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.

I shot back with a

words shocked everyone present, especially Max, whose calm demeanor gave way to tension.

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

always insisted I was mentally ill, wanting to send me to

He wanted to destroy Max, using me as the weapon. Without

Max seemed to disagree, taking my hand

with you. Don't get too

and Max can watch how I'll topple the Hilton family." With a cold snort, Richard turned and

led me to his car, strapping me

"Why are we going

"Is what Richard said true?

the birth control pills Eaton had given me. We

from

not pregnant. I've taken the pills Eaton gave me. And we just had sex two days ago. How could I