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.

with Max, but he ignored her, turning

head. "I was

for my wedding headpiece. No

nodded, pretending to be distressed. "If you like it, I won't compete with you for

smirked. I felt uneasy,

yours, no one can take it away. Be at

away without giving Kate

for

Why compete with me for Claude? You know he only sees you as a

I looked away, scoffing.

"Just for fun."

Bu

in my past life. "I'll make Claude

seat away from them, watching the auction unfold. Claude glanced back at me; I waved. He frowned but didn't

The final auction began.

for this crown

MOUMS

crowd buzzed. "This final piece is