Never Too Far Novel

Mary was Willow’s all-around assistant. She could do everything, including Willow’s makeup and everything else in her life.

“Sure, Miss Presgrave. I’ll ensure you’ll look stunning tonight.”

“Gosh, no! Just do as you would normally. Don’t overdo it and make me look horrifying.”

“How could I? You’re born with beautiful looks that could charm all the boys, even with the lightest makeup.” While doing Willow’s makeup, Mary asked, “Miss Presgrave, are you looking forward to meeting your Prince Charming tonight?”

Willow denied, “No, I’m not. I’m only twenty-three this year. I’m not in a rush for marriage.”

Laughing, Mary rebuked, “When fate comes knocking, you can’t stop it.”

as soon as she

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because many were excited to meet someone new. Similarly, Willow was one of them because who would not look forward to a mysterious ball full of

and Josephine

the space as men and women with all sorts of delicate masks entered the venue. Those mutually attracted to one another would group together, and the added mystery

feared his woman would get hit on by other men. He refused to let others lay their

attending such a ball, she could not hold back her excitement. Amidst the music, attendants were shifting through the crowd on the dance floor with red wines,

the fragrance of wine wafted through the ballroom, causing

man’s attention. Perhaps he was so entranced by her beauty that he missed the towering figure behind her. As such, he mustered up his courage to

hand and rejected him. “I’m sorry,

normal for a beautiful woman like yourself to have several dancing partners, right?” The man refused to

a domineering hand wrap