Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1031-1040

“If my capabilities don’t allow me to stay till the end, then I will naturally leave,” Ruka responded calmly while raising her head.

“Inara, I believe Ruka simply missed the assessment time. You don’t have to give her a hard time.” Caspian tried to put in a good word for her.

“Yo! We haven’t even started our internship yet and you’re already into her? Caspian, you should worry about yourself before others,” Inara chastised him.

“Shut your nonsense,” Caspian rebuked with his reddened cheeks.

“Why don’t you just quit on your own, Ruka?” Mia propped her chin up, a threat lurking behind her bright eyes. “It’s better than being booted!”

Though Ruka was embarrassed, she was not about to back down. “I said, if I’m not qualified to stay, I’ll leave,” she stated flatly.

“Oh, wow! How can you be so sure of yourself? I’m honestly curious about your secret supporter now!” Inara scowled as she thought, I doubt her background or connections to be more superior than mine.

“I heard you’re just the daughter of a regular diplomat, so what’s the big deal?” Ruka’s background had already been looked up by Inara.

At this point, Ruka was taken aback by her counter. Thankfully, a graceful figure entered the room; it was Victoria.

When Ruka saw Victoria, her lovely eyes narrowed slightly. Victoria’s beauty shone even brighter under the spotlight. She was the type of woman with a great temperament, aura, and talent.

Victoria took a seat before turning to face the new interns. Finally, she paused in front of Ruka’s face and looked her in the eyes for a few seconds before making her opening remarks. “We only have three openings this year and I’m sure you are all excellent candidates. I hope to see you guys work hard this internship, and who knows, you could be my next colleague.”

“I’m excited to work with you and grow into a capable person like you, Miss Parfait.” Inara sucked up at her superior quickly.

“Yes! Me too,” Mia added immediately.

“Then, I’ll look forward to your performance,” Victoria said with her lips pursed. “Ruka, even though you came in later than the others, I believe in your ability,” she said while emphasizing Ruka’s name.

“Thank you, Miss Parfait, for your favor,” Ruka quickly expressed her gratitude.

Though Victoria was innocently looking at Ruka, she was actually contemplating a question in her head, What secrets does this girl have? Is she the one Ren likes?

After the orientation with the seven interns, Victoria rose to leave before summoning Ruka.

“Ruka, I was tipsy the last time I talked with Ren, so I hope I didn’t scare you!” Victoria said tenderly as she led her to the corridor outside.

“Not at all, Miss Parfait,” Ruka said, shaking her head.

“Oh! By the way, why did Ren invite you to dinner that night? Do you guys have a close relationship?” Victoria persisted in her inquiry.

It was then Ren’s words immediately filled Ruka’s mind. Shaking her head, she explained, “Mr. Husson and I share nothing in common. We just happened to have dinner at the same time by chance.”

“Was it just a coincidence?” Victoria’s eyes narrowed; it was difficult to fool her.

Ruka lowered her head, her long eyelashes concealing a twinge of guilt. “Yes, I needed Miss Husson’s help with something. She was not present at the time, so I met with Mr. Husson, who took me out to dinner instead.”

Ren did not strike Victoria as a laid-back individual. Aside from official business, his personal life was low-key and private. Not only did he not appear friendly, he was even a little cold to outsiders.

To her surprise, he casually invited a girl to dinner! This was completely random and absurd.

“If there’s nothing else, Miss Parafit, I’ll be going through the materials.” Ruka refused to be questioned any further.

Victoria patted her and said, “Okay, go ahead! Don’t tell anyone that Ren recommended you.”

Ruka’s cheeks flushed slightly as she heard this.

Yup! Ren introduced me, so our relationship is definitely unusual.

Victoria’s eyes gradually became cold after Ruka entered the conference room. She could tell that Ruka was trying to distance herself from Ren. Is it Ren who taught her that? Victoria’s heart clenched in pain. The more she inquired, the more information she gathered. Ren was obviously showing Ruka how to defend herself.

Returning to the conference room, Ruka sat at the very back to avoid drawing attention to herself.

But… How could she not gather looks and whispers? Inara had no intention of letting her go nor had the focus to read the entry materials, so she crossed her arms and sneered, “Hey, Ruka. Who did you rely on to get into this department? Why don’t you tell us?”

“She doesn’t appear to be relying on her ability,” Mia responded sarcastically.

Ruka ignored them by concentrating on the entry documents. This time, Theodore added fire to the fuel, “Ruka, just say it! Say it to frighten them.”

