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.

a pair of dark and frightening gaze that made him shiver. Geez, what is this weird feeling? Why is

leaned in and climbed into

that stood out among

with him in the

will have no regrets in this life,” Mia said as she clenched her

big reason I came to work

strongly advise you to stop daydreaming. Is Mr. Husson someone you can covet?” Theodore attacked them on

law? All I want to do is imagine

a single man like him falls for us?” Michelle exuded

what girl would be here if

the crowd quietly, she thought, Miss Parfait has the best chance of marrying Mr. Ren! After all,

was this moment when Ruka received a notification on her phone, which piqued her interest. As she saw the incoming text, her beautiful eyes

‘How did you find your first

I appreciate your concern,’ Ruka replied after she

Good luck and do

it, she felt as if she had been injected with an energy drink. ‘I will definitely do my best,’

her office. The seven interns were in a large office divided in cabins that provided

was simply more clerical in

to translate a document in her hand when she heard Inara and the other interns enter while laughing and

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

girls were simply

advantage when we relax while you catch up with your work?”

that?” Ruka responded in a neither humble or

ways, but only Ruka did not, which made the

able to outperform

were concerned about being

message prompt and she discovered it was a text sent

we’re going to a party tonight. He wants

she realized she would be meeting Jethro tonight. ‘Okay, I’ll look for

confess tonight, Ruka? There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. The longer you drag this out, the more I’m concerned about

I had a crush on him, isn’t it time for me to fight for

you really think I

someone for so long. Many

moment before declaring boldly to her

woman like you will undoubtedly succeed

been looking forward to this night as well as she had planned to confess to Jethro when she returned

she went straight looking for Rita. Since they only

Ruka examined herself in the mirror of Rita’s car. Before she could confess, her face was

well even if you don’t wear any makeup. Honestly, you should have confessed years ago!” Rita

He hasn’t forgotten about his

She’s afraid of being alone, so she clung to Jethro. Don’t worry,

before stating, “Okay, then!

time. Let’s go!” Rita then drove to a

couple was doing long-distance, they maintained a good and loving relationship despite the

Ruka!

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

wedding will

on 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

drink in her hand, Ruka froze mid-air, nearly

Jethro holding hands with his ex-girlfriend? Did

hope you 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 while gently embracing the girl beside

Momo smiled as she scanned

room. For instance, she was aware of the

patting her hand under the table. She was also surprised to see Jethro go against his words and

looked at Momo, his eyes were gentle and drawn, indicating

moment, the atmosphere went stiff as another guy, Justin, tried to reignite the party by diverting the

taking care of his girlfriend while his girlfriend was displaying affection in front of

when Jethro and Momo finally left for their next party after which the others departed

her heartbroken friend, Rita helped Ruka into the passenger seat and solemnly comforted her, “Ruka, 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

up with tears as she uttered, “N-No,

her response, she retreated her tactic and patted her instead. “All right, don’t

Let’s go!” Ruka

upset at that time, she did not whine about it. She simply wanted to find

and asked, “If I got drunk tonight, will you

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

Ruka picked up her phone and dialed Scarlet’s number.

Is there

require her assistance with

careful and call me if anything goes

She was aware that drinking would not solve the problem, but she was in a foul mood at the time. She desired the sensation of intoxication in order to forget about

only had a glass of juice as her mission for the evening was to allow Ruka vent. She had been

The landline in

Ren greeted as he reached out to answer

not off work yet?” Victoria’s

I can help you with?” he inquired, his

Ren? I know you’re always alone. I can accompany

head back and rest early,”

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

can try accepting other men. Don’t waste

have with her?

between us, so don’t involve

shy away from it, the more intrigued I become.

should only talk about work, Victoria. I’m not interested in discussing anything else. Goodbye.” Ren hung up on

watch. It

and it was a call from his sister. “Hey, Scarlet,” he uttered upon picking it

tomorrow. They’re going on

time out for them,” Ren replied before casually asking,

will spend the night at

man’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Is it a male

out of our control at her age. Ruka is no longer a child,” Scarlet said as she smiled at the other end

hanging up the phone with Scarlet, 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

already drunk on the table when she heard her phone ringing. Keeping her spirits up, she piped

phone from Ruka’s bag to check the

onto the table again and

had to answer the phone

end of the phone and Ren recognized right

seconds, Rita was stunned. What a charming young uncle he is! He has a wonderful

Beautiful and captivating.

I’m her classmate. She’s currently too

asked in a low

a

you there,” Ren instructed

night at my house. Don’t worry, I’ll take care

coming despite her assurance. “Please send me

she could only

the back. “Ruka, wake up now. Your uncle

going to stay at your place.” Ruka licked her red lips, clearly inebriated and

him!” Rita exclaimed helplessly. “By the way, why do you

drunken eyes while giggling. “I have an uncle, who is very… very handsome! Well, he is

hand you over to him?

shook her head and pursed her red lips. “I can’t reveal who he is… He won’t allow me to mention his identity

if he was not her blood-related uncle? Meanwhile, a black sedan, escorted by three black off-road vehicles, was driving toward a

came to a complete halt right in front

passenger’s seat car door opening could be

let’s escort Miss Singed!” the bodyguard said to the man

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

bar created a very sentimental environment. The

was seated somewhere facing the main entrance. Since she was waiting for someone’s arrival,

to notice when two tall men in suits walked in. Their demeanor reminded her of private bodyguards in

tall figure appeared. Despite his suit, the dim light could not hide

as he walked in. When Rita noticed him staring at their table, he approached them with steady steps. At this point, Rita’s heart was racing. God!

dim lighting, but she could sense his powerful aura and vaguely make out his outline. However, when the man approached them, she secretly cried out. Oh my God! Such a handsome

was asleep or drunk. “Hello, I’m Ruka’s uncle.

the impression that she had seen Ren before, but she was sure that he was not a celebrity… He… He looks like… Where did I see

biological uncle?” Rita still needed to figure out who he was in order to keep her friend safe, not to mention his two stern bodyguards. If something happened to Ruka, Rita would

not, but I promise I’ll get her home safely,” Ren stated honestly in a low and

uncle has arrived. Get up, ” Rita called out, though

eyes open and turned to face the man beside her. “Why are you

you home,” Ren leaned closer to her and spoke

few seconds before recalling where

as he

hurriedly covered her mouth with her hand, but she was screaming inside. Ahhhhhh! Ruka’s uncle is the vice president! Oh my

asked as he

front of such an influential man, she swiftly responded, “Ruka confessed her feelings to a guy she had been secretly in love with for the past three years and she ended up

his arms under hers and take her into his embrace. Subsequently,

his neck as soon as he took her into his

should head home as well,”

in haste. “Sure, I’ll leave

bag and trailed after them. She watched as a drunk Ruka was cradled like a child and carried into the waiting car. After the car door

as Rita came back to her senses, she could not help jumping in excitement. I saw Mr. Vice-President tonight! It’s not a dream, right? Not only was Ren very handsome, but he

herself in the car. Her lustrous, soft and thick dark hair flowed freely into his

the light scent of florals on her hair. He could easily secure an arm around her slender waist and her even 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

eyes slightly as she

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