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

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

but she resembled a petal that stood out among a sea of flowers. Slowly

with him in the

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

I came to

Husson someone you can covet?” Theodore

to do is imagine

man like him falls for us?” Michelle

would be here

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

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

did you

I appreciate your concern,’ Ruka replied after she detached from the

luck and

she felt as if she had been injected with

her office. The seven interns were

current work was simply more clerical in order to reflect

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

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

girls

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

you have a problem with that?” Ruka responded in a neither humble or arrogant manner as

two girls catered to Inara in some ways, but

to outperform us on

concerned

Ruka’s phone buzzed with an incoming message prompt and she discovered it was a text sent by her

tonight. He wants

when she realized she would be meeting Jethro tonight. ‘Okay, I’ll look for you as soon as I get off work,’

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

became extremely hot. I’m not ready! But… It’s been three years since I had a crush on him, isn’t it time for me to fight for my own happiness? I’m not exactly the youngest

think I should, Rit?’ Ruka

had a crush on someone for so long.

for a moment before declaring boldly to her friend,

A beautiful woman like you will undoubtedly succeed if you take

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

Rita. Since they

Is it too light?” Ruka examined herself in the

it will go well even if you don’t wear any makeup. Honestly, you should have confessed

about his ex-girlfriend.”

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

took a deep breath before stating, “Okay, then! I hope that he’ll reciprocate my

time. Let’s go!” Rita then drove to

arrived before them. Though the couple was doing long-distance, they maintained a good and loving relationship despite the

Ruka! It’s been a

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

Our wedding will

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

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

with his ex-girlfriend? Did they rekindle their

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

everyone!” Momo smiled as

For instance, she was aware of the

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

were gentle and drawn, indicating that he had

party by diverting the subject. “Why are

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

when Jethro and Momo finally left

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

sob. Her eyes welled up with tears as she uttered, “N-No,

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 enjoy

right. Let’s go!”

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

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

girl!” Rita, sensing her

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

Is there something

require her assistance with

and call me if anything goes wrong,”

in a foul mood at the time.

juice as her mission for the evening was to allow Ruka vent. She had been on her journey of falling in

landline in the Vice President’s office

greeted as he reached out to

you not off work yet?”

leaving in a moment. Is there anything I can help you with?” he inquired, his brow

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

should head back and rest early,”

men are interested in me, but

other men. Don’t waste your

Ruka? What kind of relationship do you have with her? Do

us, so don’t involve her,”

it, the more intrigued I become. You seem to

only talk about work, Victoria. I’m not interested in discussing

checked his watch. It was already 9.30PM

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

and Dad tomorrow. They’re going on and

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

spend the night at her

narrowed slightly. “Is it a male

didn’t 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 at the other end of the

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

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

and retrieved the phone from Ruka’s bag to check the caller ID.

onto the table again and closed

Rita had to answer

voice came from the end of the phone

was stunned. What a charming young uncle he

Beautiful and captivating.

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

asked in a

at a cocktail

and I’ll meet you there,” Ren instructed with

house. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of

her assurance. “Please send me the

she could only reply, “Okay. Wait a second. I’ll send

patted her on the back. “Ruka, wake

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

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

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

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

“I can’t reveal who he is… He won’t allow me to mention

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 black sedan, escorted by three black off-road vehicles, was driving toward a

vehicle came to a complete halt right in front of

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

to the man who stepped

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

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

for someone’s

was the first to notice when two tall men in suits walked in. Their demeanor reminded her of private bodyguards in a Hollywood

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

staring at their table, he approached them with steady steps. At this point, Rita’s heart was

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

lying on the table, unsure if she was asleep or drunk. “Hello,

had the impression that she had seen Ren before, but she was sure that he was not a celebrity… He…

Ruka’s 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 be wronged for the

promise I’ll get her home safely,” Ren stated honestly in a low and distinct

” Rita called out,

and turned to face the man beside her. “Why

Ren leaned closer

Rita locked her gaze on Ren’s face for a few seconds before recalling where she had

eyes narrowed slightly as he made a shush gesture toward

Ahhhhhh! Ruka’s uncle is the vice president! Oh my God! I can’t believe

so drunk?” Ren asked as he turned to

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

slide his arms under hers and take

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

as

haste. “Sure, I’ll

so she grabbed her bag and trailed after them. She watched as a drunk Ruka was cradled like a child and carried

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 also had

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

to look at the drunk girl 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. At that moment, he could see her upturned little face and dainty, rosy lips as he lowered his eyes. She’s such a

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

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