Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 190

I had no clue when he'd make his move. I was out in the open, and he was lurking in the shadows.

"Max, could I borrow two bodyguards from you?" I asked, trying to sound casual.

He frowned slightly at my request. "Sure, but are two enough?"

I nodded. "Yeah, enough. Having too many would draw more attention, feeling like I'm some celebrity with an entourage."

The thought of two bodyguards escorting me to school was enough to imagine the buzz it would create. With bodyguards by my side, becoming the talk of the school would make it harder for any attacker to make a move unnoticed. "Let's add a few more in secret to keep an eye on you," Max said with a slight smirk, not asking but telling me his decision.

I couldn't argue. More eyes meant more safety.

"How about staying with the Hiltons for a bit? We've got top-notch security," Max suggested as we slipped into a hidden diner for lunch.

I shook my head, replying, "I'd rather not risk getting targeted by one of your family's estranged members." I threw in the mention of estranged members to gauge his reaction. His eyes shifted slightly.

must have its fair share

hummed in response, not

bit my lip. Alan brought Max back from abroad when Max

"Max, I'm sorry. I forgot you're one of

shook his head. "I'm not. If we're talking legitimacy, my mother officially married into the Hilton family. She was Princess of

lady of the Hilton family was a

standing could become leverage or a threat in the eyes of the older

end up like Mrs. Hart

can handle it," Max said earnestly, locking eyes with

shook my head. "No need. You don't understand what it's like at the

in a

child from Haven of Hope Orphanage?" I kept

heard he had died from an illness before I returned. I

for those at the

illegitimate child returned to the Hilton family, only to be deemed unworthy by the elders due to his mother's lower status and then conveniently disposed

but why did he target women from Haven of Hope