Never Too Far Novel

Moreover, could someone like Zacharias, who sat in the office year-round, really fight?

It was not that Shirley was overly confident, but under her father’s training, she had indeed reached a certain level of standard.

Zacharias seemed persuaded by his nephew. He stood up and unfastened the buttons of his waistcoat with his long fingers, revealing a white shirt and a pair of black pants underneath. He emanated a refined and gentlemanly aura.

“Imogen, would you be willing to spar with me?” Zacharias walked toward the door.

Shirley didn’t expect Zacharias to actually want to spar with her. As his bodyguard, she couldn’t refuse his

request.

“Don’t be afraid, Pretty. My uncle can’t beat you. Go ahead!” Tony shouted from the side.

“I’m willing.” She nodded.

Corinne, who was in the kitchen, overheard the conversation outside. It caught her attention, and she felt a bit anxious. She also wanted to participate in this close combat with Zacharias.

preparing dinner, so she could only feel

sun sank behind the mountains while leaving a faint afterglow that bathed the garden in a soft yellow light.

while cracking

exuded a burst of strength. It seemed like he had been

immediately heightened her alertness. This was not an opponent who was easy to deal with. She had underestimated this man just now, and now she

Zacharias called out to

invited her to make the first move, she didn’t hold back. She clenched her

moved toward the man’s face without holding back, his brows furrowed, and he skillfully blocked the attack with his arm. The rebounding force made her realize once again that this man wasn’t a kitten but a wild beast.

a swift kick, which made her body. perform a stylish and agile 360-degree turn. Tony, on

Shirley on and hoped his uncle would show some

moves.

was stimulated by this. Under the lamplight, Zacharias’ lips curved into an amused smile. It seemed like he had angered the kitten. Shirley felt tense, and each move she struck became

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