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.

midst of preparing

sank behind the mountains while leaving a faint afterglow that bathed the garden in

cracking his knuckles, making a

an office, but unexpectedly, he exuded a burst of strength. It seemed

was easy to deal with. She had underestimated this man just now, and now she had to focus her energy on handling

begin!” Zacharias called

make the first move, she didn’t hold back. She clenched her fist and assumed an

blocked the attack with his arm. The rebounding force

Shirley’s wrist, and she responded with a swift kick, which made her body. perform a stylish and agile 360-degree turn. Tony, on the

That’s so cool! Go for it!” He cheered Shirley on and hoped his uncle would show some impressive

moves.

Shirley’s kicks were deftly blocked by the man. Shirley’s aggressiveness surged as she 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

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