The thought of this caused a flicker of concern in Ren’s eyes. Harold’s words had added new weight to his shoulders. He had no intention of running for re election as vice president in the upcoming election. Still, Harold seemed determined to make it happen. Harold and Charlotte had reached the golden years of their lives.
They would be incapable of coping with shocking news such as Ren’s sudden withdrawal from the upcoming election. Likewise, he had to take this into consideration. Nonetheless, he muttered tiredly, “Hopefully that day will come sooner rather than later.”
The four black SUVS in front joined the convoy as it began to leave the gates. The entire fleet appeared intimidating as it sped through the night.
Sophie concluded that it was empowering to ride in the backseat of a car that was part of a convoy. The mere thought of all the luxuries she could enjoy if she married the vice president made her heart skip a beat, and she could not wait to make her dream come true.
Meanwhile, Ruka and her parents said their goodbyes to Levi and the others at the restaurant. Claire snapped furiously. after they were out of earshot, “What are you doing, Ruka?”
“Mom, do I need to remind you that you. tried to set me up with someone without my permission?” Ruka teased and grinned as she shed her unreasonable. demeanor from the restaurant.
Claire was enraged at her daughter. “You embarrassed us in front of those people! Did you notice how furious Levi’s parents were while you bossed Levi around all night?”
“Don’t be upset, Mom. What makes you think I won’t be able to find a good husband while I’m still young? Besides, I want to marry someone I genuinely love, not out of desperation,” Ruka coaxed Claire by looping her arm.
Claire gaped at Ruka, and her eyes were wide with disbelief. “Are you in a relationship? Who is it? Why haven’t we met him yet?”
Robert was equally perplexed as he cast at curious glance at Ruka. Ruka nodded with a flushed face and confessed, “Yes, I’m in love with someone.”
So this is why she behaves the way she does back at the restaurant. Claire’s exasperation grew along with her realization. “You could inform us sooner. Tell me more. I’m curious about him and his family background. Is he good-looking as well?”
Ruka pursed her lips. She was uncertain how to respond to her mother’s questions, but when she did, she sounded. firm. “He is a successful man who is way out of my league.”
“Then, what does he do for a living?” Claire pressed impatiently.
However, Ruka merely shook her head in response. “I will inform you once it is official. We’ve just started seeing each other.”
“In that case, you’d better make sure he’s trustworthy. I don’t want you to bring home a hooligan,” Claire forewarned her daughter
Ruka sent Ren a text message as soon as she arrived home that night. ‘What are you doing?
She did not expect him to reply so soon. but he did, and her heart skipped a beat. He texted. I just got home. You?”
Me, too. Guess what? My parents actually arranged a date for me today! She lay on her bed as she anticipated his possible response.
Ruka was startled by Ren’s call and nearly dropped her phone. She had just put him through when she heard his deep and alluring voice ask, “What happened?”
“I have annoyed his parents and got an earful from my parents,’ she said quietly with a hand over her mouth.
