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.

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? Did I

leaned in and climbed into the car. At last, he was able to openly stare at the youthful and beautiful figure behind the tinted car

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

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

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

big reason I came

daydreaming. Is Mr. Husson someone

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

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

all, what girl would be here if she was not confident in

of marrying Mr.

Ruka received a notification on her phone, which piqued her interest. As she saw the

you find your first day of

your concern,’ Ruka replied after she detached from

right. Good luck

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

respond further and Ruka returned to her office. The

work was simply more clerical in order to

hand when she heard Inara and the other

that my mother is a member and I demand to purchase that bag even if it doesn’t fit me. Can you guess what the staff said?” Inara yelled about her shopping experience at the

other girls

Are you trying to take advantage when we relax while you catch up with your work?” Inara

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

but only Ruka did

be able to outperform us on your own,” Inara

as they too were concerned about being

an incoming message prompt and she discovered it was a text sent by

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

meeting Jethro

don’t you confess tonight, Ruka? There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. The longer you drag this out, the more I’m concerned about you,’

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

think I should,

I’ve never met anyone who has had a crush on someone for so long. Many people confess to

declaring boldly to her friend, ‘Okay,

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

take 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 Jethro when she returned from abroad. Hence, she decided to summon the courage to give it a

Since they only met up at

my makeup look? Is it too light?” Ruka examined herself in the mirror of Rita’s car. Before she could confess, her face was

it will go well even if you don’t wear any

forgotten about his ex-girlfriend.” Ruka exhaled

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 who truly loves him,

stating, “Okay, then! I hope that

Rita then drove to a nearby

couple had arrived before them. 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 reminisce about the old

and Ruka!

and Bethanie! I’ve even prepared your wedding gift! All I need

wedding will take place

the door for them. Emerging from the entrance was Jethro, who came hand-in-hand with an elegant

in her hand, Ruka froze mid-air, nearly

holding hands with his ex-girlfriend?

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

Momo smiled as she scanned

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

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

gentle and drawn, indicating that he had never forgotten

diverting the subject. “Why

while his girlfriend was displaying

was reaching for her third glass of wine when Jethro and Momo finally left for

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, Momo will eventually cheat

her choking sob. Her eyes welled up with tears as she uttered,

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

Let’s go!”

at that time, she did not whine about it. She simply wanted to find a place where she could be alone for

asked, “If I

get drunk, girl!” Rita, sensing her sadness, assured her that

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

up? Is there something

her

call me if anything goes wrong,”

Ruka ordered two bottles of beer. 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

allow Ruka vent. She had been on her

The landline in the Vice President’s office

Ren greeted as he

are you not off work yet?”

in a moment. Is there anything I

always alone. I can accompany you if you don’t mind.” Her tone was

thank you. You should head back and rest early,” he

me, Ren? Am I not good enough for you? Many men are interested in me, but I only want you.” Her painful voice was tinged

can try accepting other men. Don’t waste your time

you have with her? Do

between us, so

away from it, the more

I’m not interested in discussing

deep breath and checked his watch. It was

a call from his sister. “Hey, Scarlet,” he uttered upon

tomorrow.

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

the

narrowed slightly. “Is it a

Even if it was a male classmate, she’s out of our control at her age.

Scarlet, rubbing the area between his brows with one hand while holding the phone in the other.

she heard her phone ringing. Keeping her spirits

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

plopped onto the table again and

had to answer the

to you?” A magnetic and charming male voice came from the end of the

stunned. What a charming young uncle he is!

Beautiful and captivating.

Hello, Ruka’s uncle. I’m her classmate. She’s currently too drunk to answer

she?” he asked in

at a cocktail

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

at my house. Don’t worry, I’ll

he insisted on coming despite her assurance. “Please send

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

patted her on the back. “Ruka, wake

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

I’m powerless to stop him!” Rita exclaimed helplessly. “By the way, why do you have an uncle? Isn’t

while giggling. “I have an uncle, who is very… very handsome! Well, he is not

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

head and pursed her red lips. “I can’t reveal who he is… He won’t allow

seemed like she needed to 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

vehicle came to a complete halt right in front of the

could be heard

Miss Singed!” the bodyguard said to the man who stepped

personally pick her up as Ruka was most likely 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

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

seated somewhere facing the main entrance. Since she was waiting for

suits walked in. Their demeanor reminded her of private bodyguards in a Hollywood blockbuster. However, she was not sure why

after, a tall figure appeared. Despite his suit, the dim light could

at their table, he approached them with steady steps.

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

table, unsure if she was asleep or drunk. “Hello, I’m Ruka’s uncle. I’m

she had seen Ren before, but she was sure that he was

figure out who he was in order to keep her friend safe, not

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

Get up, ” Rita called out, though her

her eyes open and turned to face the

home,” Ren leaned closer

hand, Rita locked her gaze on Ren’s face for a few seconds before recalling where she had seen him. “You are the

narrowed slightly as he made a shush gesture

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

get so drunk?” Ren asked as he turned

lie in 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 finding out that he had gotten back together with

to slide his arms under hers and take her into his embrace. Subsequently, he swept her off her feet and

her arms around his neck as soon as he took her into his arms. She leaned her little head into the

as well,” Ren reminded

in haste. “Sure, I’ll

a drunk Ruka was cradled like a child

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

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

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

asleep, opened her eyes slightly as she seemed to have regained

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