Rebirth Into My Second Chance

"Look, we can't go after Kate right now." Claude eased his grip, seeing my defensive stance, and said in a calm, almost soothing voice.

I laughed bitterly. "So, you're the bad guy in all this, aren't you? You always knew Kate was hurting me, didn't you?"

Living through this life for the second time, I finally saw Claude for who he truly was. For his business empire, he would go to any lengths.

'What am I even searching for in this life?' I wanted to uncover who was pulling Kate's strings, but even that person couldn't be as cruel as my husband, knowing fully well I was in harm's way and doing nothing to save me.

I offered, "Claude, give me my parents' ashes. Let's cut all ties. My family will have nothing to do with you from here on out!"

The only thing I wanted from the Hart family was my parents' ashes, to give them a proper resting place.

"No can do," Claude shot back firmly.

I looked at him. "Are you afraid of the backlash? Don't worry. I won't let anyone know how heartless and insane you've been."

Without another word, Claude grabbed my throat and pinned me against the wall. "I want the empire, and I want you."

His desperation was palpable as he suddenly tore at my clothes and bit my neck. "Who were you with that night at the hotel, huh?"

was cold, threatening. I

him away was futile. He was relentless. "Claire, I didn't want to resort to this, but

"Claude, you're disgusting.

be engaged to Kate, and

grand plans. And I was just an object to be possessed. "No..." I struggled, but

holding me tighter. "Still want your parents'

parents wouldn't want me

in death. They'd rather forsake their ashes than me hurt.grabbed a

Whet

fueled by a

break free and

you

feeling as if lead was poured

and I desperately wanted to know. But the only ones who knew

was the Hilton family." Claude suddenly

and he leaned back in

saving me in the car crash. But I lost my father in the

truth I'd been seeking for two lifetimes