Claimed by My First Love's Brother (by Evergreen) novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16 Going to the Gala

I looked up, surprised, and right into Reynaldo’s cold eyes.

My heart tightened. “Uh… What’s up now?” I asked carefully.

Reynaldo squinted his sharp eyes and leaned in. “I get the vibe that you’re kinda into this gala. You didn’t actually sign up, did you?”

“N–No…” I shook my head, sounding sure.

He let out a cold hum. “Good. That’s not a place for you.”

I was totally confused.

It was just a dance gala. Why couldn’t I go?

But I didn’t dare ask anymore right then.

After Reynaldo warned me, he got another call.

It was probably from his crush.

He walked over to the window while he answered, and his voice was soft

and sweet.

I watched him, and I couldn’t help feeling a little jealous.

He had never talked to me like that.

I didn’t want to listen to him being all lovey–dovey with his crush, so I went to the bathroom.

From there, I could faintly hear Reynaldo telling his crush that he had got a business trip to Steelville tomorrow.

So there was no way he was gonna make it to that gala tomorrow.

Thinking about it, I finally felt at ease.

I figured that after Reynaldo talked to his crush, he’d go right over to see her.

But when I came out of the bathroom, he was still in the room.

He was leaning against the window, smoking, and staring off into the distance with a faraway look in his eyes, like he was thinking about something serious.

I didn’t want to interrupt him, so I tiptoed over to the bed.

“Come here!”

Reynaldo’s voice, cool and steady, stopped me in my tracks.

I paused, then turned around and walked over to him, doing what he said.

When I got close, he reached out, wrapped his arm around my waist, and pulled me into a hug.

The smell of tobacco was in the air.

I looked at him.

I don’t know if it was my imagination, but I thought I saw a little bit of sadness in his eyes.

For a moment, he seemed like the old, quiet, and gentle Reynaldo again.

He looked at me without saying anything.

His eyes were focused and deep, almost like he was feeling something strong.

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If I didn’t know he had a thing for his crush, I’d almost think he liked me.

After I got myself together, I grinned at him and asked, “What’s the matter? Did you have a fight with your crush?”

Reynaldo frowned, and the gloomy look in his eyes disappeared right away. His gaze turned sharp and intense.

He snorted, “I wouldn’t fight with her, no way.”

“Oh,” I replied casually, but I felt a bit off inside.

Winston was right. Reynaldo’s crush was special to him.

“I’m heading to Steelville on a business trip first thing tomorrow,” he said out of the blue.

I nodded and asked, just to be polite, “How long are you gonna be gone?”

“How long do you want me to be there?” he shot back, staring at me with those deep eyes.

My heart started pounding uncontrollably.

I looked away and smiled, “You should stay as long as you need. You gotta finish your work before you come back, right?”

He let out a sudden, cold laugh. “You seem like you’d be happy if I stayed longer, like you’d love it if I never came back, right?”

“Of course not!”

See, he got suspicious again.

Reynaldo pushed me away with a cold shrug. “Pack up. You’re coming with me to Steelville tomorrow morning.”

Chapter 16 Going to

“What?”

I was caught off guard and quickly refused, “I… I don’t wanna go.”

“What?” Reynaldo gave me a sideways look, his eyes cold and a little intimidating

I stammered, “Steelville is so far away. I… I haven’t been feeling great lately. I shouldn’t be traveling.

I let out a sigh of relief.

He straightened up and walked outside. As he passed me, he glanced at me and said in a cool tone, “While I’m gone, you’d better behave yourself and not do anything to make me angry.”

I figured it couldn’t hurt to try to butter him up, so I brought the soup over with a big smile.

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