Never Too Far Novel

Shirley immediately tensed up. Only then did she realize that the internship she thought of and the one she was experiencing were completely different.

She had thought it would be simple by just standing guard at the door every day. Little did she know that she would have to accompany Zacharias to discuss business.

“Understood.” She nodded calmly while resigning herself to the situation.

Shirley followed behind Zacharias and entered the elevator, while the bodyguard had to stay downstairs. This was the highest level of meeting, so bodyguards were not allowed in; only assistants were permitted.

As soon as she entered the elevator, her expression visibly tightened. At that moment, a deep male voice asked, “Are you nervous?”

She nodded without hesitating. “I’m just an intern bodyguard.”

“Relax. It’s just a routine conversation.” Zacharias reassured her.

a deep breath to calm her nerves. They reached the sixth floor, and Zacharias walked ahead. They entered a luxurious meeting room, and Zacharias immediately smiled and greeted a foreign guest, who stood up to welcome

Chinese. Zacharias exuded a calm and commanding presence while displaying wisdom and convincing power

people, then watched as they chatted while

at the blonde-haired, blue-eyed

and they mostly focused on fostering friendship between the two countries without involving

of the man. It was

didn’t last too long. After almost an hour, the foreign assistant reminded her boss about the time and indicated

up, shook hands with Zacharias, and even hugged him as a friendly-farewell ritual.

and as the

toned down his friendliness. He turned to Shirley, who was sitting on the couch, and

communicated with the captain, and conveyed Zacharias’ request.

of Mr. Flintstone,”

“Understood,” she replied.