WhatsApp The thought of this caused a flicker of concern in Renâs eyes. Haroldâs 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 Renâs sudden withdrawal from the upcoming election. Likewise, he had to take this into consideration. Nonetheless, he muttered tiredly, âHopefully that day will come sooner rather than later.â
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, âWhat are you doing, Ruka?â
âMom, do | need to remind you that you. tried to set me up with someone without my permission?â Ruka teased and grinned as she shed her unreasonable. demeanor from the restaurant.
Claire was enraged at her daughter. âYou embarrassed us in front of those people! Did you notice how furious Leviâs parents were while you bossed Levi around all night?â
âDonât be upset, Mom. What makes you think | won't be able to find a good husband while Iâm still young? Besides, | want to marry someone | genuinely love, not out of desperation,â Ruka coaxed Claire by looping her arm.
Claire gaped at Ruka, and her eyes were wide with disbelief. âAre you in a relationship? Who is it? Why haven't we met him yet?â
Robert was equally perplexed as he cast at curious glance at Ruka. Ruka nodded with a flushed face and confessed, âYes, Iâm in love with someone.â
So this is why she behaves the way she does back at the restaurant. Claireâs exasperation grew along with her realization. âYou could inform us sooner. Tell me more. Iâm curious about him and his family background. Is he good-looking as well?â
Ruka pursed her lips. She was uncertain how to respond to her motherâs questions, but when she did, she sounded. firm. âHe is a successful man who is way out of my league.â
âThen, what does he do for a living?â Claire pressed impatiently.
However, Ruka merely shook her head in response. âI will inform you once it is official. We've just started seeing each other.â
âIn that case, youâd better make sure heâs trustworthy. | donât want you to bring home a hooligan,â Claire forewarned her daughter Ruka sent Ren a text message as soon as she arrived home that night. âWhat are you doing?
She did not expect him to reply so soon. but he did, and her heart skipped a beat. He texted. | just got home. You?â
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 Renâs call and nearly dropped her phone. She had just put him through when she heard his deep and alluring voice ask, âWhat happened?â
â| have annoyed his parents and got an earful from my parents,â she said quietly with a hand over her mouth.