Chapter296 Johnathan put away his phone and smiled at me , saying , " You must have heard of me before , being idle and cynical , right ? " I pursed my lips . Indeed . After my father had a love child , he began to see me as a thorn in his side , always wishing I would just leave the house . My mother used to drag me and cry every day , scolding me for being useless . She said she had raised me for nothing . After scolding me , she would beg me to stand up for myself .
" But she wanted to compete with a fallen person , how difficult it is , right ? " Johnathan smiled at me , still wearing that rogue - like look , but his eyes were tinged with sadness and self - mockery . Later , Reynaldo found me and asked me to join him in business . I used to think of myself as a nobody , so I tried with a skeptical attitude , but unexpectedly , I succeeded . You know , my dad is asking me to go back now , but I'm not going back .
I nodded and smiled at him , saying , " You're great . " " No , no , no … " Johnathan shook his head , " It was Reynaldo who was amazing . Everyone used to say that Reynaldo was just a pretty face , but mediocre , they just didn't see Reynaldo's decisive and wise side . " 0.00 % Chapter 226 " Just say Winston , where can he compare with Reynaldo ? I don't know how you fell for that kid in the first place . " Johnathan , at this point , looked at me with great disdain .
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I was about to say something when suddenly footsteps were heard at the door . I quickly got up and saw that Reynaldo and Kimberly had walked in one after the other . I felt a slight relief in my heart , thinking it was Matthew . Our eyes unexpectedly met with Reynaldo's gaze . My heart skipped a beat , and I quickly averted my gaze . The man's face was still icy cold , and the chill in his eyes had not diminished . I pursed my lips , feeling quite annoyed in my heart .
If this goes on , when I get back to Freybourne , my days won't be any better . " Ms. Duffy … " Just then , Kimberly suddenly came over and warmly took my hand . I pulled my hand out in disgust and sat on the side of Johnathan . I was annoyed when I saw that woman , so I decided to sit farther avoid her causing trouble later . away to Kimberly's smile froze for a moment , and she said to me with a hint of grievance , " Ms. Duffy , do you dislike me?
I thought we could sit together and take care of each other later . " 34.62 % Chapter 290 I pursed my lips and said expressionlessly , " There's no need for consideration . I can't even take care of myself , let alone take care of Ms. Palmer . " " Let Mr. Humphrey sit beside you , he is the best at taking care of someone as fragile as you . " As soon as I finished speaking , Reynaldo gave me a cold glance . I lowered my eyes and pretended not to see .
" Reynaldo … " Kimberly started crying again , " It seems like Ms. Duffy still looks down on me … " I snorted coldly , " What do I care if I look up to you ? As long as that client looks up to you , isn't that enough ! " " Esmeralda ! " As soon as these words were spoken , Reynaldo warned me with a low growl . I smirked and looked at Johnathan mockingly , " Do you still dare to say that Reynaldo likes me ?
" Johnathan touched his nose , then gazed at his eyes , and observed his nose , without saying a word . Kimberly was still sobbing , " I know , I shouldn't have come to this dinner party with my poor health , but the client insisted on my presence . I can't ruin Reynaldo's big deal . " 60218
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