Claimed by My First Love’s Brother Novel

Chapter65 I tightened my grip on the hand by my side , composed myself , and silently got off the car . " Ah ! " However , as soon as my feet touched the ground , my knee , in excruciating pain , couldn't bear the weight , and I clumsily fell to the ground . Reynaldo looked down at me , his handsome face devoid of any expression in the dim light . He must have thought that I was pretending to be pitiful . I gritted my teeth and struggled to stand up .

He didn't say anything and turned around to walk towards the front hall . I endured the pain in my knee and limped behind him . His figure was tall and broad , but it also exuded a chilling hostility that kept people at a distance of a thousand miles . I always kept a distance of one meter from him , not daring to get close . nor daring to drift too far away . The banquet had not yet officially begun , and the guests were temporarily gathered in the foyer .

Once Reynaldo and I passed by , someone sneered , " Oh , look at Reynaldo , he's become successful and thinks he's different . Now he wants all of us to wait for him . The speaker was a glamorous lady dressed in a very elegant manner . Winston tugged at her and said . " Mom , don't say that . Big brother must have been delayed by something . " I understood in my heart that she was Reynaldo's stepmother , and she indeed seemed difficult to get along with .

No wonder Reynaldo had such a difficult childhood . The noblewoman hummed . " Of course , what could be more important than his grandmother's birthday banquet ? It's surprising that the old lady still favors him in every way . " " Alright , alright , you just say a few words less . " spoke a middle - aged man , presumably the head of the Humphrey family . He shouted at Winston . " Go and fetch Grandma , and inform everyone that the banquet has officially begun .

" " No need , I'll go call Grandma . " Reynaldo suddenly spoke up . Reynaldo's father , Ronan , glanced at him displeasedly , indicating that even though he had become successful . Ronan still didn't like him . And from the expressions of the other members of the Humphrey family , it can also be seen that they had previously disliked Reynaldo . At this moment , they did not kick Reynaldo while he was down for being late , probably fearing his current influence .

I had heard earlier that the Humphrey family was still enjoying the fruits of their ancestors ' estate . By Ronan's generation , the family's economy gradually deteriorated . That is also why , at that time , my family looked down on the Humphrey family . Now Reynaldo has become successful , and everyone knows him in the business world . The Humphrey family probably had quite a few people trying to curry favor with him ..

Just then , someone immediately rushed towards him with a pleasing smile and said . " Reynaldo , your grandmother is resting upstairs . You should go and check on her quickly . " " Hold on . " The lady interrupted instantly , snorting at Reynaldo . " You arrived so late ; your grandmother is almost getting sick with anger . You going to see her now , aren't you afraid of actually making her sick ? It's better to let us , the Hudsons , go up and call her .

" Reynaldo glanced at Winston with a light laugh and said , " Him ? Are you sure it's him that Grandma wants to see now , and not me ? " The lady's face turned angry : " You … " " Never mind , Mom . Big brother is right . Grandma indeed likes him the most and the person she wants to see the most is also him . " After Winston finished speaking , he looked at Reynaldo and said . " Grandma is upstairs , you should go up .

" With that , his gaze fell on me again , and he smiled gently at me , saying , " Ralda , you're here too . " Reynaldo glanced back at me , with a cold sneer . I hung my head , pursed my lips , and remained silent . After Winston greeted me , it seemed that the members of the Humphrey family only then noticed my presence . In an instant , various unpleasant taunts came al me . " Oh , isn't this the high and mighty Ms. Duffy ?

" " Yeah , didn't she threaten to never set foot in the Humphrey family for the rest of her life ? " " Hey , I heard their family hit rock bottom . She shamelessly came over tonight , could it be that she wants to gain some benefits ? " " Didn't you see that she came with Reynaldo ? It's obvious that she must have begged Reynaldo to bring her along . " " Tsk tsk tsk . she has her day too . Wait and see , we will make her suffer later .

" The voices of distant relatives were filled with mockery and venom . I hung my head and listened silently . My task tonight was to let them insult me as they pleased , until Reynaldo was satisfied . " Don't all of you speak like this about Esmeralda . "