However, she only continued to ignore them while Michelle hummed, “She doesn’t want to tell us. You know, she probably didn’t come in on the right track.”

Offended by the words, Ruka looked up at Michelle and shot back. “Have some human decency.”

“You’re getting agitated. What, was I correct?” Michelle sneered.

When Caspian noticed that everyone was picking on Ruka, he could not help but speak up for her, “Is everyone having fun playing the Mean Girls here? This is not high school, but the Translation Department. Can’t we just try to get along?”

Furious, Inara glared at Caspian before exclaiming, “Why do you care so much about her, Caspian? I suggest you mind your own business. Don’t forget that your father works for my father, and if I’m in a bad mood, I’m not afraid to deliver a few words to my father… You should be aware of the consequences.”

His fist on the table suddenly clenched tightly, clearly in rage.

Ruka raised her eyes at Caspian at this point and a worried expression flashed across her face. She shook her head slightly as he turned to face her, indicating that he did not have to defend her.

Though Caspian only aided her in the name of justice in the beginning, his heart pounded as he gazed into her clear and glimmering eyes; there was determination in her eyes.

Indeed, Ruka had made his heart race. She had an inner attraction in addition to her beautiful appearance.

The team leader eventually arrived and escorted them to their assigned internship positions. Following that, they went to the cafeteria for lunch. Caspian called Ruka from behind as she walked through the garden after lunch.

“Ruka.”

“Thank you for standing up for me earlier,” Ruka thanked him gratefully.

“But I’m not strong enough to silence them.”

“There’s no need for that. It’s natural for them to be disturbed due to my circumstances,” she explained calmly.

“Ruka, please do not hesitate to contact me if you require assistance in the future! I will gladly assist you,” Caspian stated solemnly.

“Thank you very much. Let us encourage, assist, and progress together over the next three months.”

“Okay.” He nodded.

As Ruka was walking down the large garden aisle, she noticed Inara and her friends standing there, looking excited and admiringly in one direction.

“Oh my God! We’re so lucky to have seen him on our first day!” Mia exclaimed, her feet splintering with excitement.

“I have longed to see him with my own eyes.” Inara was ecstatic.

“Oh my goodness! Tonight, he’ll be in my dreams! He’s so attractive!” Michele was equally captivated.

Ruka had no idea who they were looking at as she was blocked by the trees. Out of curiosity, she approached anyway as she too had to travel down this path.

Her gaze moved from the sheltered area to the road, where she noticed a few black cars parked with a group of people standing nearby chatting.

Her heart skipped a beat as her gaze was drawn to a tall figure in the crowd.

Mr. Ren?

Ren’s body was bathed in the midday sunlight. He was speaking to an elder and there was a gentle, soft expression on his face.

At this point, Ruka was dazed. Looking at the figure who could be frequently seen back at home, she found it difficult to greet him despite being a few feet away. It was as if an invisible barrier had dawned between them and she could not find the courage to go up to him.

He just appeared to be so out of reach, like the sun in the sky.

Although he was young, everyone admired him for his sense of authority that was not based on anger or arrogance.

At that moment, Inara and the other girls were going insane and every pair of eyes was staring at Ren, piercing him to the core.

Except for Ruka, who looked at him calmly with a faint smile in her eyes as if she was in awe.

Perhaps even with a touch of vanity, as this man, who was unapproachable in everyone’s eyes, had just invited her to a meal a few days before; she could still see and talk to him as long as she stayed in the Husson Residence.

Ren had initially turned his back against the fangirls, but due to Inara and the others’ antics, he turned his head slightly and looked toward them.

He had only intended to cast a glance at first, but he could not take his eyes off the direction. Ruka’s slender figure amidst the young girl crowd drew his attention. With her red lips, she shot him a faint smile.

“Oh my God! Mr. Husson is looking at me!!!” Mia covered her mouth in delight.

“He’s clearly looking at me!” Inara screamed angrily.

“I think he’s looking at me,” Michelle said, clutching her chest.

Surprised, Ruka panned to the three excited girls and thought, Is it necessary for them to argue about who Ren is looking at?

She lifted her head and stared right into Ren’s eyes that had fallen on her. Despite their distance, she could feel her heart skip a beat as her lips curled into a wide grin.

At this point, a leaf had fallen onto her hair. After noticing it, Ruka reached out to touch it, but Caspian, who was standing beside her, got to it first and gently removed it for her. As a result, she raised her head and returned a grateful smile.

