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.
