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?