This scene had caught the attention of the man from not far away. The originally noble and charming man’s aura became a little colder as he cast a glance at Caspian.

gaze that made him shiver. Geez, what is this weird feeling? Why is he looking at me like that? Did I

that point, Ren was about to depart as his subordinates assisted him in opening the car door before the man leaned in and climbed into the car. At last, he was able to openly stare at the youthful and beautiful figure behind

be the most extravagant one, but she resembled a petal that stood out among a sea of flowers. Slowly but surely, capturing

speak with him in the future?” Inara and the others

can be seen twice by him, I will have no regrets in this

reason I came to work

stop daydreaming. Is Mr. Husson someone you can covet?” Theodore attacked them

I want to do is imagine myself marrying him one day!

him falls for us?” Michelle

what girl would be here if she

thought, Miss Parfait has the best chance of marrying Mr. Ren! After all, she hugged him that night and said quite a lot in his

her phone, which piqued her interest. As she saw the incoming text, her beautiful

was straightforward. ‘How did you

Mr. Ren, I appreciate your concern,’ Ruka replied after she

right. Good luck and do your

with an energy drink. ‘I will definitely

Ruka returned to her office. The seven interns were in

clerical

when she heard

member and I demand to purchase that bag even if it doesn’t fit me. Can

other girls

we relax while you catch up with your work?” Inara sneered as her gaze was

my own time. Do you have a problem with that?” Ruka responded in a neither humble or arrogant manner as she

two girls catered to Inara in some ways, but only Ruka did not, which

able to outperform us on your own,” Inara stated

were concerned about being overtaken and losing their

she discovered it was a text sent by

that we’re going to a party tonight. He wants me to notify you so that we can go together

name, Ruka’s heart skipped a beat when she realized she would be meeting

nothing to be embarrassed about. The longer you drag

a crush on him, isn’t it time for me to fight for my own happiness? I’m not

really think I should, Rit?’ Ruka

anyone who has had a crush on someone for so long. Many people confess to their crushes after a few days of falling

moment before declaring boldly to her friend,

can do it, girl! A beautiful woman like you will undoubtedly succeed if

a deep needed breath. It was true that she had been looking forward to this night as well as she had planned to confess to

Since they only met up at

the mirror of Rita’s car. Before

it will go well even if you don’t wear

hasn’t forgotten about his ex-girlfriend.” Ruka exhaled a

at him. She’s afraid of being alone, so she clung to Jethro. Don’t worry, though. He’s already said he moved on from her. All he needs is a girl

a deep breath before stating, “Okay, then! I hope

Rita then drove to a nearby

Though the couple was doing long-distance, they maintained a good and loving relationship despite the odds. They were all gathered here tonight to chat and

Rita and Ruka! It’s been

time no see, Benedict and Bethanie! I’ve even prepared your wedding gift! All I need now is your wedding invitation!” Rita

wedding will take place

them. At that moment, someone entered from the outside as the waiter opened the door for them. Emerging from the entrance was Jethro, who came hand-in-hand with an elegant girl. She was wearing heavy makeup and had a maturity

in her hand, Ruka froze mid-air, nearly choking on

with his ex-girlfriend? Did

don’t mind my plus-one! I got back together with Momo and I specially invited you guys out for dinner today to introduce her to all of you,” Jethro said with a smile

everyone!” Momo smiled as she scanned

understanding of the people in the room. For instance, she was aware of the

to see Jethro go against his words and rekindle his relationship with his ex-girlfriend. Now, Ruka’s confession was

at Momo, his eyes were gentle and drawn, indicating that he had never forgotten his sultry

party by diverting the subject. “Why are you late?

the night, Ruka had to sit through watching Jethro taking care of his girlfriend while his girlfriend was displaying affection in front of everyone, like feeding each other and narrating their

Momo finally left for their next party after which the others

it’s no big deal. Jethro is unworthy of your affection anyway. A man who goes back to their exes is not worth your time. It’s time to reclaim your heart and give it back to yourself. Given her virtue,

Her eyes welled up with tears as

response, she retreated her tactic and patted her instead. “All right, don’t cry. Let’s head somewhere else to unwind. I know a cocktail bar around here! Why don’t we go there

