Chapter 37: Reminiscence: Looming Anxiety

Alexander Kilmer. The eldest son of Bernard Kilmer. And also, Rue's half brother…

Not once did I meet him but judging from the rumors circulating that man, he was truly a respectable one in the business field. As Kilmer's eldest and heir, he was said to be so brilliant in everyone's eyes, that my dear Rue was completely overshadowed by his achievements.

The eldest…truly…I remembered what Rupert said before.

"I wasn't really born as a Kilmer, Lia. In fact, I only became one when I was ten, when my mother declared my true identity to my father, leaving him no choice but to accept me in his house."

"The moment I entered the house, what greeted me first was neither the beautiful landscaping nor the fancy details of the gigantic mansion. Normally, as a kid who knew nothing but common life, it was supposed to be eye-catching. But no. Rather, the one who greeted me was a kid, just a few years older than me. Despite looking so angelic and innocent, his eyes were full of disgust and scorn, as h