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.

look toward the vice-president, he was instantly met with a pair of dark and frightening gaze that made him shiver. Geez, what is this weird feeling? Why is he looking at me like that?

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

one, but she resembled a petal that stood

in the future?” Inara and the

word. If I can be seen twice by him, I will have no regrets in

big reason I came

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

against the law? All I want to do is imagine myself marrying him one day! Hmph!” Inara snarled

man like him falls

what girl would be here if she

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

her phone, which piqued her interest. As she saw the incoming text, her beautiful eyes narrowed as she quickly kept her phone to

message was straightforward. ‘How did you find your first day

I appreciate your concern,’ Ruka

Good luck and do your

had been injected with an energy drink. ‘I will definitely do my best,’

brief conversation, Ren did not respond further and Ruka returned to her office. The seven interns were in a large office divided

current work was simply more clerical in

lowered her head to translate a document in her hand when she heard Inara and the other interns

that bag even if it doesn’t fit me. Can you

girls were simply

catch up with your work?” Inara sneered as her gaze was on Ruka deep

use of my own time. Do you have a problem with that?” Ruka responded

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

to outperform us

to work as they too were concerned about being overtaken and

she

told me that we’re going to a party tonight. He wants me

the name, Ruka’s heart skipped a beat when she realized she would be meeting Jethro tonight. ‘Okay, I’ll look for you as soon as I get off

tonight, Ruka? There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. The longer you drag this out,

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

really think I should,

never met anyone who has had a crush on someone for so long.

a moment before declaring boldly to her

woman like you will undoubtedly

to this night as well as she had planned to confess to Jethro when she returned from abroad. Hence, she decided to

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

my makeup look? Is it too light?” Ruka examined herself in the mirror of Rita’s car. Before

you don’t wear any makeup. Honestly, you should have

He hasn’t forgotten about his ex-girlfriend.”

dancer girl has been clutching at him. She’s afraid of being alone, so she clung to Jethro. Don’t worry, though.

stating, “Okay, then! I hope

nearly time. Let’s go!” Rita then drove

maintained a good and loving relationship despite the odds. They were all gathered here tonight to

Ruka!

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

will take

the outside as the waiter opened the door for them. Emerging from the entrance was Jethro, who

a drink in her hand, Ruka froze

his ex-girlfriend? Did they rekindle

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

smiled as she scanned

the people in the room. For instance, she was aware of the people who had a

Jethro go against his

his eyes were gentle and drawn, indicating that he

Justin, tried to reignite the party by diverting the subject. “Why are you late? We’ve been

his girlfriend while his girlfriend was displaying affection in front

for her third glass of wine when Jethro and Momo

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 it back to yourself. Given her virtue,

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

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 and

Let’s go!” Ruka

extremely upset at that time, she did not whine about it. She simply

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

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

Scarlet’s number. “Aunt Scarlet, I will

Is there

require her assistance

and call me if anything goes wrong,”

problem, but she was in a foul mood at the time. She desired

vent. She had been

in the Vice

greeted as he reached out to answer

not off work yet?”

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

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

should head back and rest early,” he

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

other men. Don’t waste your time with

do you have with her? Do you have feelings for

between us, so don’t involve her,”

the more intrigued I

not interested in

a deep breath and checked his watch. It was already 9.30PM and

a call

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

my best to take some time out for them,” Ren replied before casually asking,

the night at

“Is it a male or

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 at the other end of

couch after 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

hand, Ruka was already drunk on the table when she heard her phone ringing.

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

table again and

to answer the phone for

Ruka next to you?” A magnetic and charming male voice came from the end of the phone and Ren recognized right away that it was

was stunned. What a charming young uncle he is! He has

Beautiful and captivating.

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

asked in a low

a cocktail

I’ll meet you there,”

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

“Please send me the

refuse Ruka’s uncle, so she could only reply, “Okay. Wait a second. I’ll send you the

call, she texted the address from Ruka’s phone and patted her on the back. “Ruka, wake up

at your place.” Ruka licked her red lips, clearly inebriated and in a different

him!” Rita exclaimed helplessly. “By the way, why do you have an uncle? Isn’t your mother

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

you over to him? He isn’t a

“I can’t reveal who he is…

Ruka home if he

vehicle came to a complete halt right

of the passenger’s seat car door opening could be heard as

said to the man who stepped out of the

very drunk. On the way here, he had been thinking about the reason why she had gotten drunk. Did she have a hard time at her

in the bar created a very sentimental environment. The spotlights trailed slowly along the

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

she was the first to notice when two tall men in suits walked in. Their demeanor reminded her of

figure appeared. Despite his suit, the dim light

at their table,

lighting, but she could sense his powerful aura and vaguely make out his outline. However, when the

was asleep or

Ren before, but she was sure that he was not a celebrity… He… He

to keep her friend safe, not to

her home safely,” Ren stated honestly in a low and

has arrived. Get up, ” Rita called out, though her heart

to face the man beside her. “Why are

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

a few seconds before recalling where she had seen him. “You are the vice presi—” she exclaimed

slightly as he

covered her mouth with her hand, but she was screaming inside. Ahhhhhh! Ruka’s uncle is the vice president! Oh my God! I can’t believe I had the pleasure of

get so drunk?” Ren asked as he

her feelings to a guy she had been secretly in love with for the past three years and she ended

girl’s porcelain-white skin. He leaned down to slide his arms under hers and

as soon as he took her into his arms. She leaned her little head into the crook of his

should head home as well,”

in haste. “Sure, I’ll leave

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

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,

car. Her lustrous, soft and thick dark hair flowed freely into his arms. He continued to hold her firmly by the waist as she leaned against

in his arms and he could smell 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.

eyes slightly as she seemed to have regained her

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