Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Claude slammed the phone down, his frustration palpable as he tried to reach me again, only to find my phone still off.

He stared at a photograph he had pushed aside on his nightstand, his brows furrowed in concern. "Claire, don't you dare die out there. If anyone's going to be the death of you, it's going to be me." I floated in mid-air, chuckling awkwardly.

What terrible thing had I done to him that he'd rather see me dead by his hands?

Then came a knock at the door. "Claude, I've picked out a few gifts for Gabrielle. Can you help me decide which one she'd like?"

My body was unfound, and there was Kate, eagerly positioning herself, acting like the lady of the house at every turn.

"Just pick something," Claude said dismissively, barely glancing at the gifts Kate had prepared before shutting the door he had just opened.

Kate followed him, a touch of sadness in her voice as she said, "I've invited some prominent figures to Gabrielle's birthday dinner tonight."

Hearing this, Claude abruptly stopped. I expected him to lash out at Kate. But he didn't. The anger in his eyes fizzled out when he met Kate's pleading gaze.

big fusses," he said, calming

small gathering, a little mingling. That's all. You know how these elites are, always looking for a way to connect with you, especially when they've got lawsuits hanging over their

struck me how differently Claude

I had begged him

fees, which I couldn't afford. Later, I discovered he was the mastermind behind

sensing Claude's hesitation, Kate added, "I'm only trying to pave the way for you to land more big clients

me. Claude agreeing was one thing, but what were his goals? It seemed I never really knew him, or

pendants, saying, "These stand for good fortune, a gift from my mom to yours. And look, I also picked out an embroidered dress, custom-made a month

babbled on, but Claude's gaze was on me, floating in the air. If I didn't know any better,

and check on my mom. I need to stop

to check on the pregnancy? What was the

the youngest brother in

He's elusive and unpredictable

and known