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.

the midst of preparing dinner, so she could only feel frustrated.

faint afterglow that bathed the garden

stood under a lamp while cracking his knuckles,

in an office, but unexpectedly, he exuded a burst of strength. It seemed like he had been disguising himself all along; at this moment, his gaze revealed a beast-like brutality beneath

an opponent who was easy to deal with. She had underestimated this man just now, and now she had

begin!” Zacharias called out to

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

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

which made her body. perform a stylish and agile 360-degree turn. Tony, on the side, was left

Shirley on and hoped his uncle would show

moves.

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

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