Rebirth Into My Second Chance

I never had a change of heart about Claude, despite the few favors he did for me.

I actually found it quite laughable. Claude was always like that, indecisive, wavering between me and Kate, trying to have it all. It was sickening.

"Don't just wander upstairs; the VIP suites are reserved for the elites of Crestview Metropolis. You don't want to bump into someone important." Claude nodded toward the upstairs lounges, emphasizing the high status of the people who spent time there. Even Claude, when he glanced in that direction, seemed to be yearning for something more.

Was he aiming to replace one of those elite families?

Sure, Claude was a top-notch lawyer, but compared to the families ruling Crestview Metropolis, he was barely in the same league.

Though his uncle was Max, that connection was, at best, peripheral.

"Claudy, aiming for a spot among the elite?"

He didn't respond, just offered a faint smile.

I couldn't help but peer at the large windows of the upstairs lounge, where a figure stood that looked remarkably like Max.

Why would Max be here, in such an exclusive area?

Could Max be a part of the Hilton family? Or perhaps he held some nobler title, not just an ordinary doctor.

There was a moment when I wondered if the shirt he always wore bore the initials MH.

Using the pretense of grabbing a champagne, I made my way to the lounge where Max was. I caught him just as he was stepping out. He didn't panic or try to hide anything.

"Need something?" He looked at me, composed as ever, as if he'd expected me to seek him out.

Hilton, what

you? What's your reason

threw the question back at

brother, brought me to pick out my

gifts? As your mentor, should I not select one for

the reserved Max I knew to

thanks in

gestured towards his lounge.

spilling champagne on his suit. But he dodged, and the champagne ended up on the

"Got it wet?"

coat and tossed it aside, draping his own jacket

air conditioning might be too cold. Don't catch

thanking him, I found myself fixated on the tail of his shirt,

would have to find another chance to see his shirt when

get back.

slightly as

I headed downstairs, I

Was she really in

my ears, but there was

wanted to ask Max directly, but

lip, I was determined to find out

encountered the staff who had just handled Carl and his

of tonight

they know me?