Rebirth Into My Second Chance

When I dashed back to the auction hall, I bumped into Max, who was just coming out of the VIP box.

"What's the rush?" He frowned slightly, glancing past me to where Kate was slowing down her pace after spotting Max.

I subtly hid the black credit card behind my back, not wanting Max to see.

After all, it was a childish act, but inexplicably amusing. Teasing Kate always seemed to lighten my mood.

"Claire, who's this?"

Kate approached, maintaining her sophisticated demeanor, though her gaze lingered on Max. In my previous life, I remembered she had a thing for good-looking guys.

She once said she liked Claude because there was no man more attractive, but she hadn't met Max in that life.

This time, when she saw Max, the longing in her gaze said everything.

Compared to Claude, Max exuded a mature and dignified air, as if reaching heights Claude could never dream of.

"Ah, he's my mentor," I blurted out, instinctively shielding Max from her view. Knowing Kate's ruthless nature and her lack of scruples, I was still in the dark about who backed her.

but he ignored her, turning to me instead. "Didn't find anything to your liking at the auction

my head. "I was only

that crown for my wedding headpiece. No

pretending to be distressed. "If you like

expression, Max actually smirked. I felt uneasy,

it away. Be at the hospital early tomorrow; there's a surgery you can

away without giving Kate

staying for the

sides? Your teacher seems first-rate. Why compete with me for Claude? You know he only sees you as

I looked away, scoffing.

"Just for fun."

Bu

you to suffer, to feel every bit of pain I endured in my past life. "I'll

chose a seat away from them, watching the auction unfold. Claude

The final auction began.

bid for this crown is 60

MOUMS

final piece is no small fry,