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.

turning to me instead. "Didn't find anything

shook my head. "I was only focused on the final

I wanted that crown for my wedding

nodded, pretending to be distressed. "If you like it,

expression, Max actually smirked. I felt uneasy, as if he saw

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

without giving Kate another

for the

Floyd, planning to play both sides? Your teacher seems first-rate. Why compete with me

I looked away, scoffing.

"Just for fun."

Bu

feel every bit of pain I endured in my past life. "I'll make Claude see your

away from them, watching the auction unfold. Claude glanced back at me; I waved. He frowned but

The final auction began.

this crown

MOUMS

"This final piece is no small fry, starting at