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 cold

words shocked everyone present, especially Max, whose calm demeanor

an elite dynasty. They'll never acknowledge the child.

why he always insisted I was mentally ill, wanting to send me to a therapist, even

Max, using me as the weapon. Without me, Max was

I said, but Max seemed to disagree, taking my hand

will deal with you. Don't get

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

finally breathed a sigh of relief. But Max quickly led me to

asked confusedly, "Why are we going

said true? Whose child are you

birth control pills Eaton had given me. We

from suspicion of

I've taken the pills Eaton gave me. And we just had sex