kicking down when you’re already in deep

involved in this, tell me now and confess to the police yourself before

at Josephine’s expression, but she knew that she was merely

I sympathize with you, but there’s nothing I can do. If you don’t take care of yourself, don’t blame others for wanting to take you

she did, Josephine clasped her wrist and pulled her back. “What do you want?” Tori

attack me. I don’t have the proof yet, but I will find it. By then, you better not

it sent chills down Tori’s spine. For

wrested her arm away and sneered. “You better

evidence,” Josephine declared and walked

evidence, or Katrina, that big mouth, would certainly sell her out once they investigated her. Even if Tori didn’t

such, she went straight to Katrina’s

it? The whole internet

“Good job,” Tori praised.

always been reliable. Tori, you have to recommend me

can only send you up after Josephine comes down. However, I ran into Josephine just now. She seems confident

if she gets the police involved. Besides, does she even have that kind of ability?! If anything, Mr. Quarles might be questioning her now! Then again, he’s not in the country, so he can only question

is not in the