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.

and frightening gaze that made

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.

petal that stood out among a

God! Will we be able to speak with him in the future?” Inara

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

reason I came to

Husson someone you can covet?” Theodore attacked them on

against the law? All I want to do is imagine myself marrying him

What if a single man like him falls for us?” Michelle

girl would be here if she was not confident in

Parfait has the best chance of marrying Mr.

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

did you find your first day

your concern,’ Ruka replied after she detached from the

luck and

as if she had been injected with an energy drink. ‘I will definitely do my

her office. The seven interns were in a large office divided in

work was simply more clerical in

hand when she heard Inara and the other interns enter while laughing and

member and I demand to purchase that bag even if it doesn’t fit me. Can you guess what the staff said?”

girls were

Ruka. Are you trying to take advantage when we relax while you catch up with your work?” Inara sneered as her

time. Do you have a problem with that?” Ruka responded in a neither

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

will never be able to outperform us on your own,”

had also returned to work as they too were concerned about being overtaken

prompt and she discovered it was

going to a party tonight. He wants me to notify you so

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

to be embarrassed about. The longer you drag this out, the more I’m

face became extremely hot. I’m not ready! But… It’s been three years since I had a crush on him,

think I

on someone for so long. Many people confess to their crushes after a few

declaring boldly to her friend,

A beautiful woman like you will undoubtedly

been looking forward to this night as well as

finished work, she went straight looking for Rita. Since they only met up at 6.30PM, they

my makeup look? Is it too light?” Ruka examined herself in the mirror

even if you don’t wear any makeup. Honestly,

about his ex-girlfriend.”

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

“Okay, then! I hope

Rita then drove to

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

there, Rita and Ruka!

Benedict and Bethanie! I’ve even prepared your wedding gift! All I need now is your wedding invitation!” Rita said while

wedding will take place

outside as the waiter opened the door for them. Emerging from the entrance was Jethro, who came hand-in-hand with an

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

Jethro holding hands with his ex-girlfriend? Did they

with Momo and I specially invited you guys out for dinner today to introduce her to all of

smiled

For instance, she was aware of the

to see Jethro go against his

gentle and drawn, indicating that he

diverting the subject. “Why

of his girlfriend while his girlfriend

of wine when Jethro and Momo finally left for their next party

of your affection anyway. A man who goes back to their exes

eyes welled up with tears as she uttered, “N-No, don’t say that.

as she heard her 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!”

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

to Rita and asked, “If I got drunk tonight, will you send me back

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 better if she enjoyed

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

up? Is there

I require her assistance with my

me if anything goes

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

vent. She had been on her journey of falling in love

in the

greeted as he reached out

you not off work yet?” Victoria’s voice

in a moment. Is there anything I can help

lonely, Ren? I know you’re always alone. I can

You should head back

to me, Ren? Am I not good enough for you? Many men

men. Don’t waste your

do you have with her? Do you have

so don’t involve

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

work, Victoria. I’m not interested in discussing anything else. Goodbye.”

a deep breath and checked his watch. It was already

was a call from

time to see Mom and Dad tomorrow. They’re going on and off about you

time out for them,” Ren

will spend the night at

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

at her age. Ruka is

holding the phone in the other. When his cold gaze finally rose, he picked up the phone

drunk on the table when she heard her phone ringing. Keeping

phone from Ruka’s bag to check the caller ID. “Your

the table again and closed

to answer the phone for

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

a charming young uncle he is! He has a

Beautiful and captivating.

Ruka’s uncle. I’m her classmate. She’s currently too drunk

asked in

a cocktail

the address and I’ll meet you there,” Ren instructed with a calm

Ruka said she’d spend the night at my house. Don’t worry, I’ll take

despite her assurance. “Please send

she could

texted the address from Ruka’s phone and patted her on the back. “Ruka, wake up now. Your uncle is on his way

your place.” Ruka licked her red lips, clearly

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

flushed face and opened her pair of drunken eyes while giggling. “I have an uncle, who is very…

you over to him? He isn’t a

head and pursed her red lips. “I can’t

observe Ruka’s uncle before letting her go. How could she let him take a drunk Ruka home if he was not her blood-related uncle? Meanwhile, a black sedan, escorted by three black off-road vehicles, was driving toward a bustling neighborhood around

a complete halt right in front of

seat car door opening could be heard as soon as the bodyguard stepped out of the

escort Miss Singed!” the bodyguard said to the

personally pick her up as Ruka was most likely very drunk. On the way here, he

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

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

notice when two tall men in suits walked in. Their demeanor reminded her of private bodyguards in a Hollywood blockbuster. However,

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

table, he approached them with steady steps.

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 them, she secretly cried out. Oh my God! Such a handsome

if she was asleep or drunk. “Hello, I’m Ruka’s uncle. I’m going to take her home now,” he said

seen Ren before, but she was sure that he

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 be wronged for the rest of her

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

up, ” Rita called out,

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

let me take you home,” Ren leaned closer to her and spoke

seconds before recalling where she had seen him. “You are the vice

eyes narrowed slightly as he made a shush gesture toward

the

so drunk?” Ren asked as he turned to look

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 with his ex-girlfriend. So… She’s drinking her sorrows

at the girl’s porcelain-white skin. He leaned down to slide his arms under hers and take her into his

body felt limp, she cooperated by reaching out to wrap her arms around his neck as soon as he took her into his arms. She leaned her little head into the crook of his

home as well,”

“Sure, I’ll leave

had already footed the bill, so she grabbed her 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 was shut, the black-colored car then

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

and thick dark hair flowed

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 could

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

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