Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 197

Max was the definition of cool under pressure, never rattled no matter how stormy things got.

But me? I was a wreck, especially since Richard had become unrecognizable and terrifying.

"Richard, I can't go with you." I'd never confess to him that I had been reborn or that in my past life, he had ordered a hit on me. Wasn't he the real enemy?

Yet, Richard had ensnared me with love, blinding me to the truth. A shiver ran down my spine.

"Are you afraid of me? Claire, I've looked after you since we were kids. Was all my affection a lie? What kind of poison has Max been feeding you, making you hide behind him instead of coming to me?" Richard's frail frame belied the intensity of his presence. His sunken cheeks and hollow eyes made him look almost vampiric.

I said, "Richard, I'll listen to your explanation one last time."

"There's nothing to explain. My lawyer will handle it. Today, you only have to choose. Max or me?" Richard was forcing my hand.

what do you think?" I shot back with a

present, especially Max, whose calm demeanor gave

family is an elite dynasty. They'll never acknowledge the child. Only by overturning the old guards' views can

of Richard's mouth. And it clicked why he always

to destroy Max, using

said, but Max seemed to disagree, taking my hand and looking at me with

deal with you. Don't

can watch how I'll topple the Hilton

a sigh of relief. But Max quickly led me to his car, strapping me in before

are we

eagerly, "Is what Richard said true?

Eaton had given me. We had had sex just two days ago. It was impossible

from

lied to Richard. I'm not pregnant. I've taken the pills Eaton gave me. And we