Let’s go!” Ruka

that time, she did not whine about it. She simply wanted to find a place

the cocktail bar, Ruka noticed the alcohol menu when she was ordering before she turned to Rita and asked, “If I got drunk tonight, will you send me back to

doubt! Worst case scenario, I’ll look for someone to assist me. Just get drunk, girl!” Rita, sensing her sadness, assured her that it would be

her phone and dialed Scarlet’s number. “Aunt Scarlet, I will

Is there

I require her

right. Be careful and call me if anything goes

aware that drinking would not solve the problem, but she was in a

allow Ruka vent. She had been on her journey of falling in love with Jethro the entire

The landline in the Vice

greeted as he reached out

you not off work yet?”

moment. Is there anything I can help you with?” he inquired,

I know you’re always alone. I can accompany you if you don’t mind.” Her

head back and rest early,” he

not good enough for you? Many men are interested in me, but I

try accepting other men. Don’t waste your

Ruka? What kind of relationship do you have with

is between us, so don’t involve her,” Ren

more you shy away from it, the more intrigued I become. You

work, Victoria. I’m not interested in discussing

watch. It

was a call from his sister. “Hey, Scarlet,”

and Dad tomorrow. They’re

some time out for them,” Ren replied before casually asking, “Has

spend the night at

eyes narrowed slightly. “Is

dare to chime in! Even if it was a male classmate, she’s out of our control at her age. Ruka is no longer a child,” Scarlet said as she smiled

rubbing the area between his brows with one hand while holding the phone in the other. When his cold gaze finally rose, he picked up the phone

heard her phone ringing. Keeping her spirits up, she

Rita reached out and retrieved the phone from Ruka’s bag to check the caller ID. “Your uncle is calling. Do

onto the table again and closed

to answer

male voice came from the end of the phone and Ren recognized right away that it was not Ruka who

a charming young uncle he is! He has

Beautiful and captivating.

her classmate. She’s currently too drunk to answer the

is she?” he asked in a

a cocktail

meet you

house. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of her,” Rita

on coming despite her assurance. “Please send me

Ruka’s uncle, so she could only reply,

and patted her on the back. “Ruka, wake

your place.” Ruka licked her red lips, clearly

on picking you up and I’m powerless to stop him!” Rita exclaimed helplessly. “By the way, why do

uncle, who is very… very handsome! Well, he is not my biological uncle, but

response. “Then, can I hand you over to him? He isn’t

He is…” Ruka shook her head and pursed her red lips. “I can’t reveal who he

could she let him take a drunk Ruka home if he was not her blood-related uncle? Meanwhile,

vehicle came to a complete halt

sound of the passenger’s seat car door opening could be heard as soon as the bodyguard stepped out of the

Miss Singed!” the bodyguard said to

most likely very drunk. On the way here, he had been thinking about the reason

right away to the bar before Ren quickly stepped in. The lighting in the bar created a very sentimental environment. The spotlights trailed slowly along the customers while the youngsters were seen grooving to the music, chatting and

main entrance. Since she was waiting for someone’s arrival, she would pay special

demeanor reminded her of

the dim light

table, he approached them with steady steps. At this point, Rita’s heart was racing. God! Is he

see his face due to the dim lighting, but she could sense his powerful aura and vaguely make out his outline. However, when the man approached

looked at Ruka, who was lying on the table, unsure if she was asleep or drunk. “Hello,

she was sure that he was not a celebrity…

who he was in order to keep her friend safe, not to mention his two stern bodyguards. If something happened to Ruka, Rita would be wronged for

home safely,” Ren stated honestly

has arrived. Get up, ” Rita

turned to face the man

Ren leaned closer to her and spoke

on Ren’s face for a few seconds before recalling where she had seen him. “You are the vice

he made a shush gesture

but she was screaming inside. Ahhhhhh! Ruka’s uncle is the vice president!

Ren asked as he turned

“Ruka confessed her feelings to a guy she had been secretly in love with for the past three years and she ended up finding out that he had gotten back together

Ren’s expression darkened as he glanced at the girl’s porcelain-white skin. He leaned down to slide his arms under hers and take

by reaching out to wrap her arms around his neck as soon as he took her into his arms. She leaned her little head

should head home as well,” Ren reminded

nodded in haste. “Sure, I’ll

Ruka was cradled like a child and carried

not help jumping in excitement. I saw Mr. Vice-President tonight! It’s not a dream, right?

body into Ren’s arms to stabilize herself in the car. Her lustrous, soft and thick dark hair flowed freely into his arms. He

breathing sound was audible in his ears. At that moment, he could see her upturned little face and dainty, rosy lips as he lowered his eyes. She’s such a brat! How could she get drunk

Ruka, who’s originally asleep, opened her eyes slightly as she

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