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 brings you

What's your reason for being

threw the question back

my brother, brought me to pick

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

was unlike the reserved Max I knew

thanks in

gestured towards his

But he dodged, and the champagne ended up on the coat Claude had given

"Got it wet?"

tossed it aside, draping his

air conditioning might be too cold. Don't catch a

the tail of his shirt, tucked away, out of

chance to

back. My brother

his eyes narrowing slightly as if he was

I

Was she really

strained my ears, but there was

wanted to ask Max directly, but what if

was

had just handled Carl and his

of tonight is worth the

did they know