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

cooing, "It won't be a big deal, just a 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

how differently

I had begged

was the mastermind behind the trap that got Richard

to land more big clients so you can achieve your goals sooner." Claude responded, "Go ahead and plan

part for me. Claude agreeing was one thing, but what were his goals? It seemed I never

for good fortune, a gift from my mom to yours. And look, I also picked out an embroidered dress, custom-made a month in advance for Gabrielle's

the air. If I didn't know any better, I'd think he could see

go to the family estate and check on my

to check on the pregnancy? What was the point? The baby was

Hilton, the youngest brother in

He's elusive and unpredictable

seen, and