Claimed by My First Love’s Brother Novel

Chapter 20 Run Away From a Pervert Before I could speak , someone called out to my brother from the other end of the line . Quentin quickly said , " Ralda , I'll call you back , okay ? I've got something to take care of right now … " The call ended . I was going to ask if he could come pick me up , but those words never made it out . I slowly wrapped my arms around myself , staring into the pitch - black night . For the first time , I felt the desolation of being truly homeless .

I sat down on the steps in a daze , not knowing where else to go . Should I try Vonnie ? But she wasn't in Freybourne now . She messaged me this morning saying she was going to the countryside to visit her mother and wouldn't be back for a few days . The night wind was chilly , but my heart felt even colder . It was already this late , and my brother was still busy , probably trying to scrape together 1.05 million dollars for my dad's gambling debt .

Meanwhile , after all I'd gone through today , I'd achieved nothing . Just thinking about the 500 thousand dollars that slipped right through my fingers made me want to cry . I hugged my knees as sorrow welled up in my chest . Chapter 20 Run Away From a Pervert Suddenly , behind me , a strange laugh rang out . My scalp went numb . I jerked my head around and saw a man staring straight at me . His face was slightly flushed , probably because he'd been drinking .

He didn't come any closer , just leaning against the elevator entrance and smiling at me . The way he looked at me and the way he smiled were kind of weird and creepy . It was like he had a mental problem or something . Who knows how long he had been watching me like that ? A chill ran down my spine . I quickly stood up and walked away . After some distance , I pulled out my phone and planned to call a cab to a nearby hotel . But then , I noticed another shadow on the ground .

I turned around , and that creepy guy had followed me . Fear flooded me . I took off toward the main road . He chased after me , calling out , " Hey , chick ! " His laughter sent shivers down my spine . This was a high - end residential area , quiet and secluded . All around , it was pitch dark . There was not a single person in sight . Not even a car . My only chance was to make it to the main road . Chapter 20 fun Away from a Pervert There were always cars passing through there .

In the middle of running , I fumbled with my phone , trying to call my parents for help . However , just as I opened the contact list , the phone was out of battery . and went dead . My heart sank . What should I do now ? The main road was still a long way off . That pervert ran fast , almost catching up with me . Should I hide ? Frantically , I looked around . There were several alleys between the buildings . The pervert was getting closer and closer .

I gritted my teeth and darted into the alley on the left . In the end , it split into two more paths . I ran like hell and turned right . Then , I kept weaving through twists and turns until even I had no idea where I'd ended up . I had no clue whether I'd ditched him . But I was too tired to continue running . Leaning against a wall , I gasped for breath . Chapter 10 Run Away From a After a while , I straightened up and tried to take in my surroundings .

Not far away was a tall building , lit up brightly . Through the glow , I vaguely saw the words " Malgrave Hotel " . If I could just get there , I'd be safe . I was about to walk out of the alley and head toward the hotel when at human shadow suddenly appeared at the entrance of the alley . Fear flooded me , and I instinctively covered my mouth . It was a dead - end . If that man came in , there'd be nowhere to run . I pressed myself flat against the wall , silently praying he hadn't seen me .

The alley was deathly quiet . My whole body was tense with fear . Under the moonlight , the shadow crept forward like a ghost . He had come in ! I nearly screamed . I clamped both hands over my mouth , trembling uncontrollably . Still , he had spotted me . Step by step , he approached . The sound of his footsteps pounded on my nerves like a hammer . As he got closer and closer , I couldn't take it anymore . I screamed and ran toward the exit of the alley .

Just as I passed him , he reached out with a long arm and yanked me back . A wave of terror exploded in my head . I struggled desperately , screaming , " Let me go ! Let me go ! " Chapter 20 Run Away From a Pervert But in the very next second , he slammed me hard against the wall . His strength was overwhelming . My back hit the wall , and my whole body trembled from the pain . But I didn't have time to feel the pain . I kept struggling , screaming frantically .

Then , above my head came a cold chuckle , " Now you're scared ? You should've thought about this before running around at night . " That familiar voice pierced straight through me like music from heaven . I froze , unable to process what had just happened . He crushed his lips onto mine , the kiss harsh , punishing , furious .

His hands roamed my body , and fingers hooked around the strap of my top as he growled , " Out here dressed like this in the middle of the night … How much do you want some creep to get ideas ? " It was him . It was Reynaldo . Only he could say such cruel things to me in that tone . The fear that had gripped me just moments ago dissolved , and with it went all my strength . My legs gave out , and I collapsed toward the ground .

He caught me by the waist and snorted , " Weren't you just running like hell ? What's with the jelly legs now ? " I didn't answer . Not because I didn't want to , but because I physically couldn't . Chapter 20 Run Away From a Pervert He slipped an arm under my knees and lifted me up . As we walked out of the alley , the moonlight lit up his face . I finally saw him clearly . His brows were tightly knit , his cold face filled with rage . Staring at him , I started to sob for no reason .

He glanced down at me , scoffing as if trying to suppress some deep - seated . fury . But shouldn't I be the one who was angry ? If he hadn't voted for Amelia , I wouldn't have lost that 500 thousand dollars and gotten upset . Then I wouldn't have come to my parents ' or encountered that pervert . Just thinking about that 500 thousand dollars I'd lost made my chest ache . Reynaldo shoved me roughly into the car . Soon , the car sped off .

I sat there blankly , staring ahead with tears streaming down my cheeks uncontrollably . He drove fast . Before long , we were home . He threw me onto the bed . Before I could even move , he was already on top of me . His eyes were filled with fury and aggression . But thinking about those 500 thousand dollars , I no longer felt afraid of him , only full of resentment . Chapter 20 Pun Away From a Pervert I pushed hard against his chest . " Get off me !

" He sneered coldly , " When you were scared out of your mind in that alley , why didn't you tell me to get off ? " I stayed silent . He narrowed his eyes , a lustful heat burning within them . His gaze roamed over me from head to toe . felt uncomfortable , instinctively tugging down my miniskirt . He scoffed , " Didn't you wear this for men to see ? Why are you covering it now ? " My heart clenched sharply . He used to be so gentle and submissive .

I never imagined he'd say something so mean to me one day . I turned my face away , biting my lip , holding back the urge to cry . But he grabbed my chin and forced me to look at him .